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Our New Year's edition celebrates agricultural progress on the continent, as well at the continent's ever-growing middle class. We also take a look at South Africa's women's football team, and we see how Swaziland is celebrating the legacy of Steve Biko.
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Africans Sow Seeds of a Green Revolution
Source: Financial Times
Africa’s Burgeoning Middle Class Brings Hope to the Continent
Source: The Guardian
Violence in Nigeria by Boko Haram Over Christmas
Source: The Economist
South Sudan: Africa’s Next Farming Frontier
Source: The East African (Kenya)
South Africa’s Banyana Banyana Women’s Football Team Well on Way to 2012 Olympics
Source: BBC
Ugandan Youth in Montana Enjoying Life After Spine Surgery
Source: The Billings Gazette
Biko’s Legacy Lives On During Birthday Reflections
Source: AllAfrica
Famine Early Warning System Gives Africa a Chance to Prepare
Source: The Christian Science Monitor
South Africa Making Astronomical Advances in Space
Source: Mail and Guardian (South Africa)
Somalia Appeals U.S Decision to Close Wire Transfers
Source: Reuters Africa