Libya
Libya to resume oil production at largest field amid talks
Middle East
October 11, 2020
Libya to resume oil production at largest field amid talks
CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s national oil company announced Sunday it was resuming production at the country’s largest oil field as…
A political solution to Libya must be wholly Libyan, says Egypt’s General Intelligence chief
Egypt
October 11, 2020
A political solution to Libya must be wholly Libyan, says Egypt’s General Intelligence chief
Egypt’s Chief General Intelligence Officer (GIS) Abass Kamel on Sunday stressed that any political solution to Libya must be entirely…
Egypt hosts three-day-meetings on negotiations between Libyan parties
Egypt
October 11, 2020
Egypt hosts three-day-meetings on negotiations between Libyan parties
Egypt is set to host a new round of negotiations between members of Libya’s House of Representatives and Constitutional Authority…
Aid group says Libyan militia is holding hostage 60 migrants
Middle East
October 11, 2020
Aid group says Libyan militia is holding hostage 60 migrants
CAIRO (AP) — A Libyan armed group is holding hostage at least 60 migrants, including two dozen children, in “appalling”…
Officials: Nigerian migrant burned alive in Libya’s Tripoli
Middle East
October 8, 2020
Officials: Nigerian migrant burned alive in Libya’s Tripoli
CAIRO (AP) — A migrant worker was burned to death in the Libyan capital, UN and government officials said Wednesday,…
US ambassador hails Egypts role in Libya crisis
Egypt
October 4, 2020
US ambassador hails Egypts role in Libya crisis
The US ambassador to Libya, Richard Norland, praised the role Egypt has played in the success of Libyan negotiations held…
Key players to meet virtually to push for Libya cease-fire
Middle East
October 3, 2020
Key players to meet virtually to push for Libya cease-fire
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations and Germany are co-chairing a ministerial meeting on Monday of world powers and…
US defense chief’s rare Algeria visit points to Sahel region threats
Middle East
October 2, 2020
US defense chief’s rare Algeria visit points to Sahel region threats
ALGIERS (Reuters) – US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper made a rare visit to Algeria on Thursday for talks with…
Ethiopia tells UN ‘no intention’ of using dam to harm Egypt, Sudan
Egypt
September 26, 2020
Ethiopia tells UN ‘no intention’ of using dam to harm Egypt, Sudan
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told the United Nations on Friday that his country has “no…
Down but not out, Haftar still looms over Libya peace process
Middle East
September 26, 2020
Down but not out, Haftar still looms over Libya peace process
CAIRO (Reuters) – His assault on Libya’s capital has collapsed. Foreign powers have tried to sideline him. But military commander…