South Africa, ANC
South Africa's president signs major health bill just before election
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law on Wednesday a bill that aims to provide universal health coverage, hailing it as a major step towards a more just society two weeks before an election that is expected to be fiercely competitive.
South Africa braces for what may be a milestone election. Here is a guide to the main players
After 30 years of dominating South African politics, the ruling African National Congress will face its toughest election this month as most opinion polls predict it will lose its parliamentary majority for the first time.
South Africa’s ANC Seen Avoiding Populist Partners Post Election
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress is likely to win 44.8% of the vote in this month’s national election and will be loath to invite populist rivals into a governing coalition, according to research group Krutham.
What are key issues in South Africa 2024 election?
South Africans will vote in a national election on May 29 with an unprecedented sense of uncertainty about the outcome, as polls suggest the African National Congress will lose its majority after 30 years in power.
Power struggle: Energy in focus in South Africa’s pivotal election
A poll from last May found that 24% of voters who had previously backed the ANC planned to take their votes elsewhere if power cuts are not resolved. Ben Payton reports.
South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Rafah offensive at World Court
South Africa will ask the top U.N. court on Thursday to order a halt to the Rafah offensive as part of its case in The Hague ...
GOP senators blast Biden admin moves in Africa as Russia looks to fill vacuum
Senior GOP senators are voicing concern over President Biden's Africa policy. This follows Niger and Chad telling U.S. troops ...
A new South Africa health law aims at deep inequality, but critics say they’ll challenge it
South Africa's president has signed into law a bill that aims to overhaul the healthcare system to address deep inequality, ...
AFC to Raise Almost $1 Billion for Africa Infrastructure Plans
Africa Finance Corp. is looking to raise almost $1 billion in the first half of 2024 to support industries and resilience ...
Why the ‘ultimate world cruise’ had to add more stops in Africa
The world's longest cruise, billed as the "ultimate world cruise", was criticised for overlooking Africa in its original ...
Death toll up to 32 in South Africa building collapse but rescue efforts boosted by 1 more survivor
Rescue teams in South Africa are searching for any survivors still trapped under rubble a week after an apartment building ...
US Ex-Im Bank Audit Finds Lack of Growth Strategy in Africa
The US Export-Import Bank has lacked a clear strategy for growth in Africa as trade the lender is meant to support has waned ...
South Africa's Ramaphosa Denies Pause in Power Cuts Is Linked to Election
Rolling power cuts imposed by state utility Eskom reached record levels in 2023 and continued in the first quarter of this ...
The ranking: Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2024
List of 125 includes many businesses that have overcome the Covid pandemic and the continent’s economic problems ...
Qatar Airways to invest in an airline in southern Africa, CEO says
Qatar Airways will soon announce an investment in an airline in southern Africa, its CEO said on Wednesday, part of the Gulf ...