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Hundreds of Zulu mourners gather to pay their respects at the funeral King Goodwill Zwelithini, monarch of South Africa's largest ethnic group. Zwelithini was the longest-serving monarch in Zulu history, reigning for half a century through years of apartheid and democratic transition. He died early on Friday, aged 72, after weeks of treatment for a diabetes-related illness. IMAGES
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and former president Jacob Zuma arrive for the memorial of Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, the late leader of South Africa's largest ethnic group, at the royal palace ahead of his burial. IMAGES
The World Food Programme's (WFP) Assistant Executive Director, Valerie Guarnieri, speaking from Rome during a UN briefing says that "27 million people have been affected by the El Nino-induced drought" in South Africa adding that almost four million children are suffering from "acute malnutrition". SOUNDBITE
Britain's King Charles III and the Queen Consort, Camilla, ride down the Mall with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace. The president's visit is King Charles' first state visit of his reign. IMAGES
Mourners arrive at the funeral of South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died on Boxing Day at the age of 90. South Africa's President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the country's former president Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki and Tutu's widow, Leah, are among the attendees at his funeral. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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