From Our Own Correspondent - Losing Its Sparkle

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What next for the ANC as its chuckling, charismatic and divisive leader Jacob Zuma departs? Kate Adie introduces correspondents' stories and insights from around the world.

In South Africa, Andrew Harding looks back on President Zuma's time at the top of his party and his country.
Joanna Robertson soaks up the seasonal spirit in Rome amid complaints about corruption, mafia collusion, a mangy municipal Christmas tree and a Christmas market with no stalls.
Tim Hartley reports from Hong Kong as Beijing tries to blow the final whistle on protesting football fans who dare to disrespect the national anthem.
Alexa Dvorson explores why all is not well in Bhutan, land of Gross National Happiness.
And at an art gallery in Budapest, Nick Thorpe is reminded of both the censorship imposed by Hungary's former Communist rulers and the paradoxical freedoms granted to its people.

Published on Saturday, 16th December 2017.

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