Top intelligence official says Gaddafi likely to prevail; U.S., Europe weigh responses

The top U.S. intelligence official said Thursday that Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi is likely to "prevail" in his battle against rebels without foreign intervention or some other major change, as European governments and U.S. lawmakers sought ways to aid Gaddafi's increasingly beleaguered opponents.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/10/AR2011031002000.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Obama administration seeks more U.N. authority to intervene in Libya

The Obama administration pressed Thursday for greater United Nations authority to confront Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi's forces by land, air and sea, while insisting that Arab governments play a central role in any possible military action.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031604860.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Saturday, 1 October 2011

South Africa profile

Provides an overview of South Africa, including key events and facts about this diverse country on Africa's southern tip.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14094760

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Shabab Militants Attack Near Kenya-Somalia Border

Shabab militants tried to take back territory from militias allied with the Somali government and were breaking up camps set up for famine victims.

Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=492ae02653f35c2400bfda732775c611

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Hours-long gunfight in Cameroon

Gunmen open fire in Cameroon's commercial capital, Douala, killing at least one person, in an apparent protest against the president.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-15104866

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