Ramaphosa elected South Africa’s president
(VOVWORLD) - Cyril Ramaphosa was elected as South Africa’s president in a parliamentary vote on Thursday, following the resignation of President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday night.
 South Africa's new President Cyril Ramaphosa (Photo: VNA)
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Ramaphosa, 65, the leader of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party since December and former vice-president of South Africa, was the only candidate nominated during a session of the Parliament. Mr. Zuma resigned after intense pressure from his own party.