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EU and UN welcome Tekala’s election as Libya’s High Council president
Libyan Express
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July 30, 2025
Mohamed Tekala wins presidency of Libya’s High Council with strong majorityThe European Union Mission has congratulated the newly elected leadership of the High Council of State and the election of Mohamed Tekala, noting the recognition of the...
Tunisia – Extension of the Declaration of the Border Buffer Zone
Tunisie Numerique
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July 30, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Order No. 376 of 2025, dated July 28, 2025, was published yesterday, Tuesday, in Official Gazette No. 96, concerning the extension of the declaration of a border buffer zone. Article 1 of this order stipulates...
Libya explores wastewater treatment partnership with European firm
The Libya Observer
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Minister of Housing and Construction, Abubakr Owaidat, held a meeting on Tuesday with a delegation from Traidenis, a company specialised in wastewater treatment systems. During the meeting, held at the ministry’s headquarters, representatives from...
Libya, Iraq discuss boosting bilateral ties
The Libya Observer
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Foreign Minister, Taher Al-Baour, held talks on Wednesday with Ahmed Al-Sahhaf, chargé d'affaires of the Iraqi Embassy in Tripoli, to explore ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The two officials discussed regional and...
Libya, EU discuss deepening cooperation in Tripoli meeting
The Libya Observer
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Foreign Minister, Al-Taher Al-Baour, held talks on Tuesday with the European Union’s Ambassador to Libya, Nicola Orlando, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation. The meeting, held in Tripoli, focused on shared regional and international...
Egypt’s FM discusses Gaza, Nile dam with US senators
Daily News Egypt
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July 30, 2025
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a series of meetings with senior US senators in Washington to discuss the strategic partnership between the two countries and pressing regional issues, including the war in Gaza and Egypt’s water...
Tripoli Defence Ministry warns of unspecified precision air strikes against human smugglers and drug traffickers
Libya Herald
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July 30, 2025
The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Defence warned today ‘‘against being near the hideouts of outlaw groups, announcing the implementation of precision air strikes in specific areas targeting the concentrations of those elements involved in...
Al-Koni, Dbeibeh call for stronger coordination between sovereign institutions to ensure Libya’s stability
The Libya Observer
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Member of the Presidential Council Musa Al-Koni and Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh held a meeting on Tuesday in Tripoli to discuss the latest political developments and explore ways to strengthen coordination between the Presidential Council...
Türkiye's defense diplomacy and the reconstruction of security in Africa
Sabah
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July 30, 2025
Türkiye's relationship with the African continent has witnessed a notable escalation in recent years, commencing from the early 2000s. In the context of trade and diplomatic initiatives, multifaceted collaborations have been established with...
528 MLRS Systems: The Backbone of Egypt’s 2,018-Piece Artillery Force
24/7 Wall St.
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July 30, 2025
Key Points Egypt boasts an arsenal of over 2,000 total artillery units at the ready Over a quarter of that firepower is represented by multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), which are some of the most sophisticated military assets Are you ahead,...
Tunisia: Meuble Intérieurs turns tide in Q2 2025
African Manager
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July 30, 2025
After a challenging start to the year marked by a 6% decline in revenue in Q1, Meuble Intérieurs managed to reverse the trend in Q2 2025. Revenue increased by 8% compared to the same period in 2024, partially offsetting the earlier downturn. For...
Egypt Follows Up on Boat Tragedy Involving Egyptian Nationals off Libya’s Tobruk Coast
Sada Elbalad
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July 30, 2025
Wed 30 Jul 2025 | 06:11 PM Egypt Foreign Ministry Headquarters The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Egyptians Abroad is closely following the tragic incident involving the sinking of a boat carrying a number of Egyptian nationals off...
Libya’s Mataa closes seed round from local angel investors
Wamda
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July 30, 2025
Mataa, the Libya-based e-commerce platform, has closed its first Seed investment round with participation from a group of Libyan business angels. Founded in 2022 by Ibrahim Shuwehdi, Mataa is a shopping app that offers users variant items with an...
Airline ticket tax: Tunisia among cheapest African countries
African Manager
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July 30, 2025
Why does traveling to Africa often cost more than elsewhere? And above all, which countries on the continent impose the highest airport taxes… and which spare their travelers the most? To answer these questions, the African Airlines Association...
Libya/ICC: Arrest of El Hishri in Germany a breakthrough for international justice
International Federation for Human Rights
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July 30, 2025
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins more than 15 civil society organisations to call on States to ensure prompt surrender of suspects and full cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s Libya investigation .30...
From war zones to Greek detention: African migrants face 'invasion' counter measures
Business Insider Africa
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July 30, 2025
With thousands of people arriving on its beaches, many of whom are fleeing war-torn African countries, the country has taken more strict measures, raising concerns about how those seeking sanctuary are treated. The Greek migrant minister used...
Voluntary return of Nigerien migrants to home country at center of Libyan-Nigerien meeting
Panapress
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July 30, 2025
30 july 2025 - 14:19:36 BBA/WA 376 Views Panafrican News Agency Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The acting Libyan Minister of the Interior of the Government of National Unity, Major-General Imad Mustafa al-Trabelsi, has discussed the issue of illegal...
Shipwreck Off Libya Kills 18, 50 Missing
News Central TV
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July 30, 2025
At least 18 migrants lost their lives in a shipwreck off the coast of Tobruk in eastern Libya over the weekend, with 50 others still unaccounted for, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday, citing available reports....
Libyan coast guards train in Greece under plan to stem migrant flows
SRN News
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July 30, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix ATHENS (Reuters) -Libyan coast guard officers have started training on the Greek island of Crete as part of a plan to strengthen cooperation and help the two countries stem a surge in migrant arrivals, Greek sources said on...
The falcons and the secretary bird: Arab Gulf states in Sudan’s war
European Council on Foreign Relations
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July 30, 2025
Summary Arab Gulf states have particular capacity to influence the outcome of Sudan’s conflict due to their wealth, financial ties to fighting groups and regional interests, which include securing access to Sudan’s agricultural, livestock and...