Africa's attempts to abandon practice of presidents for life suffer another setback: Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara attends a ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of the country's independence from France on August 7. SIA KAMBOU/AFP via Getty ImagesIvorian president Alassane Ouattara (78) has finally confirmed he’ll seek a third term in office in October. … [Read more...] about Africa’s attempts to abandon practice of presidents for life suffer another setback | The Conversation
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SA News: Why voters will not totally abandon the ANC
Why voters will not totally abandon the ANC: However, in coming years, the probability is high that South Africa will experience even higher levels of popular protest and class tensions than is happening at the moment. Present indications ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Caribbean pre-tournament trial gives South Africa the edge: South Africa's best showing was in … [Read more...] about SA News: Why voters will not totally abandon the ANC
Southern Africa’s liberation movements: can they abandon old bad habits? | The Conversation
Southern Africa's liberation movements: can they abandon old bad habits?: Both South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Zimbabwean counterpart Emmerson Mnangagwa need to reform their parties. GCISUntil recently, southern Africa’s political and economic outlook seemed to be moving in a promising direction. The highlights were provided by Zimbabwe and South Africa with the … [Read more...] about Southern Africa’s liberation movements: can they abandon old bad habits? | The Conversation
ANC take heed: even big brands die if they abandon their founding values | The Conversation
ANC take heed: even big brands die if they abandon their founding values: ANC supporters cheer during their party's final election rally in Soweto, May 4, 2014. Reuters/Mike HutchingsIn 1994 the idea that the African National Congress (ANC) might lose power in South Africa was unthinkable. Now, with elections approaching in 2019, the party is on the ropes. It’s a classic … [Read more...] about ANC take heed: even big brands die if they abandon their founding values | The Conversation
