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<![CDATA[Wash Post Africa]]> en-us 30 washingtonpost.com 140 20 http://www.washingtonpost.com?wprss=rss http://media3.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gif <![CDATA[ Libya: Coalition airstrikes continue on Gaddafi forces, U.S. F-15 fighter jet crashes as criticism over no-fly zone mounts ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032203575.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032203575.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:59:02 EDT Compiled by Ian Saleh <![CDATA[ U.S. jet crashes in Libya, but pilots safe; Gates sees airstrikes slowing soon ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032201632.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032201632.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:37:00 EDT Liz Sly, Craig Whitlock and William Branigin <![CDATA[ China, after abstaining in U.N. vote, criticizes airstrikes on Gaddafi forces ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032102560.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032102560.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:17:00 EDT Keith B. Richburg <![CDATA[ Egypt's Interior Ministry building set on fire during police protest ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032202271.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032202271.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:58:01 EDT

]]> Edward Cody and Michael Birnbaum <![CDATA[ In Libya, Gaddafi's forces dig into populated areas ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032104702.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032104702.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:10:01 EDT Sudarsan Raghavan <![CDATA[ Amid Libyan airstrikes, new rifts open in international coalition ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032104551.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032104551.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:47:00 EDT Greg Jaffe and Karen DeYoung <![CDATA[ Fire sweeps Egypt's Interior Ministry building as police protest outside to demand higher pay ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032202314.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032202314.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:08:01 EDT Associated Press <![CDATA[ In Tunisia, first steps toward democracy ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032104346.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032104346.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:30:02 EDT

]]> Tara Bahrampour <![CDATA[ Obama lauds Latin American democracies, defends Libya action during Chile visit ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032103680.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032103680.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:16:00 EDT Perry Bacon Jr. <![CDATA[ U.S., allies seek to maintain Arab support for military intervention in Libya ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032104687.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032104687.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:09:00 EDT Joby Warrick <![CDATA[ U.S. jet crashes in Libya, pilots survive, as Gaddafi's forces dig in ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032200155.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032200155.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:04:00 EDT Sudarsan Raghavan <![CDATA[ During Chile visit, Obama defends Libya military action ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032102019.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032102019.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:00:00 EDT

]]> Perry Bacon Jr. <![CDATA[ U.S. jet crashes in Libya, pilots survive, as Gaddafi's forces dig in ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032201189.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032201189.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:01:01 EDT Sudarsan Raghavan <![CDATA[ Cicely Wolters: An unabashed advocate for the Peace Corps ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032102859.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032102859.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:40:02 EDT The Partnership for Public Service <![CDATA[ In Libya, Gaddafi's forces dig into populated areas ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032200156.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032200156.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:10:00 EDT Sudarsan Raghavan <![CDATA[ Envisioning a post-Gaddafi future, some refugees consider returning ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032102884.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032102884.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:56:02 EDT

]]> Tara Bahrampour <![CDATA[ U.N. confirms probe into allegations of torture by Gaddafi's forces ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030903905.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030903905.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:50:03 EDT Edward Cody <![CDATA[ Libyan rebels launch offensive; coalition continues pounding Gaddafi's forces ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032101758.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032101758.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:31:00 EDT Sudarsan Raghavan, Peter Finn and William Branigin <![CDATA[ U.S. actions in Libya may speak louder than words ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031904849.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031904849.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:47:00 EDT Mary Beth Sheridan and Scott Wilson <![CDATA[ Two fighters, shoulder to shoulder, show the diversity of the Libyan rebel forces ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/13/AR2011031303982.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/13/AR2011031303982.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:37:01 EDT

]]> Leila Fadel <![CDATA[ Questions raised about U.S. role and goals in Libya ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032004198.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032004198.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:06:02 EDT Karen DeYoung and Peter Finn <![CDATA[ Obama puts his foreign policy on display: at once, the hand of friendship, the hand of might ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032102867.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032102867.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:16:00 EDT Associated Press <![CDATA[ US Marshals: Woman accused in fatal Texas day care fire returns to US after capture in Nigeria ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032101840.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032101840.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:31:01 EDT Associated Press <![CDATA[ Obama praises Brazil as a model of democracy ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032001952.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032001952.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:27:08 EDT

]]> Perry Bacon Jr. and Juan Forero <![CDATA[ Obama, Gates to leave Washington for official visits as Libya crisis deepens ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031802685.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031802685.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:15:02 EDT Craig Whitlock <![CDATA[ In Libyan capital, a revolution crushed ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031801907.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031801907.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:51:00 EDT Liz Sly <![CDATA[ Missile strikes building in Libyan compound where Gaddafi lives ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032004581.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032004581.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:46:02 EDT Liz Sly <![CDATA[ On a Libyan field, allied airstrikes bring destruction and hope ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032004350.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032004350.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:45:13 EDT

