Rebels begin to take steps to govern areas under their control in order to build a country 'from scratch'
Fighting has devastated coastal cities in central Libya, but life in parts of rebel-controlled east settled into an uneasy calm
Opposition forces, based mostly in the east, fighting much better-equipped, better-trained Gadhafi troops
Abdel Fattah Younes says NATO is causing hundreds of civilian deaths in Misrata, east of Tripoli
Officials say rebels, composed largely of volunteers with little or no military training, are at a disadvantage against Gadhafi forces
Opposition spokesman says the rebels have conferred with NATO commanders on ways to prevent it from happening again
Libyan rebels frantically fleeing eastward after forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi drive them from Ras Lanuf
Now some residents in Benghazi say they wish international coalition would go further and provide arms to opposition
South African President Jacob Zuma warns that Western-led bombings of Libyan military installations must not target civilians
In Africa 70 percent of city dwellers live in slums or shantytowns, ften called informal settlements
Human Rights Watch says political violence threatens reconciliation, will make it impossible to hold free, fair elections due next year
Leaders agree challenges are enormous, but differ over most important priority when asked the question during a recent visit to Juba
Region faces severe shortage of skilled professionals, after decades of conflict
Local authorities have begun rebuilding hospitals and clinics, but training remains major challenge
As leaders prepare for final results, officials say whether region chooses to separate or remain part of Sudan, challenges remain
Early voting results in southern Sudan indicate the region has overwhelmingly voted for independence
Relief officials say at least 1 million people will continue to need food assistance despite improvement in food security
Officials say at least 30 people have died in border clashes with northern Sudan, though observers say voting itself is going well
Officials and activists try to gauge efficacy of campaign launched a year ago in country with record 5.7 million HIV-infected
Businessman Henry Okah considered as leader of Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta
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