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The African Union’s Peace and Security Council has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to Libya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, underscoring support for a nationally owned political process and national reconciliation. In a communiqué issued after a high-level meeting, the Council called for inclusive and transparent presidential and parliamentary elections to be held without delay. It also […]
Niger’s military junta, which took power in a coup in July 2023, has released around 50 individuals, including former government ministers and soldiers linked to past coup attempts, following recommendations from a national conference in February. Those freed include high-profile figures such as former oil minister Mahamane Sani Issoufou, ex-defense minister Kalla Moutari, and former […]
Egypt has convened Libyan factions involved in the political process in the oil-rich North African country, asking them to establish modern democratic state and end polarization. Egypt’s Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Mahmoud Hegazy, who heads the Egyptian committee mediating the Libyan crisis, this week held three-day talks with Libyan delegations from the cities of […]