For every violence , there was reconciliation . This year saw three African women take on key leadership roles . The number of middle-class Africans is rising . Somalia formed a government in 2012 , and Ghana 's presidential election was peaceful . In the last few years there have been several successful elections for local councils across Africa.
This year saw three African women take on key leadership roles . The number of middle-class Africans is rising . Somalia formed a government in 2012 , and Ghana 's presidential election was peaceful . In the last few years there have been several successful elections for local councils across Africa.