South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) party met on Monday to “finalize” the departure of scandal-tainted President Jacob Zuma, who has refused to resign, as opposition parties called for early elections. ANC chief Cyril Ramaphosa, the president-in-waiting, has been locked in confidential talks with Zuma that have pitched the country into political uncertainty. Zuma has clung to power after rejecting a request by his party’s senior officials to resign more than a week ago. South African opposition parties on Monday called for early elections as the ANC grappled with its high-stakes leadership battle. If Zuma refuses, he could be ousted via a parliamentary vote of no-confidence within days.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 12, 2018 15:11 UTC