Listen to Jacob Zuma, president of South Africa's African National Congress (ANC), reflect on the recent changes in the ANC and the challenges that face South Africa.

Jacob Zuma, leader of the African National Congress and former deputy president of South Africa discusses South Africa's role in addressing regional challenges and his thoughts about the country's future. After the forced resignation of South African President Thabo Mbeki in September, and the subsequent departure of several cabinet members, it is widely expected that Jacob Zuma will fill South Africa's presidential seat in upcoming elections.

Africa expert Princeton Lyman discusses current political upheaval in South Africa and the outlook for the country's economy.

The resignation of South African President Thabo Mbeki has exposed a rift in the ruling ANC party, raising questions about the future of one of the continent's champions and a regional powerbroker.

In testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Subcommittee on African Affairs, Michelle Gavin discusses the crisis in Zimbabwe and its prospects for resolution.

Michelle Gavin writes that the real question before the international community is not whether to support Mr. Mugabe or Mr. Tsvangirai; it’s about acknowledging that the people of Zimbabwe have civil and political rights.

Knox Chitiyo, an expert on Africa at the Royal United Services Institute, discusses what kind of power-sharing government Zimbabwe's top security officials would consider.

As the date of Zimbabwe's run-off election approaches and violence spreads, questions hang over regional mediation efforts, which so far show little promise.

A report from the Stockholm Environment Institute says the consumption of woodfuel should not be associated with deforestation.

Late April saw a letter from President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa to President Bush, angrily condemning the U.S. for taking sides against Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe. Michael Gerson points out that this is just one of many examples of the South African president’s apparent endorsement of regimes that violate human rights.

As Zimbabwe’s postelection deadlock continues, experts wonder when African leaders will start criticizing their peers.

Andrew Meldrum, a longtime correspondent in Zimbabwe, discusses President Robert Mugabe’s behind-the-scenes negotiations as he seeks to retain power following March 28 elections.

Listen to CFR Adjunct Fellow for Africa Michelle D. Gavin discuss Zimbabwe's recent presidential and parliamentary elections.

Michelle Gavin explains the 2008 presidential and parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe and the tallying process.

As Zimbabwe holds its breath for presidential election results, some observers worry about a tainted vote and continued economic upheaval.

Newsweek's Scott Johnson argues that a former close ally of Mugabe may offer the best chance yet of toppling Zimbabwe's dictator at the ballot box.

Experts doubt Zimbabwe’s March 29 election will be fair, but fissures have opened in President Robert Mugabe’s ruling party and traditional support base.

As Zimbabwe's economic crisis has deepened, President Robert Mugabe has ceded significant power to the country's security forces.

Michael Gerson argues that one of the most reckless and cruel acts of government is the destruction of a currency.