South Africa
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What next for South Africa?
Today's Big Question Turbulent coalition talks 'could decide between two very different directions' for the country
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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South Africa's ANC on track to lose majority
Speed Read The African National Congress may fall short of a majority for the first time in 30 years
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What's at stake in South Africa's election?
Today's Big Question High poverty and crime undermine ANC rule, hopes for democracy
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Will South Africa turn its back on the ANC?
Podcast Plus, the government's new emergency preparedness campaign, and why the internet is disappearing
By The Week Staff Published
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7 magnificent hotels to visit before the summer crowds descend
The Week Recommends Have beach time in the Dominican Republic or a spa day in Saint-Tropez
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Flower power: the best places to see blooms this spring and summer
The Week Recommends Celebrate nature's bounty at flower fields and festivals around the world
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Growing turmoil in resource-rich Democratic Republic of Congo
Under the Radar South African troops help army battle rebel groups in the world's leading cobalt producing country
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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International Court of Justice orders Israel to 'take all measures' to prevent genocide
Talking Point Crucially, the United Nations' highest judicial body did not call for a full cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Israel faces genocide charges. Will they stick?
Today's Big Question The war in Gaza has killed thousands of civilians. Judges will decide if that's a war crime.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Will South Africa's genocide case against Israel stop war in Gaza?
Today's Big Question The claim is 'tightly argued' but ICJ's rulings are often ignored
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The week's good news: Dec. 7, 2023
Feature It wasn't all bad!
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Can the ANC win South Africa's pivotal 2024 election?
Under the radar Governing party on course to lose majority for first time since end of apartheid as 'economic chaos trumps nostalgia'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Evergreening: Big Pharma's big con
The Explainer Practice of extending patents stifles competition and can increase the cost of vital drugs to those most in need
By The Week Staff Published
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Putin skips South Africa summit: will anyone arrest Russian president?
Today's Big Question Moscow has threatened war on any country that upholds international arrest warrant over war crimes in Ukraine
By Harriet Marsden Last updated
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