Eskom reforms, EFF manifesto, Nigeria faces crucial election

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plan to split Eskom into three is a welcome sign that Pretoria is willing to consider serious, structural reforms to the troubled electricity utility. Fiscal figures released this week highlight the budget challenge that will face the winner of next week’s election in Nigeria.

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