CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa named a new Cabinet late Sunday night after his African National Congress, the former main opposition party, and nine other parties agreed on the makeup of a coalition government following weeks of haggling. Ramaphosa’s party retained the largest share of ministerial positions as he […]
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South African president says Parliament will open July 18 amid discord in the new coalition
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Friday that Parliament will open for its next term on July 18 as he remains locked in negotiations with other parties to form a Cabinet well before then amid rifts in the new governing coalition. The talks to seal the final details of […]
South African researchers test use of nuclear technology to curb rhino poaching
MOKOPANE, South Africa (AP) — Researchers in South Africa have injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of a research project aimed at reducing poaching. The idea is that radiation detectors already in place at national borders would detect the horns and help authorities arrest poachers and traffickers. The research, which […]
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West African defense chiefs propose a $2.6 billion security plan that analysts say might not work
FILE – The defense chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries excluding Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad, Guinea and Niger, pose for a group photo during their extraordinary meeting in Accra, Ghana, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. Defense chiefs of West Africa on Thursday, June 27, 2024, proposed a $2.6 billion plan to […]
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Kenyan president’s humbling shows power of African youth
The events that led William Ruto to abandon his budget might in time be seen as a milestone moment – not only for Kenya’s president but also for the power of youth on the world’s youngest continent. Through the potency of protest, organised largely organically, a movement initiated by young people on social media has […]
ANC Leaders Meet to Discuss Appointment of South African Cabinet
(Bloomberg) — Leaders of the African National Congress met to finalize South Africa’s new cabinet, people familiar with the matter said, as investors anxiously await the appointment of ministers almost a month after elections failed to produce an outright winner. Most Read from Bloomberg Top leaders of the party met on Wednesday morning in the […]
Radisson accelerates African expansion with seven new hotels
Radisson Hotel Group is expanding in Africa and has announced seven new hotels offering more than 1,200 rooms. The strategic move solidifies its position as the leading hotel operator on the continent, bringing its portfolio close to 100 hotels in operation and development. The expansion keeps the company on track to achieve its ambitious goal […]
Impeached South African judge becomes MP for Zuma’s party
A former judge in South Africa, who was impeached for misconduct four months ago, has been sworn in as an MP for ex-President Jacob Zuma‘s party. John Hlophe was among the 58 uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) MPs sworn in as the party ended its boycott of the parliament formed after the 29 May elections. MK, which […]
South African Political Parties Nearing Accord on Cabinet Posts
(Bloomberg) — South Africa’s two biggest political parties are nearing agreement on the number of ministers each party would have in their efforts to form a broad coalition government with other smaller parties, people familiar with the matter said. Most Read from Bloomberg The African National Congress, which lost its majority for the first time […]
South African Parties Complete Formation of Coalition Government
(Bloomberg) — Ten South African political parties agreed to form a ruling alliance, completing the first phase of creating a so-called government of national unity. Most Read from Bloomberg The Al Jama-ah party on Saturday joined nine others to create an administration that will run the country for the next five years. The government excludes […]