Planner Benghazi Attack Formally Designated Terrorist
A terrorist once imprisoned at Guantánamo was likely involved in the Benghazi attack.
Africa
Libyan Defense Threatens to Sink Oil Tanker at Rebel Port
Federalists in eastern Libya intend to ship oil independently unless their demands are met.
Despite French Intervention, Million Flee in Central Africa
Violence between Christians and Muslims seems to worsen, despite a French attempt to restore order.
South Sudan Army, Nuer Clash Despite Attempt to Broker Truce
South Sudan’s army battles an ethnic Nuer militia days after regional leaders tried to find a negotiated settlement.
South Sudanese Rebels Seize Oil Producing Province
Forces loyal to former vice president Riek Machar occupy regions in the north.
New York and Cairo: Triumphs of Demagoguery
Both New York’s new mayor, Bill de Blasio, and Egypt’s government put populism before sane economic policy.
France Restores Calm in Former Colony, Suggests Leader Resign
The sectarian violence in the Central African Republic appears to have abated, but there is no political resolution yet.
French Troops Land in Central African Republic, Thousands Flee
French forces attempt to restore order in their former colony’s capital, a day after heavy fighting.
Little Might Come of Egyptian-Russian Defense Cooperation
Egypt’s promise of a “new era” in relations with Russia is probably designed to put pressure on America.
Libyan Berber Militia Shuts Undersea Gas Exports to Italy
Militants block natural gas exports to pressure the central government into recognizing their heritage.
East Libya Autonomy Movement Declares Regional Government
The region that gave birth to the Libyan revolt demands to share power with Tripoli.
Egypt Aid Suspension Worries America’s Arab Allies, Israel
Israel and the Gulf monarchs are wary of destabilizing a government in Cairo they can work with.
Authorities on Edge After Al Qaeda Leader Captured in Libya
The Americans kept Libya’s government in the dark about their plan to apprehend a terrorist.
Egypt Resorts to Stopgap Economic Measures in Crisis
The interim government does little to improve Egypt’s long-term economic prospects.
Tunisia’s Islamists to Resign, Pave Way for New Elections
The ruling Islamists agrees to form a caretaker government with seculars before elections are called.