South Africa's ANC Nears Coalition Government Deal

The African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa has been struggling to form a coalition government after losing its parliamentary majority for the first time since apartheid in the May 29 elections. The party's vote share collapsed from 57.5% in 2019 to 40%, with supporters defecting to breakaway parties. Despite this, the ANC claims to have made a "breakthrough" on forming a government of national unity, although details are still being finalized.