South Africa
Prospects for South Africa in 2025
After a landmark election, a new unity government faces the task of turning South Africa's prospects around
South AfricaBRICS unlikely to offer Russia extra support
The annual BRICS summit held in Russia last week delivered few meaningful initiatives
RussiaSouth Africa’s opposition dynamics will evolve further
A new populist opposition bloc has emerged but faces some internal disarray
South AfricaSouth Africa may struggle to meet renewables targets
The government has promised more renewables but recent improvements in energy supply have mainly come via coal and gas
South AfricaANC dominance poses risks to South Africa government
The new government appears more reform-minded but sees the ANC retain control of most key ministries
South AfricaSouth Africa’s ANC bets on a fragile centrist pact
A new 'government of national unity' brings together historical rivals but excludes the main populist opposition parties
South AfricaSouth Africa's ANC faces difficult coalition choices
Although the ruling African National Congress won the May 29 election, it has lost its historic 30-year majority
South AfricaSouth Africa faces uncertain post-election future
The 2024 polls look likely to be the most consequential elections since the advent of democracy in 1994
South AfricaSouth Africa may oppose world’s largest mining deal
Australian mining giant BHP would likely sell off mines in Southern Africa if it absorbed Anglo American
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