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Libya flood disaster: scale of the catastrophe must bring the two warring factions together

A century ago, the coastal city of Derna was well known for picture-perfect beaches, palm trees and whitewashed villas mainly inhabited by Libya’s Italian colonial occupiers. Today, in the aftermath of Storm Daniel, which brought 400mm of rain to the region, overwhelming two dams and sweeping millions of tons of…

The Conversation · Sep 15, 2023

Libyans call for inquiry as fury grows over death toll from catastrophic floods

Attorney general asked to investigate amid allegations warnings ignored about dangerous state of two dams

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023

Libya’s deadly dam collapse was decades in the making

With thousands of people dead and tens of thousands more left homeless by floods as a storm burst through the dams next to the east Libyan city of Derna, FRANCE 24 looks back at the years of violence and neglect that left the city ill-prepared for the unprecedented natural disasters…

France 24 · Sep 13, 2023

Libya’s LNA launches operations against Chad rebels along border

Civil unrest in Libya has seen ​​rival leaders forge alliances with rebel factions in neighbouring Chad and Sudan.

Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2023

Could reported death of Wagner chief push African leaders closer to Kremlin?

Smooth transition of mercenary group’s network and holdings in Africa may not be straightforward for Moscow

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2023

Changing tack, UN to seek a ‘unified Libyan government’ before elections

In a shift of policy, UN envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily called for a unified government before elections take place.

Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023

Deadly clashes calm in Libya’s Tripoli after release of detained commander

Fighting between rival military factions in Libya’s capital left at least 27 dead, according to medial authorities.

Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2023

‘It is like a virus that spreads’: business as usual for Wagner group’s extensive Africa network

Despite Yevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellion against the Kremlin, his military contracts are proving too profitable to lose

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023

Fears for Libyan oil production amid military threats

Gen Khalifa Haftar warned of military action unless oil revenues are divided fairly

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023

Libya 6+6 deal: Loopholes cast doubt on democratic elections

Key issues remain strongly contested despite draft laws agreed in Morocco by Libya’s rival legislative bodies.

Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2023