Times Jumbo 1318 Cryptic

[asj49]

56ac. After this, someone must be brought in before play can resume (6,5)
E?E?N?/O?N?S
Exeunt something or other?
Also, 4d Reduction of material to form a lump (4)
C?O?
Clod?
All help much appreciated.

[Lie-in King]

56a Exeunt omnes
4d Clot(h)

[sedge47]

56a exeunt omnes
4d clot[h]

[cashier]

56 Exeunt omnes

[asj49]

That's great. Many thanks folks. Now I can race around Asda and we will eat this week.

[cashier]

Can I ask for help parsing please?

53 African city getting no thanks in backing rule (5)
R?I?N The answer is reign, but apart fron an anagram of Niger can't see why. I know reign means rule.

[Neveracrossword]

Tangier, African city, without the Ta, thanks?

[cashier]

Thanks neveracrossword, just didn't think of that. Feel more a numpty than usual.