Why there may be a silver lining to Ali Bongo's power grab in Gabon: Gabonese President, Ali Bongo Ondimba, wants to be president for life Thorston Wagner/EPADespite Gabon’s vast oil wealth a third of its citizens live on $ 1.25 a day or less. In fact, the country is best known for having had one of the longest serving leaders in modern times outside of a monarch. And now, … [Read more...] about Why there may be a silver lining to Ali Bongo’s power grab in Gabon | The Conversation
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ANC power struggle shows that South Africa is not exceptional (after all) | The Conversation
ANC power struggle shows that South Africa is not exceptional (after all): Nelson Mandela and his successor Thabo Mbeki presided over the halcyon days of South Africa's new democracy. South Africa is in the grip of political uncertainty. That President Jacob Zuma will go before the official end of his tenure after national elections next year is inevitable. But when, how, … [Read more...] about ANC power struggle shows that South Africa is not exceptional (after all) | The Conversation
SA News: Zuma clings to power as ANC calls meeting of leadership body
Zuma clings to power as ANC calls meeting of leadership body: The latest developments have increased speculation in South Africa that the ANC is on the verge of forcing an end to Mr Zuma’s troubled presidency. Aside from presiding over South Africa’s recent economic decline, Mr Zuma is accused of helping the ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Clash outside ANC … [Read more...] about SA News: Zuma clings to power as ANC calls meeting of leadership body
Five facts that prove South Africa’s nuclear power plan should die | The Conversation
Five facts that prove South Africa's nuclear power plan should die: South Africa's Jacob Zuma and Russia's Vladimir Putin meeting in 2015. Should South Africa be relying on Russia for nuclear energy? Reuters/Ivan SekretarevUnder the presidency of Jacob Zuma, South Africa has been trying to implement a massive new nuclear programme. The initiative stood against a growing … [Read more...] about Five facts that prove South Africa’s nuclear power plan should die | The Conversation
SA News: ANC’s President Cyril Ramaphosa strikes out on the path to power
ANC’s President Cyril Ramaphosa strikes out on the path to power: (DAVOS) The man likely to be the next president of South Africa took a few significant steps on the path to power in the snows of Davos, Switzerland. He spent a few hours on a charm offensive at a dinner in Davos with some of the biggest names in ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews India's Virat Kohli … [Read more...] about SA News: ANC’s President Cyril Ramaphosa strikes out on the path to power
