IANS Analysis: Will South Africa's new coalition government herald a change in the country's orientation?

Vikas Datta | June 16, 2024 6:58 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Losing its parliamentary majority for the first time in the post-apartheid era, South Africa's African National Congress is back in power under President Cyril Ramaphosa - but with the support of several coalition partners, including those whose stands in key policy areas are different. What will this portend for the continent's powerhouse?

US: 9 injured in shooting at Michigan water park

IANS | June 16, 2024 11:02 AM

Chicago, June 16 (IANS) At least nine people were injured in a shooting at a water park in Rochester Hills in the northern suburbs of Detroit, the US state of Michigan, the police said.

Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South Africa's President

IANS | June 15, 2024 5:23 AM

Cape Town, June 15 (IANS) Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC), has been re-elected by the National Assembly as the President for the next five years.