What was the name of the coalition formed in February 1998? Explain their mission? Asap pls

Coalition government I think. it was a form of government in which political parties cooperate, reducing the dominance of any one party within that "coalition". The usual reason for this arrangement is so that no party on its own can achieve a majority in the election. A coalition government might also be created in a time of national difficulty or crisis

1. North Africa
2. West Africa
3. East Africa
4. Southern Africa