Sa’adi Gaddafi, the third son of the former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been released from jail in the capital Tripoli, where he had been held since 2014. He was commander of Libya’s Special Forces but was also famous for attempting a career as a professional footballer in Italy. After …
Read More »“Tens of thousands registered missing in Africa”, ICRC says
In a statement marking the International Day of the Disappeared, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said more than 44,000 people, 45% of them children, are currently declared missing across Africa. About 82% of those missing are said to be from just seven countries with armed conflicts. According …
Read More »Morocco suspends relations with German embassy
Morocco has announced that it has suspended contacts with the German embassy in the country over its stance on Western Sahara. The country’s foreign affairs ministry cited “deep disagreements concerning crucial issues,” without elaborating, reports BBC News. A senior Moroccan diplomat cited Germany’s reaction to the US decision in December …
Read More »Libyan Interior minister survives assassination attempt
Fathi Bashagha, the interior minister of Libya’s unity government, survived an assassination attempt Sunday on a highway near the capital Tripoli, said an official from his inner circle. According to officials, his convoy was fired on from an armored car while he was on the highway. His police escort then …
Read More »Libya celebrates 10 years since the overthrow of Gaddafi
Libyans marked Wednesday’s 10th anniversary of the 2011 uprising that ousted and killed the long-time ruler Moammar Gadhafi. Libyans from all walks of life gathered at Tripoli main square to celebrate this decade-old anniversary amid tight security. The celebrations began Tuesday night not only in Tripoli but also in other …
Read More »Libya rivals choose interim leaders at UN-backed talks in Geneva
Delegates from Libya’s warring factions on Friday selected four leaders to guide the North African country through to national elections in December, seen as a major step toward unifying a nation with two rival governments in the east and west. The 74 delegates chose a list of candidates in a …
Read More »Libyan Dialogue agrees on steps for interim government
Libya’s political Dialogue team have adopted a mechanism to select and appoint the next executive authority that will rule the country for an interim period. It’s a deal that has been in the making for two months, following an agreement last year to hold presidential and parliamentary elections in December. …
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