South Africa working to help Aristide return, says US should discuss any objections with Haiti

PRETORIA, South Africa - South Africa is helping ousted Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide return to his homeland from exile in Pretoria, and any problems Washington has with that should be taken up with Haiti, the deputy foreign minister said Tuesday.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031501216.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Governor's convoy in north Nigeria rushing to president crashes, killing 4 and injuring 11

KATSINA, Nigeria - A Nigerian state governor survived a car crash that left four dead as he traveled to meet the president in the oil-rich country's north.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502142.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Libyans brace for Gaddafi offensive in rebel stronghold of Benghazi

The rebel stronghold braces for a major offensive by the Libyan leader's loyalists, a battle that most expected to be fierce, bloody and likely to decide the fate of the month-old populist rebellion against Gaddafi's 41-year grip on the country.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/17/AR2011031704479.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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