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Libya, Somalia forge partnerships in investment, education

Libya and Somalia have signed several Memoranda of Understanding providing for fostering cooperation in investments, educational exchanges, and training opportunities, which are crucial for building human capital and strengthening both nations’ socio-economic development. The deals were signed during talks in Tripoli between President of the Libyan Presidential Council Mohamed Younes El-Menfi and visiting Somali President […]

UN probes detainees’ alleged deaths, human rights abuses in Libya

The United Nations is investigating the deaths of at least 20 detainees in Libya, many believed to be political opponents, between March 2024 and September 2025. Deputy UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nada Al-Nashif, disclosed the probe while presenting a report at the 60th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. The report […]

Junta in Niger names Cabinet including civilians

Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, leader of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Country, the name of the junta in power in Niger since July 26, appointed Wednesday a cabinet that encompasses civilians and military officers under the nose of regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Gen. Salifou Modi, Bazoum’s former […]