Egypt: African Press Review 24 December 2012

Newspapers in Africa are reporting on the referendum on Egypt's proposed constitution; young girls in Nigeria forced to undergo virginity tests; and the latest on Nelson Mandela's health.

In South Africa, the Sowetan looks back at the year, saying 2012 will "undoubtedly go down as one of the most eventful years in our country". Despite predictions the world would end in 2012, the paper believes people will be telling, or making up, stories about how they made it through the year to impress their grand children. On a more serious note, though, some of the biggest events in South Africa include:

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