US moves ahead on massive Africa power bid

US moves ahead on massive Africa power bid
Washington (AFP) Feb 27, 2014 - US lawmakers broke through a logjam Thursday on a plan to bring electricity to 50 million Africans, in what Washington hopes will be its next major initiative for the continent. During a visit to Africa in June, President Barack Obama announced a US drive to improve power for the two thirds of Africans who lack a reliable supply. But legislation in Congress, which is more concrete and a ... morehttp://www.energy-daily.com/reports/US_moves_ahead_on_massive_Africa_power_bid_999.html