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The main opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has announced that it will boycott all future elections until such time as democratic reforms are adopted. Its leadership... 2004-09-06

ANC policies over the past decade have focused on creating an environment conducive to stable economic growth, with poverty reduction and service extension deemed secondary (though... 2004-09-02

Donors are indicating that while they see some good aspects of the government's current drive against corruption, the results so far will not unlock the assistance most of them have... 2004-08-12

A general election is scheduled for October, which, as in the past, is likely to be truly free and fair. However, like in a number of countries in the region, the incumbent party... 2004-08-09

Presidential and parliamentary elections have been set for November 15 and 16. The South West African People's Organisation (SWAPO), the only party that has ruled since independence... 2004-08-09

The New National Party (NNP), the successor to the National Party which introduced apartheid and ruled South Africa for 46 years, has merged with the ruling ANC following its dismal... 2004-08-09

President Levy Mwanawasa seems secure in his job, but his authority is far from unquestioned. Doubts remain over the validity of his election victory in 2001, although attempts to... 2004-07-06

During the World Economic Forum's African summit in Durban during June 2003, Mbeki voiced his optimism that a solution to the impasse in Zimbabwe would be achieved within a year.... 2004-07-05

After muzzling what is left of the independent print media, the regime is now aiming at electronic communications. Local internet service providers (ISPs) are under heavy pressure... 2004-07-05

The country's third multi-party presidential and parliamentary elections will be held on December 1 and 2. President Joaquim Chissano is stepping down, yet his Frelimo Party is the... 2004-07-05