ASSESSMENTS
South Africa: Factors Preventing Mbeki's 'Business Unusual'
Feb 8, 2008 | 16:02 GMT
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Summary
South African President Thabo Mbeki gave his the state of the nation address Feb. 8. Although he declared "business unusual" to tackle the country's woes, his lame duck status means few priorities will be realized.
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