A friend in Ouagoudougu, but odds are against him. As judgment day approaches for Wolfowitz in Washington, Reuters and The Nation Nairobi highlight some views from Africa. And while the Wolfie crisis is just one of the Bank's worries, it's a big one. Apparently even Gonzales has more staying power.

Three years ago this week, Wolfowitz faced a different jury and tough Iraq questions. Will he get off as easy this time around?

Shannon Lawrence ~ May 14, 2007

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