]]> Sudarsan Raghavan <![CDATA[ Arab League condemns broad bombing campaign in Libya ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032001965.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032001965.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:17:00 EDT Edward Cody <![CDATA[ Questions raised about U.S. role and goals in Libya ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032101647.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032101647.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:08:02 EDT Karen DeYoung and Peter Finn <![CDATA[ U.S. and European officials say initial assault on Gaddafi's forces 'very effective'; Libyan leader pledges 'long, drawn-out war' ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031903274.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031903274.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:07:00 EDT Liz Sly, Greg Jaffe and Craig Whitlock <![CDATA[ Egyptian voters say 'yes' to speedy elections ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032003367.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032003367.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:36:01 EDT

]]> Richard Leiby <![CDATA[ Obama visits Brazil with Libya on his mind ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032002586.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032002586.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sun, 20 Mar 2011 15:39:00 EDT Perry Bacon Jr. and Juan Forero <![CDATA[ Obama's story resonates in racially diverse Brazil ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031803286.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031803286.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:37:00 EDT Juan Forero <![CDATA[ Libyan rebels' stronghold becomes ghostly war zone ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031901463.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031901463.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:57:01 EDT Sudarsan Raghavan <![CDATA[ Egypt: initial results show constitutional reforms passing, and unprecedented turnout ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032001744.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032001744.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:16:11 EDT

]]> Associated Press <![CDATA[ For Bahrain protest movement, democratic hopes give way to sectarian concerns ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031903478.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031903478.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:30:00 EDT Michael Birnbaum <![CDATA[ Egyptians swarm polls in first vote since revolution ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031902104.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031902104.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:08:05 EDT Edward Cody and Richard Leiby <![CDATA[ Gaddafi could turn to Libya's mustard gas stockpile, some officials fear ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031906764.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031906764.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:02:00 EDT R. Jeffrey Smith <![CDATA[ Obama's shift toward military action in Libya ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031805544.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031805544.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:59:00 EDT

]]> Scott Wilson and Joby Warrick <![CDATA[ Clinton says U.S. supports, but will not lead, military operation against Libya ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031902779.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031902779.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:29:00 EDT Mary Beth Sheridan <![CDATA[ France fires first shots against Libya after Gaddafi's forces enter Benghazi ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031806115.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031806115.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:29:01 EDT Liz Sly, Sudarsan Raghavan and Joby Warrick <![CDATA[ U.S., allies' jets poised to fly over Libya as other nations mull strategy ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031805090.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031805090.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:52:01 EDT Karen DeYoung <![CDATA[ Obama demands pull-back of Libyan troops; Tripoli declares cease-fire ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/17/AR2011031703070.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/17/AR2011031703070.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:37:00 EDT

]]> William Branigin, Liz Sly and Sudarsan Raghavan <![CDATA[ Obama administration seeks more U.N. authority to intervene in Libya ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031604860.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031604860.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:48:01 EDT Scott Wilson, Colum Lynch and Karen DeYoung <![CDATA[ Libyans brace for Gaddafi offensive in rebel stronghold of Benghazi ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/17/AR2011031704479.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/17/AR2011031704479.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:12:03 EDT Sudarsan Raghavan <![CDATA[ Libya declares cease-fire and says it will stop military operations as the West mobilizes ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031801914.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031801914.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:22:12 EDT Associated Press <![CDATA[ Clinton visits Cairo's Tahrir Square, decries violence in Bahrain ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031601641.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031601641.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:22:04 EDT

]]> Joby Warrick and Richard Leiby <![CDATA[ Clinton encounters frustration with U.S. stance on Arab unrest ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/17/AR2011031705197.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/17/AR2011031705197.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:51:04 EDT Joby Warrick <![CDATA[ New York Times renews call for information on journalists missing in Libya ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/17/AR2011031704767.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/17/AR2011031704767.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:34:00 EDT Post <![CDATA[ White House appears reluctant to take hard line with Arab monarchies ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031604801.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031604801.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:20:02 EDT Craig Whitlock <![CDATA[ France pleads for military intervention as Gaddafi forces attack Libyan rebels ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031602350.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031602350.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:40:00 EDT

]]> Edward Cody <![CDATA[ In Libya, Gaddafi's tanks split rebel forces ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031503163.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031503163.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:47:01 EDT Sudarsan Raghavan <![CDATA[ In Cairo, Hillary Clinton pledges millions in U.S. aid to Egypt ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031603734.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031603734.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:45:03 EDT Joby Warrick and Richard Leiby <![CDATA[ Congress members struggle to define message on Mideast, North Africa ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502763.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502763.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:40:00 EDT David A. Fahrenthold <![CDATA[ Treasury officials freeze more assets as part of Libya sanction effort ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031505777.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031505777.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:20:10 EDT

