African Union ready to discuss recognition of Libyan rebels

The African Union is ready to discuss with representatives of the National Transitional Council the possibility of recognizing Libya’s interim leadership, after the council made certain commitments in Paris during a summit this week. The National Transitional Council assured the African Union that it would protect African workers in Libya. The comments came Thursday during a conference on Libya's future that included representatives of 60 nations and the NTC. The 54-nation African Union has yet to recognize the NTC as Libya's legitimate government. However, at least 13 African countries have recognized the NTC, including Nigeria, Ethiopia and Ivory Coast.