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South Africa faces uncertain post-election future

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SOUTH AFRICA

A national coalition government may therefore be necessary, although whether this will be between the ANC and several smaller parties, or whether the ANC will need to forge an…

South Africa mining slump hurts ANC election campaign

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SOUTH AFRICA

The timing is disastrous for the ruling ANC party, which faces elections in May with its support already crumbling, in part due to its poor performance on economic issues. Major…

Voter data presages key battles in South Africa poll

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SOUTH AFRICA

Consequently, voter registration is anticipated to close on February 23, when the election date is expected to be formally proclaimed. Already, registration data suggests several…

Prospects for Southern Africa in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for Southern Africa in 2019.

South African lockdown easing should reduce hardship

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SOUTH AFRICA

The re-opening comes despite an infection rate that is expected to peak only later this year.

South Africa’s challenges may overwhelm new cabinet

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SOUTH AFRICA

The need for extensive negotiations within the party and with its alliance partners, Ramaphosa’s risk averse character and a shallow talent pool meant the reshuffle got stretched…

South Africa's Ramaphosa faces reform hurdles

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SOUTH AFRICA

Under President Cyril Ramaphosa, the ANC improved on its historic low of 53.91% in the 2016 local elections but fell short of its 62.15% tally in 2014's general elections…

South African lockdown easing will only do so much

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SOUTH AFRICA

President Cyril Ramaphosa, who had been under escalating pressure from business and organised labour to reopen the economy fully, justified the relaxation by citing reductions in…

African regional trends will shape democracy’s success

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AFRICA

African democratic trends.

Lesotho’s political crisis may complicate reform plans

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LESOTHO

The investigation and related revelations have ratcheted up pressure on the prime minister, triggering a political crisis in the small, strife-torn nation. This has worsened…