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At that time Ramaphosa's African National Congress had a majority in parliament, but since the 2024 general election the ANC has been governing in a coalition.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Since the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, Prime Minister Ariel Henry has been governing with the backing of the international community.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2023

His cabinet has been governing the euro zone country in a caretaker capacity.

From Reuters • Dec. 20, 2022

Moreover, Newsom has been governing during a chaotic time as a disciplined incumbent.

From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2021

A man who has been governing Spain so long must have many.'

From Memoirs of the Life and Correspondence of Henry Reeve, C.B., D.C.L. In Two Volumes. Volume II. by Laughton, John Knox