Political Risk

After a long delay a new constitution has become law, but it fails to genuinely liberalise the political system.

Divisions within the ANC are deepening and a major power struggle challenging President Mbeki is openly taking place.

The government is taking the country's crime problem seriously but much is yet to be done.

The dismissal of former deputy president Jacob Zuma in June is exposing major fault lines in the ANC-led ruling alliance.

A new set of laws and constitutional amendments obliterate much of what was left of basic freedoms in Zimbabwe.

Argentines go to the polls in October to vote in national mid-term elections. The early stages of the campaign were marked by a clash within the ruling Partido Justicialista (PJ or... 2005-09-12

The AU failed to agree G4 proposals for an expanded UNSC.

The regime is trying to deal with threats on a number of fronts, including possible expulsion from the IMF.

The Botswana Democratic Party, which has ruled for nearly 30 years, is secure in power with a strong mandate.

South Africa is finally giving serious attention to the crisis in Zimbabwe.