Public approval is Ramaphosa's only defence against his enemies in the ANC
Jan 28, 2020 08:46 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
What are South Africans to make of the murmurs that its governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), plans to recall Cyril Ramaphosa as president of the republic at its next National General Council in June? Thats...
Events in Lesotho point to poor prospects for political stability
Jan 28, 2020 08:32 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
In 2017 the estranged wife of Lesothos prime minister Tom Thabane was shot dead in suspicious circumstances two days ahead of his inauguration. Now theres a new twist in the saga: on 11 January authorities issued an arrest...
Don't be fooled – most independents are partisans too
Jan 28, 2020 08:29 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Will Donald Trump win reelection in 2020? To find out, youd think you could just look up whether more Americans are registered as Republicans than Democrats. But the truth is, it doesnt really matter which party you...
Jan 28, 2020 08:22 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
The legal and constitutional battles sparked by President Trumps behavior could affect how the U.S. government works for generations, long after the impeachment trial is over. After the last Senate staffer turns out the...
Satisfaction with Canada's democracy declines significantly in Alberta
Jan 28, 2020 08:16 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
A functioning democracy depends on the support of its citizens. The popularity of specific leaders and political parties may rise and fall, but ideally without affecting the extent to which citizens are satisfied with the...
Barack Obama called Donald Trump a 'fascist' back in 2016
Jan 27, 2020 17:25 pm UTC| Politics
Barack Obama doesnt usually resort to calling his opponents names. However, Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia claims that the former president actually called Donald Trump a fascist during a telephone conversation they had during...
Michelle Obama wins a Grammy Award for ‘Becoming’
Jan 27, 2020 16:37 pm UTC| Politics
Michelle Obama, the wife of the former U.S. President Barack Obama, has a lot of accomplishments to be proud of. She is a bestselling author, a former First Lady of the U.S. and, most recently, is now a Grammy winner as...
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