Darren Taylor
Darren Taylor is a reporter based in South Africa.
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China Tightens Grip on African Media, as US Influence Fades
Studies show China’s Communist Party now controls news across Africa, while U.S. downscales media presence on the strategically-important continent.
ANC ‘Obliterated’ in South Africa Election; ‘Chaotic’ New Era of Coalition Politics Dawns
African National Congress still South Africa’s biggest political player but will have to form a coalition government to stay in power.
Ruling Party ‘Obliterated’ in South Africa Election
New era of chaotic coalition politics dawns.
Africa Awash in Deluge of Fake Dollars, Security Experts Say
African leaders want to ‘de-dollarize’ at same time as seizures of huge amounts of US currency are becoming common.
South Africa: An ‘Impossible’ Coalition in the Cards?
The ANC could shun partnerships with extremists in favor of coalition with main opposition, the pro-West, centrist Democratic Alliance.
‘Racist’ Economic Freedom Fighters ‘Sure’ of Government Role in South Africa
Surveys show ruling ANC could be forced to partner with radical leftist Economic Freedom Fighters.
South Africa on Edge as Nation Approaches Significant Election
ANC weaker than ever, but experts predict it’ll stay in government with support of smaller parties.
Russia Pours Troops Into Africa’s War-Ravaged Sahel, Putting US on Alert
Moscow boosts its military presence in Africa’s troubled Sahel region, while the US comes under pressure to withdraw its troops.
US Attempts to ‘Bring South Africa to Its Knees’ Will Backfire, Pretoria Says
ANC government warns Washington against punishing it for having good relations with totalitarian regimes, saying the U.S. needs South Africa’s minerals.
