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Libyan leader’s death will resonate around Africa

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October 20, 2011 Government and politics, World

Former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi was killed today by rebel troops. University of Florida Political Science Professor Lenardo Villalon says this may help create a cooperative government in Libya.

[audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/10/villalon1.mp3]

Villalon says Gadhafi has played a controversial leadership role in Libya and his death will not only help unify that country, but Africa overall.

 

About Ethan Magoc

Ethan is a journalist at WUFT News. He's a Pennsylvania native who found a home reporting Florida's stories. Reach him by emailing emagoc@wuft.org or calling 352-294-1525.

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