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Eskom energy crisis will influence South African elections
Politics Sub-Saharan Africa

Eskom energy crisis will influence South African elections

“Rolling blackouts” that hit South Africa on 6 March 2014 could influence the upcoming elections. The state-owned power utility company Eskom blames the weather and ageing infrastructure. Eskom has struggled

March 22, 2014
Guebuza controls Mozambique as Frelimo picks nominee
Politics Sub-Saharan Africa

Guebuza controls Mozambique as Frelimo picks nominee

After several tense months of political infighting, the ruling Frelimo party of Mozambique finally selected Defense Minister Filipe Jacinto Nyussi as nominee for president. Nyussi’s choice virtually guarantees President Guebuza’s influence

March 5, 2014