Showing posts with label north Africa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label north Africa. Show all posts

February 29 - Sudan’s General Hemedti in Tripoli for talks with Dbeibeh


Feb 29, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, arrived in Tripoli  today where he met the prime minister of the Government of National Unity (GUN) of Libya, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, with whom he had “fruitful and constructive” discussions on developments in Sudan, according to a statement by Dagalo via X.

January 23 - Libyan Tribes Protest Against UN

 


Jan 23, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The Libyan Tribal Union held a protest on Sunday, in front of the United Nations Mission (UNSMIL) headquarters in Tripoli.

Somalia recalls envoy to Ethiopia after Somaliland deal

 


In an address to the nation, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre called for the people of Somalia to stay calm. Photo courtesy of Mogadishu Press website

Jan 2, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Somalia said Tuesday it was recalling its ambassador to Ethiopia, declaring that a controversial port deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland was a violation of its sovereignty.

Armed Clashes Between Militias in Libyan Capital

 


Jan 1, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

A Libyan militia announced the death of a fighter during fierce clashes with another militia, in the Tajoura suburb of Tripoli, according to local media

 

Haftar Discusses Internal Security Operations in East Libya

 


Dec 28, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

In a significant move towards bolstering security, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, the General Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), held a meeting with Faraj Egaim, the Deputy Minister of the Interior in Benghazi.

 

Libya: Political Developments in the country

 


Dec 12, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

On Monday, the Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, received the UN Special Envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily in Benghazi.

Libyan PM Highlights UN Bias & Corruption in Dbaiba’s Government

 


Dec 9, 2023.  Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 On Saturday, the Libyan Parliament-designated Prime Minister, Osama Hammad voiced significant concerns regarding the perceived partiality of the United Nations Mission (UNSMIL) towards the riv Government of National Unity (GNU), headed by Abdel-Hamid Dbaiba, amid allegations of widespread financial and administrative corruption.

Libya’s Haftar Discusses Political Developments with German Ambassador


 Libya’s Haftar Discusses Political Developments with German Ambassador

Nov 28, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar engaged in a detailed discussion about the ongoing Libyan political crisis with the German Ambassador to Libya, Michael Ohnmacht.

Erdogan Seeks Parliamentary Approval to Extend Military Presence in Libya

 


Nov 25, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan formally presented a memorandum to the Turkish Parliament, advocating for the extension of Turkey’s military presence in Libya through 2025.

Greek press: Warnings overlooked in fatal rescue mission in Libya


Devastation caused by floods in Derna, Libya, September 28, 2023

Nov 20, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

An investigation by Greek newspaper Kathimerini says that mistakes and oversights in the planning and execution of a fatal mission undertaken by the Special War Command (DEP) of the Greek Armed Forces in Libya on September 17, in the aftermath of deadly floods.

British Military Aircraft Lands in Libya

 

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Nov 18, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

“Itamil Radar” has announced that it monitored the landing of a British Royal Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III, with the registration number ZZ175, in Misrata, Libya.

Libyan Army Foils “Niger-bound” Arms Smuggling Operation


Nov 13, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

On Sunday, the Libyan National Army (LNA) managed to foil an arms smuggling operation to Niger, according to Libya’s Al-Watan news website.

Dbeibah, Turkish FM discuss issues of common interest

 


Oct 23, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Tripolis.

Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister-designate Abdul Hamid Dbeibah met on Sunday with Turkish FM Hakan Fidan.

Libyan Coastal Security Completes Training in Italy

 


Oct 22, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The Libyan Interior Ministry of the Government of National Unity (GNU) announced the completion of intensive training for its Coastal Security Administration in Italy.

Libya & Turkey Seek to Strengthen Customs Agreement

 


Oct 20, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

The Director-General of Libyan Customs, Major General Suleiman Ali Salem, and his Turkish counterpart have reached an agreement on implementing the mutual administrative cooperation customs agreement, signed between the two parties in 2014.

Libyan Minister: Benghazi Clashes Leave Multiple Casualties

 


Oct 14, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Benghazi, a city long enveloped in political turbulence, is yet again in the international spotlight following a surge in violence. This has resulted in multiple casualties, and a potentially significant political assassination.

Libya & Greece Discuss Enhancing Trade

 


Oct 6, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

In a key development aiming to fortify bilateral ties, Mohamed Al-Hwaij, the Libyan Minister of Economy held pivotal discussions with Greek Consul in Tripoli. They discussed pathways to international collaboration, and the resumption of meetings for the Joint Libyan-Greek Committee.

Egypt listed by US for use of child soldiers in military operations

 

The US government has included Egypt in its Human Trafficking Report for employing child soldiers, particularly in the North Sinai region.


Sept 19, 2023.  Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The US government has for the first time included Egypt in its list of countries employing child soldiers, focusing primarily on the North Sinai region where Egypt has been battling an insurgency for about a decade.

ICRC sends 5,000 body bags, aid to flood-hit Libya, says 10,000 still missing

 


Sept 17, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has sent aid and 5,000 body bags to flood-stricken Libya, where 10,000 people are still missing in the wake of hurricane-strength Storm Daniel.

Daniel Cyclone Death Toll in Derna City Jumps to 7700


Sept 15, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The Libyan Authority of Relief in Derna announced, Friday, that the death toll from Derna's floods in the city to 7700, in addition to the presence of 8000 missing.