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February 14, 2018
South Africa
The Painful Exit of South Africa’s Jacob Zuma
Zuma is not out yet, but he will be by February 15. Today, Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete moved the motion of no confidence originally scheduled for February 22 to Thursday, February 15.
October 24, 2012
Economic Crises
The Growing Franco-German Divide
Unlike Germany, France under the leadership of François Hollande has failed to articulate a long-term vision for Europe, says the Peterson Institute’s Jacob Funk Kirkegaard.
June 20, 2012
Economic Crises
Did the G20 Help the Eurozone?
G20 members meeting in Mexico won a commitment on banking sector integration despite limited influence on eurozone politics, says expert Jacob Funk Kirkegaard.
February 8, 2017
South Africa
Jacob Zuma and the State of the South African Nation
On February 9, President Jacob Zuma will deliver South Africa’s annual State of the Nation speech in parliament. The substance of the speech is likely to be a mixture of policy stability with calls f…
February 9, 2016
Sub-Saharan Africa
Jacob Zuma and South Africa’s Constitution
The South African government spent about $24 million on “security upgrades” to President Jacob Zuma’s private estate, Nkandla. Those “security upgrades” included a swimming pool, a chicken run, and a…
