Libya’s leader had shown greater interest in the Internet since 2003 – that is, until Tunisia’s so-called ‘social media revolution’.

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The end of President Ali’s rule has created a greater temporary spike in interest on Twitter than the Sudanese referendum for independence or Ivorian President Gbagbo’s refusal to back down caused in previous weeks.