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Jihadists, Libya army clashes leave dead soldiers

Africa Staff Reporter - 25 Nov 2013

A battle in which at least five soldiers have died has been sparked by clashes between a Jihadist group and Libyan special forces, says the army.

Libya’s NTC meets in secret, deputy resigns

Africa Staff Reporter - 22 Jan 2012

Libyan students protested in Benghazi after angry demonstrators lobbed grenades and stormed the offices of the ruling NTC -- then its deputy resigned.

Big dreams in Libya for brand new Benghazi

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Dec 2011

The people of Libya have argued that it is time for Benghazi to regain it's rightful place as a leading business and commercial centre.

Rebel tug-of-war in Libya after military chief’s death

Africa Staff Reporter - 30 Jul 2011

Questions around Libyan rebel divisions are swirling following the killing of their own military chief.

Diplomats beat path to Benghazi

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Jun 2011

Diplomats from the United Nations and from Spain on Wednesday joined a growing number of envoys beating a path to the Libyan rebel capital Benghazi.

Libya rebels welcome US drones, McCain visit

Africa Staff Reporter - 22 Apr 2011

Rebels welcomed a US decision to deploy Predator drones and Senator John McCain to Libya on Friday, where Gaddafi's forces still have the upper hand.

Zuma’s Libyan pax implodes

Africa Staff Reporter - 11 Apr 2011

President Zuma's bid to halt Libya's civil war collapsed after Gaddafi's forces shelled a besieged city and rebels insisted "Brother Leader" must go.

Gunfire and explosions rock Tripoli

Article Sara Hussein - 22 Mar 2011

Muammar Gaddafi's Tripoli compound was rocked by blasts on Monday and his southern strongholds and a navy base were bombed.

Gaddafi announces ‘decisive battle’

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Mar 2011

Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi said his forces would fight a "decisive battle" on Thursday.

Gadaffi clings to power amid exodus fears

Africa Staff Reporter - 24 Feb 2011

Eastern Libya was in full revolt on Thursday as veteran strongman Moammar Gadaffi made good his bloodcurdling vow to cling to power.

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