Archive for September, 2008

South African economy feels jitters too

(September 24th, 2008)

The African National Congress has run South Africa since the first democratic elections in 1994. But a power struggle among ANC leaders is shaking the nation’s economy. Gretchen Wilson reports from Johannesburg.

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Nigeria’s efforts at peace in oil sector

(September 11th, 2008)

Determined to quell militant violence in the oil-rich but impoverished Niger Delta, the Nigerian government has set up peace talks and established a ministry for the region. Gretchen Wilson explains.

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Angolans vote for first time in 16 years

(September 5th, 2008)

Today’s election in Angola is significant worldwide because the African nation — in peace after a decades-long war — has major stores of oil, gems and metals. Gretchen Wilson reports.

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