Top 5 Positive Stories Out of the African Continent, as Chosen by Those Who Call it Home
(CNN) -- ...The rise of African women --- This year saw three African women take on key leadership roles. Malawi appointed a female president, Joyce Banda, as Liberia re-elected Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Since taking over the task of stabilizing a shaky economy, Banda has earned plaudits for financial reforms, including selling the presidential jet, downsizing the government's car fleet and cutting her own salary.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/31/world/africa...
The deadly church and mosque attacks in Nigeria and Kenya, and the deaths of Ghanaian and Ethiopian leaders dominated sub-Saharan Africa headlines in 2012.
But lost in the midst were a series of positive stories. For every conflict, there was a milestone. For every violence, there was reconciliation. For every setback, progress.
Here are the top 5 positive stories out of the continent, as chosen by those who call it home:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/31/world/africa...
The deadly church and mosque attacks in Nigeria and Kenya, and the deaths of Ghanaian and Ethiopian leaders dominated sub-Saharan Africa headlines in 2012.
But lost in the midst were a series of positive stories. For every conflict, there was a milestone. For every violence, there was reconciliation. For every setback, progress.
Here are the top 5 positive stories out of the continent, as chosen by those who call it home:
Thanks Saint and I wish you and Janelle the same!