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EU power sector options may be mutually contradictory

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EU

The electricity sector is undergoing a radical shift in structure, owing to the build-out of variable sources of renewable energy, in pursuit of reductions in carbon emissions. On…

Politics drive new Afghan energy deals

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AFGHANISTAN

The politics of new energy deals in Afghanistan.

Renewables, gas to boost South Africa power outlook

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SOUTH AFRICA

This is a marked shift from 2015, when regular blackouts or 'load shedding' due to breakdowns and emergency maintenance procedures caused significant disruptions, hurting GDP…

Murky politics to hit South Africa power utility plans

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SOUTH AFRICA

Tsotsi faces a potential no-confidence vote over his handling of the utility's mounting crises which are imperiling power supplies and recently spurred the utility's second 'junk'…

Libya intervention will heighten Egypt security risks

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EGYPT

The government faces three security challenges: an intensifying jihadist insurgency in North Sinai; a persistent campaign of sabotage from Muslim Brotherhood-connected underground…

Colombia's peace process is 'too big to fail'

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COLOMBIA

Earlier this year, despite having achieved some of the most significant moves towards peace since it started in 2012, the process came under threat, with public support plummeting…

Iraqi efforts to curb Iran energy dependence will fail

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IRAQ/IRAN

Failures of Iranian gas and electricity supplies have combined with attacks on pylons and a heatwave to cause severe power cuts in Iraq this summer. In the longer term, Tehran’s…