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One migrant was killed and two others aged 17 and 18 were wounded and taken to a hospital run by Doctors Without Borders, the charity said.
Libya kicked off its vaccination campaign with Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah, the head of a newly established Government of National Unity.
Ex-NATO commander suggests extending US presence in Afghanistan
NATO's former top commander has suggested a six-month extension to the US presence in Afghanistan as the 1 May withdrawal deadline looms.
UAE's Mohammed bin Zayed backs new Libyan government
Mohammed bin Zayed received Libya's interim PM on Wednesday, with official media reporting that he backs the new unity government.
Libya women bloc demand politicians work towards December elections
A women's bloc is challenging a largely male political class in Libyan politics, fearing they will try to delay elections to cling onto power.
EU's Michel in Libya to bolster interim government
As Libyan leaders are working on a peace process, European Council President Charles Michel has arrived for a visit.
US lifts Trump sanctions on Hague prosecutor, seeking cooperation
The US will lift sanctions on ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, previously imposed by the Trump administration.
China to reopen embassy in Libyan capital
The Libyan foreign minister has met with the Chinese charges'd'affairs and discussed the reopening of the Chinese embassy in Tripoli, which has ...
Guterres sees role for UN monitors in Libya truce
The UN Secretary General has called for a monitoring component in Libya to provide support and resources.
Libya authorities release 120 captured pro-Haftar fighters
Fighters from Khalifa Haftar’s forces have been released by Libya authorities, after being captured in 2019.
France reopens Libya embassy after seven-year closure
France has reopened its embassy in Libya after seven years of closure.
New US sitcom faces backlash over 'cringeworthy' Afghan portrayal
The United States of Al has been accused of having a 'white saviour' complex and failing to cast lead roles correctly.
Hundreds of migrants intercepted off the coast of Libya
At least 480 migrants were caught by Libyan local coast guard forces over the weekend as they were trying to cross the Mediterranean sea.
Al-Shabaab wants attacks on US, French interests in Djibouti
Leader of jihadist group Al-Shabaab Abou Obaida Ahmad Omar has called for "attacks" against French and American interests in Djibouti a few ...
Suspects arrested over killing of Libya militia leader
Two suspects were arrested in an investigation over the killing of a militia leader wanted by the International Criminal Court.
Biden suggests Afghan withdrawal deadline to be pushed
It is going to be hard to meet the May 1 deadline, Biden said.
What's next for Syria under the Biden administration?
Analysis: Washington is still weighing up its approach to Syria, but the power balance that Russia, Turkey and Iran have built will not be easy ...
Libya demands 'immediate' withdrawal of foreign mercenaries
The presence of an estimated 20,000 foreign fighters and mercenaries on Libya's territory is seen as a threat to the UN-backed transition ...
European diplomats visit Libya,show of support for unity govt
The joint visit comes 10 days after the formation of an interim government to lead Libya to December elections.
UN chief calls for foreign 'elements' to leave Libya
In his report, discussed by Security Council members on Wednesday, UN chief Antonio Guterres said there has reportedly been "no reduction of ...
Turkey's growing influence in the Horn of Africa
Analysis: In the last decade, Turkey has moved from being a peripheral country with little presence in the Horn of Africa to one of the region's ...
Blinken pushes Turkey over Russian missiles
Washington's Secretary of State has pressed his Turkish counterpart over Ankara's purchase of the advanced S-400 air defence system from ...
Taliban slam Afghan president's proposal for new election
The militant group appear unimpressed with President Ashraf Ghani's attempt to undercut a US proposal to form an interim government involving ...
France to reopen embassy in Libya Monday: Macron
France will reopen its embassy in the Libyan capital Tripoli next week, President Emmanuel Macron said.
During its first winter mission in January and February, the vessel rescued around 800 people.
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