Zimbabwe’s main opposition MDC party has appointed an acting president following the death of its leader Morgan Tsvangirai, who passed away last night after a long illness.

Nelson Chamisa, the party's former deputy, was nominated as interim president as hundreds of party supporters gathered outside the headquarters today to grieve and celebrate Mr Tsvangirai's life.

Renowned Zimbabwe opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai has reportedly died in a South African hospital. The former Prime Minister, 65 died from colon cancer. The Vice President of Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), Elias Mudzuri who announced his death on Wednesday evening, said "he died this evening. The family communicated this to me"

Five people have been killed following an accident involving a cement truck and the Democratic Republic of Congo's presidential motorcade.

The three soldiers and two civilians died as President Joseph Kabila was returning to the capital, Kinshasa.

Another 11 people were injured, a presidential spokesman confirmed to news agency AFP.

Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn has resigned unexpectedly, saying he hoped to end years of unrest and political upheaval.

In a televised address, he said his resignation was "vital in the bid to carry out reforms that would lead to sustainable peace and democracy".

Mr Hailemariam, who has led the country since 2012, also stepped down as chairman of the ruling coalition.

South Africa's embattled President, Jacob Zuma on Wednesday night resigned his position with immediate effect, BBC reports. Former President Zuma during a state broadcast said although he was resigning his position, he disagreed with his party, African National Congress (ANC). According to him;

South Africa's embattled President Jacob Zuma says he has done nothing wrong and sees no reason to stand down.

Mr Zuma spoke after the ruling African National Congress (ANC) gave him an ultimatum to resign by the end of the day or face a parliamentary vote of no confidence on Thursday.

The 75-year-old has come under increasing pressure to resign amid numerous allegations of corruption.