Mr Mbeki has managed to swing important internationalleaders behind his Africa rejuvenation plan, the New Partnership for Africa's Development (Nepad).
For their part, some continent leaders say they did not rush to recognize the new Libyan leadership because the international community overstepped its boundaries.
Mr Cameron has said the international community stands ready to give advice and assistance to the country's newleaders as they embark on the path of building a free, democratic and inclusive Libya.