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Qaddafi Named Chairman of African Union

Libyan leader vows to pursue plan for 'United States of Africa'

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 2, 2009 12:19 PM CST

(Newser) – Muammar Qaddafi vowed to pursue his dream of creating a united, pan-African government after being named chairman of the African Union today, Reuters reports. Elected by African heads of state for a 1-year term, the Libyan leader said the organization must consider his proposal for...   Read full story »

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