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Mali: Al-Qaeda affiliate claims deadly attack

An armed group in Mali affiliated with al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on the country’s main Kati military base near the capital city Bamako, which it said was a response to governmental collaboration with Russian mercenaries. Friday’s (22 July) raid on the Kati base that killed at least one soldier and wounded […]

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 […]

Fresh clashes erupt between Haftar, GNA forces threatening frail ceasefire

Armed clashes erupted between forces of UN-backed Government of National and those of rebel Gen. Khalifa Haftar Sunday in south Libya putting at stake a frail ceasefire, Libya Observer reports. Sources told the media the clashes occurred when Sabha military zone officers of the GNA gathered to read out a congratulatory statement on Libya’s Independence […]