South Africa's ANC Faces Potential Loss of Majority in General Election

South Africa is facing a big challenge after apartheid ended on May 30th, 2024. The African National Congress (ANC) has been the leading party since 1994, but now it's not as strong as before. Early election results show that the ANC might only get about 42% of the votes, a big drop from the 57.5% it got in 2019. This means the current president, Cyril Ramaphosa, might have to make deals to stay in power. This is a crucial time for South Africa's politics, similar to the important talks that ended white rule in the early 1990s. In Sudan, there's a battle for a key city that could affect the civil war's outcome. People outside Sudan are suggesting a different approach, but the main armed forces might still take control. New ways to fight malaria are giving hope with better vaccines and nets. Early results from South Africa's election show that the ANC might lose its majority for the first time in 30 years. The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are also gaining support. If the ANC stays below 50%, it will need to form a coalition with other parties to stay in power. Another party led by former President Jacob Zuma is doing well in a province. The ANC is at risk of losing its majority in key provinces, which could lead to forming coalitions with other parties. This change might affect foreign investment and economic policies aimed at improving the lives of the majority Black population.