]]> Robert O'Harrow Jr. <![CDATA[ Gaddafi's forces likely to push rebels back to Benghazi, analysts say ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031503324.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031503324.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:09:08 EDT Craig Whitlock <![CDATA[ Israel intercepts ship it says carried Iranian weapons bound for Gaza ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502795.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502795.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:36:01 EDT Janine Zacharia <![CDATA[ G8 ministers defer to UN for resolution on helping Libyan rebels ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031500558.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031500558.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:15:02 EDT JAMEY KEATEN <![CDATA[ Latest developments in Arab political unrest stretching from North Africa to Persian Gulf ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031503123.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031503123.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:01:03 EDT

]]> The Associated Press <![CDATA[ A look at the 17 nations holding more than 850 Somali pirate suspects for prosecution ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031503115.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031503115.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:00:02 EDT The Associated Press <![CDATA[ More pirates facing prosecution as attacks increase in violence; pirates jailed in 17 nations ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502891.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502891.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:58:02 EDT KATHARINE HOURELD <![CDATA[ Egyptian Interior Ministry dissolves much hated state security agency ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502767.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502767.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:35:02 EDT ZEINA KARAM <![CDATA[ Israel says its navy intercepts Egypt-bound ship carrying arms off Mediterranean coast ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031501303.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031501303.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:30:01 EDT

]]> ARON HELLER <![CDATA[ Gadhafi tells rebels 'surrender or flee' as his forces gain in east and west Libya ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031501534.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031501534.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:08:01 EDT DIAA HADID and RYAN LUCAS <![CDATA[ Egypt's interior minister has dissolved of the country's hated state security agency ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502782.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502782.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:07:02 EDT The Associated Press <![CDATA[ As Gadhafi struggles at home, AU moves forward on his pet project: the United States of Africa ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502514.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502514.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:07:02 EDT ANITA POWELL <![CDATA[ 13 Somalis die in mortar attacks in capital; AU arrests 3 soldiers for wounding civilians ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502670.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502670.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:53:01 EDT

]]> The Associated Press <![CDATA[ Governor's convoy in north Nigeria rushing to president crashes, killing 4 and injuring 11 ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502142.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502142.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:47:02 EDT MUAWIYA GARBA FUNTUA <![CDATA[ Rebel council seeks to transform Libya ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031404469.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031404469.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:11:03 EDT Sudarsan Raghavan <![CDATA[ Libya's Gadhafi, increasingly isolated internationally, finds supporters in Latin America ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031500154.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031500154.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:54:00 EDT IAN JAMES <![CDATA[ Clinton, top US visitor since uprising, pressing Egypt's temporary leaders to stick to reform ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031500514.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031500514.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:40:03 EDT

]]> The Associated Press <![CDATA[ Egypt to vote on constitition changes, but some pro-democracy critics pressing for 'no' ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031501454.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031501454.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:27:01 EDT HAMZA HENDAWI <![CDATA[ Battle for key Libyan city on Gadhafi's doorstep was test of rebel strength ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031500892.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031500892.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:25:01 EDT KIM GAMEL and MAGGIE MICHAEL <![CDATA[ South Africa working to help Aristide return, says US should discuss any objections with Haiti ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031501216.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031501216.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:39:00 EDT DONNA BRYSON <![CDATA[ Rebel council seeks to transform Libya ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031405220.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031405220.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:16:00 EDT

]]> Sudarsan Raghavan <![CDATA[ Police raid headquarters of the prime minister's party in Zimbabwe ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031500492.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031500492.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:02:01 EDT The Associated Press <![CDATA[ South Africans decry rapes of lesbians, call for government action ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031500198.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031500198.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:29:01 EDT THANDISIZWE MGUDLWA <![CDATA[ Critics say Egypt getting crash course in constitutional confusion ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031404196.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031404196.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:29:03 EDT Richard Leiby <![CDATA[ Critics say Egypt getting crash course in constitutional confusion ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031403441.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031403441.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

]]> Richard Leiby <![CDATA[ US gauges Libyan opposition in Paris as allies call for swift military intervention ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031404199.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031404199.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:37:03 EDT The Associated Press <![CDATA[ Yemen deports 2 American, 2 British journalists as country is roiled by unrest ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031403542.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031403542.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:29:01 EDT ELIZABETH A. KENNEDY <![CDATA[ Gadhafi's government controls the skies by day; sundown brings rebels out in oil-rich east ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031403415.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031403415.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:24:01 EDT RYAN LUCAS and ZEINA KARAM <![CDATA[ Obama administration prepares for possibility of new post-revolt Islamist regimes ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/03/AR2011030306115.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/03/AR2011030306115.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:05:01 EDT

