North-Africa
Libyan Militia Commander Faces ICC Trial Over Torture Allegations
In a milestone moment for victims of Libya’s long-running violence, the International Criminal Court has opened a three-day hearing for Khaled Mohamed…
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Libya
North-Africa
Shipwreck Off Libya’s Coast Leaves Sudanese Migrants Dead
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said at least 17 Sudanese refugees have drowned after a boat sank in the Mediterranean, in one…
North-Africa
Somalia repatriates 174 migrants from Libya after detention, abuse
Friday April 24, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia brought home 174 young nationals from Libya on Thursday in a government-led repatriation effort…
North-Africa
UN Mission Condemns Libya’s Lack of Progress in Political Transition
Hanna Tetteh, head of the UN Support Mission in Libya, warned that momentum toward national elections and the creation of unified institutions…
Somalia
Somalia, Libya agree to repatriate 400 Somali migrants from prisons
Sunday April 12, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and Libya have moved to bring home roughly 400 Somali nationals held in Libyan…
North-Africa
Dozens Feared Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libya Coast
At least two people have been confirmed dead and dozens remain unaccounted for after a migrant vessel capsized in the Mediterranean, rescuers…
North-Africa
Egypt, Turkey discuss Libya, Somalia, Sahel security amid rising regional tensions
Egypt, Turkey step up African security coordination in Cairo talks on Libya, Horn of Africa and Sahel CAIRO — Egypt and Turkey…
North-Africa
Somali immigration officials thwart attempt to smuggle girl to Libya
Mogadishu — Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency said Wednesday it foiled an attempt to smuggle a Somali minor out of the country…
North-Africa
Libya, Greece Recover Eight Bodies as Mediterranean Death Toll Rises
TRIPOLI/ATHENS — At least eight people died in two separate Mediterranean crossings this weekend, as five bodies washed ashore near Libya’s capital…
North-Africa
Turkey challenges Greek energy deal near Crete, citing 2019 Libya accord
ANKARA, Türkiye — Türkiye on Thursday denounced Greece’s new agreement with U.S. energy major Chevron to explore for hydrocarbons south of Crete,…
North-Africa
Libya Achieves Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Threat
The World Health Organization announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a milestone that clears the country of…
