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June 17, 2026, 3:29 pm
Somalia's New Ambassador Presents Credentials in Libya
- [Shabelle] Somalia's newly appointed ambassador to Libya formally presented his credentials on Sunday to the head of Libya's Presidential Council, marking the official start of his diplomatic mission and underscoring efforts by both countries to strengthen bilateral ties.
All of Africa Today - June 11, 2026
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We Drank Our Urine to Survive - Libya Returnee Recounts Desert Ordeal
- [Vanguard] A 23-year-old female Libya returnee, Endurance Daniel, on Wednesday recounted how she and other migrants drank their urine to survive due to lack of water in the desert.
Weapons Looted in Libya Conflict Now With Extremists in Nigeria - UN
- [Leadership] The United Nations has warned that weapons looted during the 2011 conflict in Libya have resurfaced in the hands of extremist groups operating in Nigeria and across the wider Sahel region, fueling ongoing insecurity in West Africa.
182 Nigerians Return From Libya Through IOM, Govt Collaboration
- [Vanguard] No fewer than 182 Nigerian migrants including two unaccompanied children have been returned to Nigeria through a collaboration between the International Organization for Migration, IOM, and the Federal Government.
From Libyan Deserts to 3D-Printed Guns - the Weapons That Never Go Away
- [UN News] Years after conflicts fade from the headlines, the weapons used to fight them often continue to circulate - crossing borders, fuelling crime and undermining an often-fragile peace. Now, ghost guns, 3D-printed firearms and increasingly sophisticated trafficking networks are creating new challenges for governments worldwide.
Libya's Electoral Mirage - the Illusion of American Optimism
- [African Arguments] As international diplomatic efforts intensify in attempts to overcome Libya's prolonged political deadlock, a renewed US approach has emerged, marked by a noticeable tone of optimism that sits uneasily alongside the country's fragmented and volatile realities.
All of Africa Today - May 21, 2026
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Landmark First Hearing in Libya Atrocity Case - ICC
- [HRW] The Hague -- Libyan Authorities Should Transfer Remaining Suspects to the Court
