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The ANC’s 55th National Conference is taking place at Nasrec. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ANC

Overheard at Nasrec: Day two of the ANC conference, 17 December

Speakers line up for debate amid loud support for Zweli Mkhize, while the Ramaphosa faction chants — ‘be patient, he’s not going anywhere’

  • M&G newsroom
2 min read
Burundi has been locked in crisis since President ?Pierre Nkurunziza in April 2015 announced he would seek a controversial third term in office. (Goran Tomasevic/Reuters)
BURUNDI

DRC and Burundi battle to remove stubborn presidents while the countries crumble

The Democratic Republic of Congo is escalating towards a crisis that could match the violence of its neighbour.

  • Stephanie Wolters
6 min read
The outcome of the ANC’s long-awaited KwaZulu-Natal conference was a win for the Thuma Mina crowd. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
HILLARY CLINTON

Clinton bid suffers spate of setbacks

The Democratic frontrunner is no longer a shoo-in, leading to mounting pressure on Biden to run.

  • Dan Roberts
  • Sabrina Siddiqui
6 min read
According to Mariette Liefferink
BARACK OBAMA

Republicans may not get 2012 dream candidate

Republicans may need to give up hopes of a better candidate defeating Barack Obama in 2012 presidential race.

  • Patricia Zengerle
4 min read