Disarray among South Africa’s opposition working to the advantage of unity government
Exit of Economic Freedom Fighters members to Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto Wesizwe eroding alliance and its effectiveness
Mozambique anti-government demonstrators clash with security forces over disputed election results
International and local election observers say national polls last month were not free and fair and were rigged in favour of Frelimo party, in power since 1975
South Africa’s national unity government at odds over war in Ukraine
Tensions between coalition’s two largest members compounded by starkly different view on the conflict
Ruling party candidate for Mozambique’s presidential election officially declared the winner
Mozambique’s opposition parties and international observers allege vote-rigging in the election
Africa fights for influence on international governance
South Africa is seen by many as well placed to argue the case of the developing world’s desire for greater representation on the international stage
Cordial coalition finding its feet in South Africa
The African National Congress and Democratic Alliance are getting along nicely in government - but there are tests to come
Russian mercenaries more active in Africa since death of Wagner group leader
The last three months of 2023 in Africa were a particularly violent time for the Wagner fighters, says US-based conflict-monitoring group
ANC expels former South African president Jacob Zuma for breaching constitution
Action taken ‘for prejudicing the integrity or repute of the organisation’ by collaborating with newly formed uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s critics denounce new multi-party cabinet
Make-up of expanded cabinet shows the ANC has abandoned its role as a liberation movement in Africa, says opposition
Cyril Ramaphosa elected president of South Africa for second term
ANC to form coalition with pro-business Democratic Alliance
ANC’s invitation to parties for talks on national unity government gets mixed response
Ramaphosa announces ANC has decided on a broad alliance rather than coalition with one of the bigger parties
Zuma’s party threatens to block formation of new government in South Africa
MK spokesman claims election was undermined by voting irregularities
Cyril Ramaphosa calls on parties to work together to form government as ANC loses majority
South Africa’s former liberation movement must form coalition with a larger opposition party or group of smaller ones to stay in power
South Africa heads for coalition as ANC loses support
Biggest surprise is how well the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has done at the ANC’s expense
Early election results suggest ANC will need to form coalition to stay in power in South Africa
Support for party looks set to fall to lowest level since end of apartheid