In This Issue:

- Leading the News

- United States – Africa Relations

- North Africa

- East Africa

- West Africa

- Sub-Saharan Africa

- General Africa News

- Excerpt from Leading the News:

Libya -

On July 12th, the U.S. State Department published a statement expressing concern that the ongoing violence in Libya could lead to more widespread violence. State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki affirmed support for Libya’s democratic transition and called for the seating of the new Council of Representatives as soon as possible. She also stressed the role of Libya’s Constitution Drafting Assembly in building the new country and said its work should continue without interference or violence.