Americans may be evacuated from African capital

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ReutersHundreds protest in front of the French Embassy in the Bangui, Central African Republic, on Wednesday, expressing anger over the lack of response by the former colonial power to rebels advancing on the capital. By NBC News and wire servicesThe United States military was preparing Thursday for a possible evacuation of American citizens from the Central African Republic as rebel forces advanced on the capital, Bangui, a senior defense official told NBC News.

Follow @NBCNewsWorld  Insurgents on motorbikes and in pickup trucks have driven to within 45 miles of Bangui after weeks of fighting, threatening to end President Francois Bozize's nearly 10-year rule over the turbulent, resource-rich country.

Bozize appealed to the United States and France to help push back the rebels.


Some U.S. Special Forces are operating in the country, trying to track down the Lords Resistance Army, a rebel group responsible for killing thousands of civilians across four African nations. There was no indication that these forces would be used to aid Bozize against the advancing insurgents.

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[Shola Sholaz]

What are Americans even doing in Africa in the first place? Are they ill in the head....hehehe