North-Africa
UN: Libyan Weapons Fuel Extremist Groups in Nigeria and the Sahel
The United Nations says weapons looted during Libya’s 2011 conflict are now stoking violence across West Africa, turning up in…
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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
