1.   The trend is dangerous for fragile Latin democracies, contributing to the personalist rule that has plagued the continent.

2.   After a rocky start marked by sharp lectures on their failings, African leaders Tuesday turned their attention to resolving the wars and money woes plaguing their continent.

3.   African governments, in turn, had a responsibility to protect human rights, uphold the rule of law, and end the civil wars plaguing the continent.

4.   Much of the summit was devoted to talking about the conflicts plaguing the continent, including wars in Congo and Burundi.

5.   Violence against women and girls has been pervasive in Africa, where economic problems, civil and religious wars plague the continent.

6.   The continent is also plagued by almost a dozen armed conflicts.