Libya "could produce more solar power than oil"
afrol News, 27 February - Libya could generate approximately five times the amount of energy from solar power than it currently produces in crude oil, according to researchers. This would be achieved from only 0.1 percent of the desert country's landmass.
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Ghaddafi disappears from Libyan notes
afrol News, 25 February - Mohamar Ghaddafi is soon to be destructed for good, at least from Libyan banknotes. The Tripoli Central Bank finally has its new paper money ready, where the ex-dictator is replaced by revolutionary fighters.
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Libya peace very fragile, warns UN
afrol News, 29 January - The newest report on the situation in Libya concludes on dramatic challenges for the North African country. State-building reforms are going to slow, endangering stability, and the Mali conflict may spill over to Libya, the UN warns.
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Libya's Foreign Minister defects
afrol News, 31 March - On a flight to the UK, Libyan Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa has asked for asylum, saying he wants to leave the Ghaddafi government. Mr Koussa was seen as one of Colonel Ghaddafi's most trusted associates.
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Benghazi celebrates UN resolution
afrol News, 18 March - Spontaneous celebrations broke out in Benghazi as the UN Security Council authorised "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya, including the use of military force.
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Libya rebels hold key city Ajdabiya
afrol News, 15 March - Despite a further advance eastward by Ghaddafi troops, the Libyan rebels claim to be able to hold the city of Ajdabiya, which is key to stop an advance to Benghazi and Tobruk.
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Ghaddafi regime shows signs of weakness
afrol News, 8 March - As Libya's rebels have repelled offensives from pro-Ghaddafi troops and NATO starts monitoring Libya's air space, Benghazi rebels confirm they were offered to negotiate about Colonel Ghadaffi's departure.
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"No-fly zone" or Libya to lie in ruins
afrol News, 6 March - The Ghaddafi regime is determined to bomb Libya's cities, infrastructure and oil installations into ruins rather than giving them up. A "no-fly zone" is needed right now, Libyans demand.
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» 04.03.2011 - Libya's ambassador in Namibia defects » 04.03.2011 - Protesters defy terror in Tripoli » 03.03.2011 - Evacuation of scared Africans from Libya starts » 02.03.2011 - "Kenya, Niger, Mali troops support Ghaddafi" » 02.03.2011 - Ghaddafi offensives secure control over Tripoli » 02.03.2011 - Libya, Chad row over "mercenaries" » 02.03.2011 - Ghadames; first "liberated" town in south-west Libya » 01.03.2011 - International intervention in Libya may near » 28.02.2011 - Africans hunted down in "liberated" Libya » 27.02.2011 - Ghaddafi's control reduced to part of Tripoli » 26.02.2011 - African mercenaries in Libya: Fact or racism? » 25.02.2011 - Ghaddafi row in The Gambia » 25.02.2011 - Foreign intervention in Libya more probable » 25.02.2011 - Protesters control great part of Tripoli » 25.02.2011 - Friday; day of giant protests in Libya
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