Libya Stories

Ethiopian couple arrested in Nairobi over alleged human trafficking
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 30, 2024

The suspects, identified as Anna Abdirahaman and his wife, Hayat Mohamed, are accused of trafficking multiple individuals, including a 17-year-old gir...

Libyan political rivals agree to work with UN to end political deadlock
Reuters  |  Dec 20, 2024

Many Libyans have voiced scepticism that their political leaders are negotiating in good faith.

Somalia steps up efforts to repatriate migrants from Libya
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 18, 2024

The Wednesday repatriation flight was the third conducted within the last two months under the Migrant Protection, Return, and Reintegration Programme...

AU, Rwanda, UNHCR to rescue refugees and asylum seekers suffering in Libya
Amina Wako  |  Nov 13, 2024

The worsening security situation in Tripoli and surrounding areas has made conditions in Libya particularly dangerous for refugees and migrants.

CAF hands Nigeria victory, fines Libya over Benghazi match controversy
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 26, 2024

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled in favor of Nigeria, awarding a 3-0 forfeit win over Libya in their AFCON 2025 Qualifier. Libya...

Stranded Nigeria team boycott Libya qualifier in Africa Cup of Nations
Reuters  |  Oct 14, 2024

The Super Eagles were stranded in Libya ahead of an AFCON 2025 return leg tie against the hosts

Libya central bank showdown risks spiralling into wider crisis
Reuters  |  Aug 30, 2024

The central bank has been paralysed by the brinkmanship, leaving it unable to conduct transactions for more than a week, threatening basic economic fu...

Libyan court jails 12 officials over deadly floods
Reuters  |  Jul 28, 2024

Thousands were killed and thousands more were missing as a result of the floods that burst dams, swept away buildings and destroyed entire neighbourho...

Migrants flock to Libya despite lack of law and order
DW News  |  Jul 13, 2024

Human traffickers, militias, mass graves—nnothing seems to discourage migrants from coming to Libya. Observers believe that only international pressur...

UN seeks aid for Sudan refugees fleeing to Libya, Uganda
Reuters  |  Jul 02, 2024

The latest expansion of the UN response plan brings to seven the number of African countries taking in large numbers of Sudanese refugees.

Somali national Mahad Garad pleads for help after months in captivity in Libya
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 09, 2024

His captors have demanded $15,000 (Sh1,970,418) for his release, a sum that Mahad and his relatives cannot afford.

At least 60 migrants die attempting to cross the Mediterranean
AFP  |  Mar 15, 2024

Ocean Viking also has aboard 113 people recovered on Wednesday night and a further 88 rescued on Thursday from "an overloaded inflatable craft".

Sudan, Libya agree to strengthen relations with focus on military
Foreign Reporter  |  Feb 27, 2024

Al-Burhan notes the shared goal of strengthening relations across political, economic, and military domains.

Libya ex-militias agree to leave capital after clashes
Agency  |  Feb 21, 2024

The groups are most visible at roundabouts and main street intersections, where their often-masked members install checkpoints, blocking traffic with...

13 Sudanese migrants dead, 27 missing off coast of Tunisia
Agency  |  Feb 08, 2024

Only two out of the 42 migrants who were on board the boat survived after leaving from Jebiniana, a small town near Sfax.

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