A devastating power crisis is plaguing South Africa, battering its economy and threatening to sink its climate goals amid the global race to renewables.

The two leading candidates to emerge from a large field reflect voters’ concerns about economic malaise and corruption, but there’s little sign of the upheaval seen in other regional elections.

Gender-based killings in Mexico have sparked mass protests, with activists blaming the government for an anemic response.

Amid a spate of drug cartel attacks, Mexico is considering whether to increase security cooperation with the United States.