How can social media influence the presidential elections in the USA according t

We have all witnessed the power of social media. It helped elect Barack Obama president in two thousand eight. It also helped to support popular revolutions in two thousand ten and eleven that forced several long-time rulers from office. Now, research suggests that social networks could have an even greater effect on elections, helping to increase the number of people who vote.

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has been named the African Player of the Year for a second time. Toure beat fellow Ivory Coast star and former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba into second place. He won the 2012 poll in a vote of head coaches or technical directors of countries affiliated to the Confederation of African Football.