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The 2024 National and Provincial elections have concluded, but it remains to be seen how South Africa will be governed over the next 5 years. Over the next 14 days, all major political parties will be working towards forming a government for South Africa. 1. No clear majority rule is a sign that our democracy is alive and kicking and responding to the needs of South Africans. 2. Coalition agreements can slice and dice power sharing in multiple permutations. This is not limited to Cabinet positions only, but could include key roles in Parliament and within provincial government. 3. This is unchartered territory, but presents an exciting opportunity for the future of South Africa with a multi-party government at the helm. Read more analysis from our team Lelo Skosana, Relebohile Phoofolo Kagiso Christopher Mkhonza Jeremy Michaels

My analysis of the recent presidential elections in Mauritania revealed a clear trend across various wilayas, with Ghazouani securing a substantial lead in many regions. His support is particularly strong in Trarza, Hodh Chargui, and Brakna, where he achieved significant vote counts, indicating robust backing from these areas. Other candidates, such as Biram and Hamadi, also demonstrated notable support in several regions. Biram's influence is especially evident in Nouakchott Sud and Nouadhibou. The distribution of votes among the candidates underscores the varied political preferences across the country, reflecting a dynamic and competitive electoral landscape. This diversity in voting patterns highlights the need for genuine an continuous democratic efforts to establish fair and trustworthy elections.

Five things on our mind this week in Africa: #Mozambique Is political unrest imminent after recent general elections? #Sudan Are the latest military advancements in Khartoum a turning point in the conflict? #Zambia / #Zimbabwe Can authorities cope with Mpox? #Ghana Is political violence set to increase ahead of December elections? #Cameroon What is the health status of president Biya? More in our weekly newsletter - https://lnkd.in/dAw_eXEQ

This is the first segment in a two-part discussion that highlights key aspects of the 2024 elections in Africa. In this discussion, we focus on the upcoming elections in Senegal, South Africa, Burkina Faso, and Mali, emphasizing their larger implications for businesses with operations and interests in these countries. Here is a rundown of the main talking points: Senegal may see some election-related violence, with the incumbent administration trying to influence elections. However, a regime change may not significantly alter government policy, maintaining a favorable environment for Chinese and Western businesses.  South Africa poses a low risk of election-related violence, with the African National Congress (ANC) likely to dominate, leading to a continuation of the status quo. The new administration will also be under pressure to address load-shedding and unemployment – potential powderkegs for civil unrest. In Burkina Faso and Mali, anti-French policies by putschist military regimes may affect Western businesses, with increasing Russian influence potentially impacting government contracts. Overall, political instability in Burkina Faso and Mali could persist due to insecurity. Businesses may reach out to APAC Assistance for comprehensive and tailored risk assessments on the above issues. Uday Bakhshi Sitati Wasilwa Ramu C.M, Ph.D.

Ghana has witnessed the leadership of several presidents who have each contributed uniquely to the nation's development. These leaders, elected through democratic elections, have navigated complex socio-economic challenges and opportunities, shaping Ghana's trajectory towards a more prosperous future. Click to learn more about these presidents who have served under the Fourth Republic. #GhanaLeadership #PresidentialImpact #DemocraticElections #SocioEconomicDevelopment #NationalDevelopment #GhanaianHistory

As the 2024 presidential elections looms on the horizon, investors and potential investors in the Ghanaian real estate market are uncertain about the implications of the elections on the dynamics of the real estate market. This has yielded mixed reactions for the Ghanaian economy, investment market and the various sub-sectors of Ghana’s real estate market. IMEK Africa's 2024 Ghana Real Estate Market Report provides an in-depth analysis of Ghana's real estate market, focusing on five key sub-sectors, the land sector, and infrastructural developments. To download the report, tap on the link below 👇 : https://lnkd.in/dvKmRjBe

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Worth a watch.. I had a few aha 💡moments while watching and resonated most with the tension of what the “Tintswalo” narrative means for many of us “born-frees” (especially those of us who may feel guilty/lucky in relating to that narrative). Who are the born frees anyway? I suspect iYouth endala born pre 94 resonate with a lot of the born free challenges and tensions. I digresss…(discussion for another day)🫢 I’ve always been fascinated with what can be easily reduced to “just” voter apathy but clearly tends to manifest itself as people staying away from the “structural” democratic process. Those said people are often invested in democracy itself and even promote it. So why then to they stay away from the ballot box? It will be interesting to see what the results will look like if more young people translate their frustration, ideas and solutions into votes in the next election. 👀One thing remains consistent even in global voter behaviour patterns , you can’t leave young people out of this discussion (and providing the solutions).

"Deepening Democracy The recent elections in Senegal demonstrate the maturity of its institutions, the strength of the rule of law, and the separation of powers. One week ago, I stated in a presentation that "Democracies" are regimes in which governments have lost elections. The Senegal case study could be used to operationalize my framework. While we continue to see democratic backlash and military takeovers across countries, we must not lose sight of shining a light on the few countries making progress and deepening democracy in Africa. The West can now see Senegal as a benchmark and good practice when it comes to democracy.

Five things on our mind this week in Africa: #Namibia Will president Geingob’s death lead to political uncertainty? #SouthAfrica What can we expect from the upcoming State of the Nation Address? #Senegal Why did president Sall really postpone presidential elections? #BurkinaFaso Will the state remain in the West African Economic and Monetary Union? #Nigeria Does president Tinubu have a plan to address rampant insecurity? More in our weekly newsletter - https://lnkd.in/d_4miCFA