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In South Africa, the Party of Mandela Faces a Divorce

Oct. 8, 2008
Irreconcilable differences between supporters of ex-President Thabo Mbeki and those of his rival Jacob Zuma may lead to the creation of a new party
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Mbeki won't campaign for ANC

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Former South African President Thabo Mbeki told Jacob Zuma, the head of the African National Congress, that he will not campaign for the party next year.
Analyst: New S. Africa party long planned

Analyst: New S. Africa party long planned

PRETORIA, South Africa, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- Leaders of a movement to establish a party to rival South Africa's African National Congress have been planning the move for months, an analyst says.
South Africa's ANC said close to split

South Africa's ANC said close to split

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- A South African leader who quit the government over the treatment of former President Thabo Mbeki says the African National Congress is close to splitting.

Mbeki to continue Zimbabwe mediation role

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Thabo Mbeki says he will continue his political mediation efforts in Zimbabwe despite being recalled from the South African presidency.
S. African lawmakers tap Motlanthe to lead

S. African lawmakers tap Motlanthe to lead

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- South Africa's parliament Thursday appointed Kgalema Motlanthe, deputy president of the African National Congress, as the country's interim president.
Tutu: Mbeki recall 'deeply disturbing'

Tutu: Mbeki recall 'deeply disturbing'

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Archbishop Desmond Tutu says the recalling of South African President Thabo Mbeki is a "deeply disturbing" development for South Africa.

South Africa to have new president soon

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- South Africa's ruling African National Congress has selected the party's deputy leader, Kgalema Motlanthe, to succeed Thabo Mbeki as president.

Mbeki resigns as South Africa's president

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- South African President Thabo Mbeki officially delivered his resignation to the parliamentary speaker Sunday, ending his term in office.

South African President Mbeki to resign

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept. 20 (UPI) -- An aide to South African President Thabo Mbeki Saturday said the president has agreed to resign amid growing pressure from the African National Congress.

Mbeki Cabinet opposes judge's ruling

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- Members of South Africa President Thabo Mbeki's Cabinet have rejected a judge's interference ruling against the head of state and other top officials.

Mbeki pressured to resign

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept. 13 (UPI) -- Opposition party members are calling for South African President Thabo Mbeki to resign now that corruption charges against a rival have been dropped.

ANC leader challenges corruption charges

PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Lawyers for African National Congress President Jacob Zuma on Monday urged a court in South Africa to declare Zuma's corruption charges unlawful.

ANC leader praises Mandela on 90th b'day

QUNU, South Africa, July 19 (UPI) -- A 90th birthday bash for anti-apartheid icon and Nobel peace prize-winner Nelson Mandela was held in the small South African village he calls home.
South Africa's Mbeki silent on Mugabe rap

South Africa's Mbeki silent on Mugabe rap

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 26 (UPI) -- Amid broad attacks on Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, a man diplomats say could help defuse the issue, South Africa's Thabo Mbeki, is silent.
South African enters Zimbabwean poll fray

South African enters Zimbabwean poll fray

HARARE , Zimbabwe, April 9 (UPI) -- South African political leader Jacob Zuma said Zimbabwean election officials should have announced presidential election results by now.
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch