Tripoli resident decribes a city 'under siege'

He is Africa's longest serving ruler, but how much longer will Libya's Colonel Muammar Gaddafi stay in power?

His hold on power once described as a 'vice-like grip', now seems increasingly tenuous.

There is talk of mass protests today after noon prayers while fighting continues for control of key towns.

Human rights groups say at least 300 people have been killed in the fighting, and many more wounded.

Tripoli has been one of the worst affected areas.

BBC Focus on Africa's Sophie Ikenye spoke to a resident who we aren't naming for his safety.