In his new book, "Bring Me My Machine Gun: The Battle for the Soul of South Africa from Mandela to Zuma.” Alec Russell looks at the political situation ensnaring South Africa since the fall of apartheid. South Africa will also hold elections on April 22nd.

The Council on Foreign Relations hosted the 2008 Darryl G. Behrman Lecture on Africa Policy in Washington. Jacob Zuma, President of the African National Congress, South Africa, discussed the state of South African politics, South Africa's role in addressing regional challenges, and his thoughts about his country's future.