Libya

Libyan foreign minister fired after meeting with Israel, fleeing country

Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush was initially suspended and referred for investigation after meeting with Foreign Minister Eli Cohen.

27/08/2023

How Libya's capital Tripoli remains torn by violence

Libya is deeply divided and even factions aligned with the same leader have longstanding disputes with each other. Although calm has been restored, the threat of violence remains high.

By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE
20/08/2023

Niger reopens borders with several neighbors a week after coup

The borders that have reopened are mainly in remote desert areas. Niger's key entryways for trade and commerce remain closed due to sanctions imposed by the regional bloc.

By REUTERS
02/08/2023
Muammar Gaddafi

Son of Libya's Gaddafi in Lebanon hospital after going on hunger strike

Hannibal Gaddafi has been detained in Lebanon since a prosecutor charged him with concealing information about the fate of Imam Musa al-Sadr, a Lebanese Shi'ite Muslim cleric who disappeared.

By REUTERS
22/06/2023

Diplomatic thaw between Turkey and Egypt expected to boost trade

After years of dispute over issues including Libya and the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt waited for the results of the Turkish election to announce the resumption of diplomatic relations

By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE
02/06/2023
Islamic State

Libya court sentences 23 to death for Islamic State campaign

Islamic State's Libyan branch was one of the militant group's strongest outside its original territory in Iraq and Syria, taking advantage of the chaos and warfare.

By REUTERS
29/05/2023

Is the Sudan conflict the region’s next worst crisis? - opinion

The military conflict in Sudan appears to be heavily dependent on the positions of external actors, whose involvement could either exacerbate or alleviate the situation

Boat with 400 migrants adrift between Libya and Malta, support service says

The boat sent out a rescue call last night but no rescue mission has been launched yet.

By REUTERS
09/04/2023

Voices from the Arab press: Conspiracy theories won't stop Saudi reforms

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By MEDIA LINE
04/03/2023

Chacho: When Libyan cuisine comes to Netanya - review

Apparently Chacho in Libyan means “grandfather.” It’s run by two brothers, Victor and Meron and they are the grandsons of the original founder.

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