South Africa's ANC signs deal to form coalition government with main opposition
Seven opposition parties in South Africa have reached an agreement to form a coalition in a bid to unseat the ruling African National Congress if it
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected by politicians for a second term on Friday after his party struck a dramatic late coalition
Reporting from Cape Town and Johannesburg - A fragile coalition of lawmakers in South Africa elected Cyril Ramaphosa for a second term as the country's president on Friday, after his party struck a dramatic late coalition deal with a small opposition party.
The deal, which was announced just hours before the vote, gives Ramaphosa's African National Congress (ANC) the support of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a radical left-wing party that has been a vocal critic of the ANC in the past.
The coalition is a significant development in South African politics, as it marks the first time that the ANC has had to share power with another party since it came to power in 1994.
It is also a sign of the ANC's declining popularity, as the party has lost support in recent elections due to corruption scandals and economic mismanagement.
The coalition is likely to face a number of challenges, as the ANC and EFF have very different ideologies and policies.
However, Ramaphosa said that he was confident that the two parties could work together to address the country's challenges.
"We are committed to working together to build a better future for all South Africans," Ramaphosa said.
The coalition deal is a significant development in South African politics, and it remains to be seen whether it will be able to overcome the challenges it faces and deliver on its promises.
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