Dictatorship accused on arrests and disappearance of Swazi democracy dissidents in new crackdown
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Activist Starts New South Africa Political Party
Apartheid activist challenges ruling African National Party with new South Africa political party
South Africa Opposition Predicts Big Gains in Elections
Ruling ANC Party, the South Africa opposition predict loss of seats as economy slows down
Zuma Prepares to Lead Troubled South Africa
National election landslide gives Zuma space to lead troubled South Africa on economic reforms
South Africa’s Zuma Wins Big Election Landslide
Likely to remain South Africa leader despite widespread disenchantment, Zuma wins big election landslide: South Africa is likely to see economic struggles as Zuma leadership certain
Election to Challenge South African ANC’s Zuma
South Africa continues to see widespread dissent as country’s economy struggles: South African ANC’s Zuma is seeing new challenges to his party support
South Africa President Zuma Remains Party Leader
Zuma remains party leader despite fighting multiple controversies as South Africa economy struggles – Zuma scandals and weak government have hurt ruling party’s dominance
Ruling Party Loses Member to South Africa Defection
Powerful Ruling Party political leader in South Africa defection towards growing opposition group
Suu Kyi Heaps Praise on Successful Democracy Transitions
Democracy Activist Suu Kyi on Successful Democracy Transitions to Model Sweeping National Changes
Democratic Kiss For Africa’s Tiny Lesotho
Africa’s Tiny Lesotho Sees Democracy Bloom as Election Proceeds Peacefully During New Transition