This article shows that the government of the DRC is above the law of their constitution and has detained a reporter after he wrote about a cardinal who sold out to his country. This relates to our discussion by showing that the leaders care more about their power than the people they took an oath to serve.

This article shows that the religion of the people is a valuable asset fro propaganda. The church rejects all attempts to amend the constitution, specifically areas involving the rotation of presidents after 2 terms. The presidential majority in the country want to amend the constitution to allow their president to serve 3 terms. This article relates to our discussion by showing that authoritarian rulers tend to want to stay in power, and other will resist.

The article in question states that a certain rebel group (MMK) are merely trying to defend themselves and the civilians in the areas that they control, and that they will not turn over their weapons unless the government makes assurances that civilians will be protected. This relates to our discussion because it shows that rebels have more power than the central government in certain areas, and that rebellions are sometimes needed to secure liberty.

This article shows how Zimbabwe is in such desperate economic times that just a few hundred farmers could destroy massive amounts of the whole countries economy. The president of the country continues to support black reclamation of the land, despite the fact that white farmers are necessary for their skill and economic benefit. 

This article shows that the government of Zimbabwe is attempting to assist its citizens in at least some ways. The world class medicine lab will greatly increase the standard of medicine in the region. This relates to our discussion by showing that the country of Zimbabwe is close to destroyed economically, and is in need of medical training to support itself.

This article talks of how a person can have their military career furthered in Somalia by being violent and breaking international law. This relates to our discussion because the person in question uses fear to develop power.

This article shows how political disputes continue to ravage Zimbabwe. The person involved in this article has clashed with the authoritarian state for many years, but has never succeeded. At this rate, he may never get into the government.

The article in question states that a U.S. drone strike had killed the leader of a Somali militant and piracy group. The death of the group's leader may lead to a severe power struggle and weakening of the group. This relates to our discussion and Friedman's arguments because the US was able to land a critical military blow from all the way around the world.

This article discusses how soldiers are taking advantage of the people they have come to assist and serve. this relates to our discussion because it relates to how different factions in Somalia are using anything to gain power, even through shady deals and offers