South Africa's ANC Explores Coalition Amid Democratic Challenges

South Africa is undergoing significant introspection following an election that ended the African National Congress's long-standing dominance, raising questions about the country's progress since apartheid. Despite having Africa's most industrialized economy, deep-seated inequalities persist, fueling discontent among the Black majority. The ANC's acceptance of the election results without dispute is seen as a positive sign of democratic resilience, but the nation now faces complex coalition talks to form a new government.