The Rising Sons of North Africa

Across north Africa - in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia - preparations for dynastic successions appear to be underway. But none of these countries rulers, or their heirs apparent, will admit it, fearing public opposition and, more apparently, resistance from rivals who have much to lose.

LONDON – The role played by Libyan ruler Muammar al-Qaddafi’s son, Saif al-Islam, in gaining the release of the Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi, and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s state visit to Washington accompanied by his son, Gamal, suggest that dynastic successions are underway in both countries.

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