Poor west African nation struggles with surge in use of toxic ‘kush’
Pro-market Democratic Alliance takes six ministerial posts in unity government after fraught negotiations
Power-sharing agreement is a minor miracle, but divisions are deep
South African president and pro-business party’s John Steenhuisen seek to resolve dispute over cabinet posts
Rights groups allege that at least 23 people were killed after parliament was stormed
Assault that killed more than 100 soldiers and regime tensions exacerbate dire security situation
President addresses nation after five killed and dozens injured when police opened fire on anti-tax demonstrators
Formation of cabinet is delayed as ANC dismisses Democratic Alliance’s ‘outrageous’ demands
Ramaphosa coalition heralded by some as new dawn for the country
Rand and equities rise after African National Congress seals power-sharing agreement with Democratic Alliance
The battle for Khartoum has parallels with Mogadishu’s bloody descent in the 1990s
Power-sharing arrangement quells investors’ fears of a coalition with radical left parties
The country is poised to have a multi-party coalition administration led by Cyril Ramaphosa
Karim Khan particularly concerned by ‘ethnically motivated’ attacks on civilian populations in Darfur region
Facing a Friday deadline to create a new coalition government, President Cyril Ramaphosa is trying to prevent economic chaos while avoiding new splits in the ANC
Despite losing his parliamentary majority, the president is determined to keep calm and carry on
West African bloc urged to focus on economy and avoid meddling in member states’ domestic affairs
Leaders of EFF and MK pour cold water on proposal for coalition that includes centrist DA
President Cyril Ramaphosa says preliminary talks have been held with several smaller parties
Party has been locked in talks with rivals after losing its 30-year parliamentary majority in shock election result
The party may ultimately be doomed — but it could yet stave off disaster for the country
President thought to be seeking a deal with centrist DA but others want a pact with Jacob Zuma’s MK
Ruling party insists it will not be ‘bullied’ into removing President Cyril Ramaphosa despite poor result
The ANC’s coalition choices will determine the country’s future
Party which has governed since first post-apartheid election slumps to 40 per cent in the polls
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