Africa
New evidence shows refugees and migrants trapped in horrific cycle of abuses in Libya
Tens of thousands of refugees and migrants in Libya are trapped in a vicious cycle of cruelty with little to no hope of finding safe and legal pathways out, Amnesty International says in a new report...
coronavirus
WHO alarmed over rapidly escalating rates of COVID-19 in Libya
The World Health Organizations (WHO) says it is alarmed over the rapidly escalating rates of COVID-19 in Libya.Over the past 2 weeks, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Libya has...
Latest
Heavy weaponry used against peaceful protesters in Libya
At least six peaceful protesters were abducted and several others were wounded after armed men fired live ammunition including from heavy machine-guns to disperse a demonstration in Tripoli on August 23, according to eyewitness testimony and...
Africa
Presidents of South Africa, Congo, Algeria, Chad and Egypt meet virtually to discuss Libya crisis
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, as Chair of the African Union, will participate in a virtual meeting of the African Union contact group of the high-level committee on Libya on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Crime
Amnesty condemns ‘horrific’ Italy-Libya deal that traps migrants in war-ravaged African country
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Amnesty International on Friday condemned Italy-Libya deal that traps vulnerable migrants in the war-ravaged north African country, describing it as "a shameful display of how far EU governments are prepared to go to keep refugees and...
Latest News
South Africa seeks to generate 11,800 megawatts of additional electricity from renewable sources to add to 30,000 megawatts available
South Africa is seeking to generate 11,800 megawatts of additional electricity from renewable sources to add...
Africa
South Africa seeks to generate 11,800 megawatts of additional electricity from renewable sources to add to 30,000 megawatts available
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South Africa is seeking to generate 11,800 megawatts of additional electricity from renewable sources to add to the 30,000 megawatts of...
Economy
Nigeria could shut down on Monday as more unions pledge to join strike amid increase in power and petrol prices
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Africa's most populous country, Nigeria, could shut down on Monday, as more unions pledge to join a strike action amid an...
Africa
IMF has given $31 billion to 76 countries to respond to COVID-19, including over $10 billion to 47 low income nations
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given $31 billion in emergency financing to 76 countries in the world to respond to...
Africa
IMF says Senegalese economy severely hit by COVID-19 would rebound in 2021
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday that the Senegalese economy, which has been severely hit by COVID-19 pandemic, would...
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