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Boris Johnson resigns as leader of Britain's Conservative party, paving the way for the selection of a new prime minister after dozens of ministers quit his scandal hit-government. "It is painful not to be able to see through so many ideas and projects myself" he says outside Downing Street during a resignation statement. SOUNDBITE
Former London mayor Boris Johnson wins the Conservative Party leadership contest, defeating Jeremy Hunt by 92,153 votes to 46,656 votes. SOUNDBITE from Co-Chair of the 1922 Committee, Cheryl Gillan
Former prime minister Boris Johnson apologises to families of Covid victims, as he began giving evidence at a UK public inquiry into his government's handling of the pandemic. "I am deeply sorry for the pain and the loss and the suffering of those victims and their families," he says at the start of two days in the witness box. Johnson, who has faced a barrage of criticism from his former aides for his indecisiveness and a lack of scientific understanding during the pandemic, is expected to admit that he "unquestionably made mistakes" during two days at the inquiry London. SOUNDBITE
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson welcomes the Prime Minister of Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region Masrour Barzani to Downing Street. IMAGES
Britsh Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street for Westminster, as police launch an investigation into parties at Number 10 during the Covid-19 lockdown. 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.