South Africa

  • Jun 5, 2019
  • 2 min read

South Africa economic woes show Ramaphosa challenge

Poor economic data and mixed messaging from ANC officials show the multiple crises facing the re-elected president

South Africa
  • Jun 3, 2019
  • 7 min read

South Africa's Ramaphosa will stress reform momentum

The re-elected president has selected his new administration without the far-reaching revamp many wanted

South Africa
  • May 31, 2019
  • 2 min read

Murder will add tension to Rwanda-South Africa ties

The murder of a dissident Rwandan exile evokes a difficult history between the two nations

Rwanda
  • May 30, 2019
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South Africa's new cabinet will find strong backing

The president announced his new executive yesterday

South Africa
  • May 23, 2019
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South Africa’s ANC will hail ruling party cleanup

Several tainted ANC figures have stepped aside as the new parliament takes shape

South Africa
  • May 22, 2019
  • 2 min read

Chang extradition will temper Mozambique scandal fears

The South African authorities have decided to extradite Mozambique's former finance minister back home

Mozambique
  • May 13, 2019
  • 8 min read

South Africa's Ramaphosa faces reform hurdles

The soon to be re-elected president has substantial goodwill, but will need to move fast to placate investors and voters

South Africa
  • May 9, 2019
  • 2 min read

ANC vote decline may dampen South Africa reform hopes

Early estimates indicate a reduced majority for the ruling ANC; whether the party retains Gauteng province is less clear

South Africa