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NIAS Area Studies
AFRICA MONITOR
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IN BRIEF
Shilpa Joseph
South Africa: Zuma to join an opposition bloc
On 16 June, South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma announced his party uMkhonto weSizwe (MK)’s decision to join the opposition alliance. He described the ruling partnership as a “white-led unholy alliance between the DA and the ANC of Ramaphosa.” On 17 June, the ANC announced that the Good Party, would join the ruling coalition. (“Jacob Zuma's MK party to join South Africa's opposition alliance,” BBC, 17 June 2024)
Rwanda: Presidential and parliamentary elections announced
On 14 June, the Rwanda National Electoral Commission announced the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for 15 July 2024. Paul Kagame, Rwanda's president will stand against two other presidential candidates, Frank Habineza of the opposition Democratic Green Party and an independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana. For the last three elections, Kagame won securing more than 90 per cent of the votes. (“Rwanda: Two candidates up against Paul Kagame in July 15 poll,” Africanews, 17 June 2024)