The Vice President of South Africa, Kgalema Mothlante, stopped by NYU for a public lecture co-sponsored by Africa House. As with most events, the really interesting things happen during the Q & A. One questioner asked why it seems South Africa has been flip flopping so much on Ivory Coast. (The Economist described SA's foreign policy as "All over the Place" , focusing on SA's stance on Libya).
The VP's response was revealing - and went something like this. The electoral commission, made up of representatives of all the political parties, declared Ouattara the winner, as has most of the international community.
