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Egypt: HEC cancels news conference, IS in Sinai claims attack on hotel

Egyptian High Election Committee (HEC) Tuesday cancelled a news conference following the death of two judges killed in an attack perpetrated by IS in the Sinai against a hotel in the provincial city of al Arish. The news conference in Cairo that was to announce results of the second round of Egypt’s parliamentary elections held […]

Italy’s exports to Libya surge by 34% in 2024

The Italian Embassy in Libya announced a significant boost in bilateral trade, with Italian exports to Libya reaching €2.27 billion in 2024, marking a remarkable 34.2% increase from the previous year. This surge highlights Italy’s continued dominance in the Libyan market, with various sectors contributing to the growth, including medical supplies (up 44.7%), automotive products […]

Libya: HoR-backed PM Bashagha leaves Tripoli after fighting erupts

Libya’s parliament-appointed prime minister Fathi Bashagha left the capital Tripoli on Tuesday, his office said, hours after his attempt to enter the city led to clashes between rival factions. Clashes erupted earlier on Tuesday as Bashagha arrived to try to take control of government from a rival administration that has refused to cede power. Fighting […]