Jun 02 Coalition talks start in South Africa after no party won a majority in final election results By Mogomotsi Magome, Gerald Imray, Associated Press President Cyril Ramaphosa immediately called in a speech for parties to overcome their differences and find “common ground” to form the first national coalition government in the country's young democracy. Continue reading
May 29 South Africans vote in what could be their most important election since apartheid ended By Gerald Imray, Mogomotsi Magome, Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years. It's a vote that could put their young democracy into unknown territory. Continue reading
May 15 South Africa braces for what may be a major election. Here is a guide to the main players By Gerald Imray, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jun 16 African leaders visit Kyiv, push for peace between Ukraine and Russia By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The delegation, which is set to travel to St. Petersburg later Friday, is also working to ensure food and fertilizer deliveries to their continent. Continue reading
Mar 20 Protesters in South Africa call on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press South African police on Monday monitored protests by the country’s leftist Economic Freedom Fighters party, which is demanding the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Continue reading
Dec 15 South Africa’s president in fight for political future over game ranch scandal By Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press The president of South Africa is fighting for his political future in a dramatic reversal of fortunes for an anti-apartheid icon once admired for tackling the problems of Africa's most developed economy. Continue reading
Dec 04 South Africa’s president awaits party decision on his political future amid farm scandal By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's future hangs in the balance as he faces calls from within the ANC and from opposition parties to step down from his position amid a scandal involving the president's animal farm. Continue reading
Sep 16 Biden praises South Africa as a vital voice despite neutral stance on Russia By Mogomotsi Magome, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden is praising South Africa as a vital voice on the global stage as he hosts President Cyril Ramaphosa for talks that are expected to touch on the two nations' differences on Russia's war in Ukraine and more. Continue reading
Dec 12 South African president tests positive for COVID, mildly ill By Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press Last week, Ramaphosa visited four West African countries. He and all members of his delegation were tested for COVID-19 in each of the countries during the trip. Some in the delegation tested positive in Nigeria and returned directly to South… Continue reading
Sep 23 WATCH: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers remarks on COVID-19 vaccine inequality across Africa By Pia Sarkar, Associated Press The inequity of COVID-19 vaccine distribution is coming into sharper focus as many of the African countries whose populations have little to no access to the life-saving shots stepped to the podium to speak at the U.N.’s annual meeting of… Continue reading