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Tag Archives: monarchy
To be the King of Libya
When Muammar al-Gaddafi was a student at the Benghazi Academy in the 1960s, he swore to destroy monarchism in Libya. In September 1969, when his military coup finally overthrew the monarchy, Libya was proclaimed a republic by Gaddafi. Shortly thereafter, … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign affairs, Lee's Page
Tagged Arab Nationalism, Benghazi, Benghazi Military Academy, crown prince, dynasty, Egypt, exiles, Gaddafi, Hasan as-Senussi, Idris, Idris I, islamic socialism, Italy, King, Libya, marxism, monarch, monarchism, monarchy, Muammar al-Gaddafi, Muhammad as-Senussi, prince, rapprochement, republic, republicanism, revolution, scepter, Seif al Islam, Tripoli, vagrant
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Rain for the Ruins
(photo: Michael Deeble) With heavy rains flooding Southern Africa and displacing thousands, surely saving graces must be found in parched and dying Swaziland, a country long thirsting for a drop of rain. But somewhat typically, that oppressed country’s autocrat King … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign affairs, History, Lee's Page, Uncategorized
Tagged Africa, agriculture, biofuels, dictatorship, drought, economic development, economy, ethanol, foreign aid, George Ayittey, HIV, King, Media, monarchy, Mswati, rain, South Africa, Swaziland
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