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Libya: GNA declares state of emergency as Haftar forces move near

The UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) Monday declared state of emergency in Sirte and called for the mobilization of all aligned-forces as the Libyan National Army (LNA) connected to rival administration in the east moved forward to the southern outskirts of the city. The security authorities of the city, which is under the control […]

Sub-Saharan Africa faces grave hunger challenges in 2020 -WFP

The World Food Program has warned in its 2020 Global Hotspots Report that millions of people in Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central Sahel region will require life-saving food assistance in the coming months. The sheer scale and complexity of the needs will stretch the UN food relief agency’s capacity to […]

Libya Asks EU for Armed Ships, Helicopters to Prevent Migrants’ Crossings to Europe

Libya’s UN-backed government has requested the EU to provide it with armed ships and helicopters to intercept and prevent migrants from making the risky journey on boats to cross the Mediterranean towards Europe. Libya’s request was marred by allegation of abuse endured by migrants on Libyan coast as well as a lack of strategy by […]