Africa Analysis

Libyan rebels are positioning themselves for a fight for Tripoli, but urban warfare will be difficult. (With STRATFOR map)

A claimed rebel advance could cut Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's regime off from fuel supplies at a particularly difficult time. (With STRATFOR map)

Somali pirates refused to release some of a ship's crew after receiving a ransom payment until additional demands were met, part of the growing uncertainty surrounding pirate activity and how to counteract it. (With STRATFOR map)