]]> Scott Wilson <![CDATA[ Poll: Conditional support for Libya no-fly zone ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031402196.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031402196.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:47:03 EDT Jon Cohen <![CDATA[ Gates says U.S. military could enforce a no-fly zone in Libya if Obama ordered one ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/12/AR2011031204978.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/12/AR2011031204978.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:08:00 EDT Peter Finn and Scott Wilson <![CDATA[ Libya gains control of more rebel territory ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/13/AR2011031302761.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/13/AR2011031302761.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:29:00 EDT Liz Sly and Tara Bahrampour <![CDATA[ At least 50 African Union peacekeepers dead in Somalia clashes ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/04/AR2011030404211.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/04/AR2011030404211.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:30:00 EDT

]]> Sudarsan Raghavan <![CDATA[ Gaddafi forces push deeper into rebel-held territory ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/12/AR2011031205887.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/12/AR2011031205887.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:18:00 EDT Liz Sly and Sudarsan Raghavan <![CDATA[ In Libya, underground jail a daunting reminder of Moammar Gaddafi's grip ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/12/AR2011031204996.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/12/AR2011031204996.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:52:06 EDT Sudarsan Raghavan <![CDATA[ Obama keeps his eye on independent voters ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/12/AR2011031203508.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/12/AR2011031203508.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:45:05 EST Dan Balz <![CDATA[ Arab League's backing of no-fly zone over Libya ramps up pressure on West ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/12/AR2011031200900.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/12/AR2011031200900.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:59:01 EST

]]> Richard Leiby and Scott Wilson <![CDATA[ Businessman escapes Libya posing as Gaddafi loyalist ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/11/AR2011031104102.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/11/AR2011031104102.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sat, 12 Mar 2011 02:00:05 EST Tara Bahrampour and Samuel Sockol <![CDATA[ Obama offers tempered support for Libya rebels ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/11/AR2011031105448.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/11/AR2011031105448.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST Scott Wilson and Edward Cody <![CDATA[ E.U. no longer recognizes Gaddafi as Libya's leader but resists bolder steps ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/11/AR2011031101009.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/11/AR2011031101009.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:51:01 EST Edward Cody <![CDATA[ In Libya, Gaddafi forces recapture strategic western town ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/11/AR2011031106271.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/11/AR2011031106271.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:51:01 EST

]]> Liz Sly <![CDATA[ Obama concerned about Gaddafi's gains but says noose is tightening on Libyan leader ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/10/AR2011031006555.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/10/AR2011031006555.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:05:01 EST Karen DeYoung, Edward Cody and William Branigin <![CDATA[ Obama signals willingness to intervene militarily in Libya if crisis worsens ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/03/AR2011030305726.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/03/AR2011030305726.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:04:04 EST Karen DeYoung <![CDATA[ In Libya, advance by Gaddafi forces sends rebels fleeing ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/10/AR2011031000566.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/10/AR2011031000566.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:11:03 EST Liz Sly and Tara Bahrampour <![CDATA[ Intelligence director's testimony about Gaddafi causes controversy ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/10/AR2011031006237.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/10/AR2011031006237.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:05:01 EST

]]> Greg Miller <![CDATA[ Egypt's leaders seek police force's speedy return to duty ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/10/AR2011031004204.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/10/AR2011031004204.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:10:04 EST Richard Leiby <![CDATA[ U.S., Europe considering naval operations to deliver humanitarian aid to Libya ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/08/AR2011030805868.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/08/AR2011030805868.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:38:00 EST Karen DeYoung <![CDATA[ Top intelligence official says Gaddafi likely to prevail; U.S., Europe weigh responses ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/10/AR2011031002000.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/10/AR2011031002000.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:38:00 EST Craig Whitlock, Edward Cody and Liz Sly <![CDATA[ Rebel-held Misurata under siege as rebels, Gaddafi forces battle in eastern and western Libya ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030901771.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030901771.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:53:03 EST

]]> Steve Hendrix, Liz Sly and Tara Bahrampour <![CDATA[ Sectarian clashes in Egypt challenge revolutionary idealism ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030904546.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030904546.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Thu, 10 Mar 2011 03:27:02 EST Richard Leiby <![CDATA[ On Libya, Obama willing to let allies take the lead ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030905672.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030905672.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:21:00 EST Scott Wilson <![CDATA[ 13 die in sectarian violence in Cairo ]]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030901944.html?wprss=rss_world/africa http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030901944.html?wprss=rss_world/africa Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:53:00 EST Richard N. Leiby