African cinemas back on the scene

Modern tech, rising middle class behind theater revival

ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire - Like the plot in an old-fashioned movie, cinemas in Africa are making a third-reel comeback after years of worrying decline.

In many countries south of the Sahara, digital technology, strong investment and modern theaters are bringing about a major revival of movie-going, ending years of cinema closures.