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AfricaArab Spring
Will popular upsurge in the north help spur reform south of the Sahara?
Cyber-activists lend savvy to North African revolutions. Social media help spread images, messages and enthusiasm
NEPAD encourages more spending on agricultural production
peacekeepingAfrica
Modest progress in overcoming conflicts, but challenges persist
democracyAfrican Union
“Zero tolerance” for coups, constitutional violations