A bizarre scandal threatens to topple President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa from leadership of the African National Congress, which begins its party conference on Friday. Will A.N.C. members buy his astonishing account?
Tag: Impeachment
South Africa Rejects Impeachment Inquiry of President Cyril Ramaphosa
Legislators with the African National Congress party voted not to hold impeachment hearings of their embattled president, Cyril Ramaphosa, giving him a political lift amid the scandal known as “Farmgate.”
What Is Going on in Peru and Why Are People Protesting?
An impeachment vote, an arrest, a new president, a national state of emergency. An initially peaceful transfer of power turned violent in this fragile South American democracy.
Peru President Castillo Ousted and Arrested After Moving to Dissolve Congress
Ahead of an impeachment vote by Congress, Pedro Castillo tried to dissolve the government and seize power. The attempt ended with his ouster and arrest.
Peru’s President Pedro Castillo Faces Impeachment Attempt
The president of Peru, Pedro Castillo, faces a third impeachment attempt in Congress, the latest crisis for the leader who rose to power promising to address the country’s chronic inequality.
Cyril Ramaphosa Unlikely to Face Impeachment in South Africa
Leaders of the governing African National Congress said they opposed holding an impeachment hearing for President Cyril Ramaphosa over a scandal involving cash stolen from a couch at his game farm.
Ramaphosa Vows to Fight Impeachment Report and Seek Re-election
The South African president had considered resigning after Parliament released a report last week accusing him of violating his oath of office by obscuring details about a 2020 robbery at his game farm.
Under Pressure, South Africa’s President Snubs Party’s Leadership
In the face of possible impeachment, Cyril Ramaphosa has not been seen since the release of a damning report. But his allies are urging him to fight back and remain in office.
Ramaphosa’s Future as South Africa’s Leader in Doubt After Damning Report
An independent panel reported to Parliament that the South African president might have broken the law in a scandal over a large amount of cash hidden at his game farm that was then stolen.
Impeachment Edges Closer for South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa
Mr. Ramaphosa, who is accused of a cover-up involving millions of dollars in cash, is up against the biggest threat of his time in power.