Will the Arab Uprising Spread to Sub Saharan Africa?

Can the North African uprisings possibly spark a similar wave of revolts in Zimbabwe, Uganda and Senegal as opposition groups and dissidents make their voices heard? Recent demonstrations in Swaziland, Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Malawi have endorsed the view that people power is bringing change to the continent.

Egypt: Protesting at Tahrir Square.

Malawi: Protesters burn trees on the streets during a strike.

Swaziland: Workers during a protest in Mbabane.

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