South Africa 2024: Everything has changed, but nothing is different
The long-ruling ANC lost its majority, but voters seem to want more of the same.
Parties promise unity, but many South Africans may sit out election
An expert discusses racial politics, the potential for election violence, and youth political engagement ahead of May 29 elections.
2024: The election that could redefine South Africa’s politics
Everything you need to know about the May 29 elections, including recent changes to South Africa’s electoral system.
Tunisia’s draft constitution solidifies one-man rule
Will Tunisia still be a democracy if the president controls the courts and legislature?
Archbishop Tutu’s radical commitment to humanity led him to criticize parties, people and institutions
The beloved anti-apartheid activist demanded that the African National Congress also meet the standards of ‘ubuntu’
Why South Africans are protesting the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma
Zuma’s brand of populism centered on providing opportunities for poor rural residents, but it was clouded by controversy
South Africa’s Zulu nation is riveted by a royal succession drama. It’s about more than who takes the throne.
Here’s why millions of rural residents risk losing their customary land rights.