ANC (African National Congress)

The African National Congress (ANC) is a political party in South Africa known for its role in fighting against apartheid, a system of racial segregation and discrimination. Founded in 1912, the ANC aimed to promote equality and justice for all South Africans. Nelson Mandela, a prominent ANC leader, became a global symbol of the struggle for freedom. After years of resistance, the ANC won the first democratic elections in 1994, leading to Mandela's presidency. Today, the ANC is the ruling party, continuing to address issues related to equality, development, and social justice in post-apartheid South Africa.