Power failure: South Africa’s ANC stumbles
The Intelligence from The Economist 
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<p>For the first time since the end of white rule, South Africa’s governing African National Congress is set to win less than half the vote, albeit in local polls. We explain <a href="https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/amid-blackouts-south-africas-ruling-party-of-27-years-is-losing-its-grip/21806073?utm_campaign=the-intelligence&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=third-party-host&utm_content=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">its slide in popularity</a>. After a dreadful 2020, Italy has had a happier 2021; what’s prime minister <a href="https://www.economist.com/europe/italys-new-prime-minister-has-had-a-good-first-nine-months/21806085" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mario Draghi’s</a> next move? And we check out the rhythm of Bangladesh’s underground club scene.</p><p>For full access to print, digital and audio editions of <em>The Economist</em>, subscribe here <a href="http://www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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