BANGUI (AFP) - The countries of central Africa began sending reinforcements Tuesday to protect the Central African Republic’s capital from rebels who control much of the country and are demanding the departure of President Francois Bozize.Gabon, Congo-Brazzaville and Cameroon have each ...

As revolt swept key ally Egypt, US President Barack Obama asked Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to make good on his promises and avoid a violent response to the thousands of protesters in the streets. Obama spoke with Mubarak shortly after the latter addressed his country saying he was asking his ...