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South Africa President admits 'We were overwhelmed'

President Ramaphosa visits the city of Durban after a week of protests and looting

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted security forces had been overwhelmed by the riots that rocked KwaZulu-Natal and Durban; Ethiopia Media Agency suspends one of the most followed media outlets in the country; Kenyan farmers convert khat crops into sunflower to contrast the fall in trade of the stimulant plant.

(Photo: President Cyril Ramaphosa visit to the Kwamashu Bridge City in Durban. Credit: RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

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