In Africa, Soaring Hopes and Enduring Conflicts

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The election of Barack Obama has touched off wild celebrations in parts of Africa, which feels a special kinship with the incoming U.S. president. But hope is hard to come by in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where conflict is the status quo. Marla Dial takes a look at the latest violence and potential break points.


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