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Setback to Gaddafi's African dream
Unrest deals a serious blow to Libyan leader's grand vision for 'United States of Africa' under his leadership.
Last Modified: 24 Feb 2011 07:21 GMT

Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan president, has always promoted himself as one of Africa's great leaders touting a vision of progress and wealth for the entire continent.

Now, after a week of violence in his country, the African Union has condemned his actions against the pro-democracy movement that demands to oust him from office.

Al Jazeera's Yvonne Ndege reports from Abuja.

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