North Africa

Tripoli Hospitals in Dire Need

Basic medical supplies needed as fight for control of Libyan capital continues.

24 Aug 11

Tripoli residents celebrate with “Zenga Zenga” song from viral web clip.

23 Aug 11

Libyan activist prepares to go home as regime is poised to fall.

22 Aug 11

Both state and independent outlets come to terms with new realities in post-revolution Egypt.

12 Aug 11

Killing of rebel commander puts pressure on Benghazi administration to rein in militias.

10 Aug 11

What purpose do they serve and is there a danger of them turning into show trials?

9 Aug 11

Opposition sympathisers acknowledge commander’s death was a setback but insist it has not affected morale.

8 Aug 11

Young activists say tensions are growing with Islamists as they flex their political muscle.

22 Jul 11

Some believe governing principles must be put in place ahead of elections to ensure a stable democracy.

21 Jul 11

Signs that many doubt the protest movement will achieve its demands of sweeping reforms.

14 Jul 11

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