The African National Congress (ANC) party has governed South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994. But the party today suffers from popular frustration over official corruption and economic stagnation. It faces growing threats from both left and right opposition parties, even as intraparty divisions surface. Given America’s history of opportunistic engagement with Africa, there are few prospects for a closer relationship between the two countries. Meanwhile, a weaker ANC could lead to political fragmentation in this relatively new democracy. Come and sit down with Shoreline's very own, Dr. Ernest Johnson, to discuss the history and politics of South Africa.
When: Thursday, April 12, 2018, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Where: 1000 Building, Room 1010 (m)
Cost: Tickets are $5 per person. Click to register.
Questions, Comments, Concerns? Contact Larry Fuell (206-533-6750), Jonathan Peebles (206-546-6996)
Light refreshments will be offered.
"File:South Africa 2016 LGE governments formed.svg" by Htonl is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Green: African National Congress (ANC) majority government; Light Green: ANC-led coalition/minority government; Blue: Democratic Alliance (DA) majority government; Light Blue: DA-led coalition/minority government; Red: Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) majority government; Pink: IFP-led coalition/minority government