The African National Congress (ANC)

The African National Congress (ANC) is a political party in South Africa, founded in 1912, that played a crucial role in the struggle against apartheid, a system of racial segregation and discrimination. The ANC aimed to unite all South Africans in the fight for equal rights and democratic governance. Under leaders like Nelson Mandela, it became a prominent force advocating for social justice. In 1994, following years of activism and negotiation, the ANC won South Africa's first multiracial elections, leading to Mandela becoming the country's first Black president. Today, the ANC remains the ruling party, focusing on economic growth and social equality.