South Africa Faces Uncertainty as ANC Loses Majority
TL;DR
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for unity and cooperation among political parties after the African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority for the first time in 30 years, securing only 40.2% of the vote. The ANC now needs to form a coalition to govern effectively, with potential partners including the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). Despite the poor election results, ANC officials support Ramaphosa and are committed to forming a stable government.
- South Africa's Ramaphosa calls for unity after his ANC loses majority Al Jazeera English
- Nelson Mandela’s party has been dealt a seismic election blow. Where does it leave South Africa? CNN
- What’s next for South Africa and who are key figures in its unprecedented coalition talks? PBS NewsHour
- South Africa's president urges unity as ANC support plunges Reuters
- Why South African Voters Turned Against the A.N.C. The New York Times
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