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The Sudanese Embassy in Tripoli has stated that its nationals in Libya, including those registered with the UN refugee Agency, are not seeking resettlement within the country and instead prefer voluntary return to Sudan. In a statement issued on Monday, June 8, the Embassy expressed gratitude to Libyan authorities and citizens for hosting Sudanese nationals […]
Morocco will be the guest of honor at this year’s Morelia International Book Fair in Mexico. Organizers had considered up to three potential guests from the Middle East and South America before choosing Morocco, according to information released by local cultural authorities. The fair will take place from the last week of September to the […]
At least 21 civilians have been killed and dozens injured in drone strikes targeting markets in the North Darfur towns of Al-Tina and Kornoi, amid escalating clashes between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). According to local sources, an RSF drone struck a market in Kornoi on Monday, May 25, killing at […]
Former Tanzanian President and African Union High Representative, Jakaya Kikwete, held extensive talks in Juba on Wednesday, April 8 as part of a three-day mission to advance the implementation of African Union C5 resolutions on South Sudan. Appointed on March 24, 2026 by the AU Chairperson, his mandate focuses on supporting the peace process and […]
Sudan’s government formally returned to the capital, Khartoum, on Sunday, marking its first presence there since the outbreak of war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023. Prime Minister Kamel Idris, arriving from Port Sudan where the administration had been temporarily based, described the move as a national turning point and promised […]
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced on Monday, 22nd December, the approval of a 5.8-million-US-dollar project, financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), aimed at tackling environmental degradation and advancing sustainable development in Libya’s Ubari Lakes basin. The five-year initiative, to be implemented in collaboration with Libya’s Ministry of Environment, will prioritise reversing land […]
The governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their collective withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), triggering praise among citizens and concern from international rights advocates. In a joint statement, the Alliance of Sahel States labeled the ICC an “instrument of new-colonialist repression,” accusing the court of selectively targeting African leaders while […]
Tripoli played host to a high-level ministerial meeting on Tuesday, July 8, bringing together Interior ministers from Italy, Greece, Malta, and representatives from the European Union and international institutions to address the mounting challenges of illegal migration. Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah underscored the urgency of the situation, stressing that human trafficking networks and […]
Libya’s Central Bank has inaugurated on Sunday, June 15, the nation’s first Electronic Payment Forum and Exhibition at the Tripoli International Fairgrounds, marking a significant step towards digitalizing its financial landscape. The two-day event, held under the patronage of the Central Bank Governor, has convened commercial banks, local firms, and international e-payment providers to explore […]
The UK government is facing mounting criticism over its £30 billion agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, with lawmakers and human rights groups denouncing the deal’s financial and ethical implications. Under the controversial arrangement, Britain retains military access to Diego Garcia — a vital US-UK base — through a 99-year lease, […]