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June 4, 2019

South Africa
Ramaphosa’s Bold Pick for Public Works Minister of South Africa

Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on national television the selection of South Africa’s new cabinet. Although there was no surprise to see the names of such competent officials as Pravan Gordhan, Ephraim Patel, Naledi Pandor, Lindiwe Sisulu, and Tito Mboweni, Ramaphosa’s selection of Patricia de Lille as minister of public works and enterprises really “put the cat among the pigeons.”

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Blog Post by Guest Blogger for John Campbell Africa in Transition

June 7, 2019

South Africa
Women This Week: Gender-Balanced Government

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post, covering May 30 to June 6, was compiled by Mallory…

Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma is sworn in as South Africa's Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, May 30, 2019.
Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Women Around the World Women Around the World

August 31, 2023

Argentina
Latin America This Week: August 31, 2023

BRICS becomes BRICS+, though not all may join; Latin America looks West, not East, for its technology; more frequent droughts promise more slow downs in the Panama Canal.

Leaders of BRICS nations meet during the most recent BRICS Summit in Johannesburg.
Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil and Will Freeman Latin America’s Moment

April 20, 2018

North Korea
Nuclear North Korea: The Trump-Kim Meeting

As part of the 2018 College and University Educators Workshop, Patricia M. Kim, Gary Samore, and Sheila A. Smith speak with Mitchel B. Wallerstein about the threats posed by a nuclear North Korea and…

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Event by Irina A. Faskianos, Patricia M. Kim, Gary Samore, Sheila A. Smith, and Mitchel B. Wallerstein College and University Educators Workshops

May 11, 2012

Sub-Saharan Africa
South Africa’s Unemployment Grows

Statistics South Africa reports that the country’s unemployment rate rose to 25.2 percent during the first quarter of the year. That is up from 23.9 percent at the end of 2010 and 21.8 percent in 200…

Men hold placards offering temporary employment services in Glenvista, south of Johannesburg, October 7, 2010.
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

July 8, 2013

Sub-Saharan Africa
Political Ferment in South Africa

South African politics recently appears to be entering a period of flux. The opportunity for change is signaled by national icon Nelson Mandela’s serious illness. The media is regularly reporting tha…

Anti-apartheid activist Mamphela Ramphele launches her new political party "Agang" to challenge South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) in Pretoria, June 22, 2013.
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition