Tanzania: Government struggles to cope with food, power deficit

The East African drought has caused food and power shortages in Tanzania and forced the government to implement measures to offset potentially serious humanitarian consequences. In an address to the nation on 28 February, Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete said his administration was well prepared to cope with food and power shortages in the East African country. Still, Tanzanians are hoping that the seasonal long rains that have just begun will provide much needed relief.