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Libyan Presidency Council leader visits Turkey to discuss security

The head of the Libyan Presidency Council Fayez Mustafa Al-Sarraj arrived in Ankara yesterday where he met with Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım to discuss counterterrorism, energy and economic development between Turkey and Libya as well as the political process under the Libyan Presidency Council. The Libyan leader expressed his sincere …

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Militia chief among 4 killed in CAR flareup

A militia chief and two of his henchmen were shot dead in clashes in Bangui, Central African Republic’s capital, sparking a backlash in which a pastor was also killed, police said Wednesday. The incident, which took place on Tuesday, erupted in the flashpoint PK5 neighbourhood as security forces backed by …

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Former prime minister wins Somalia's presidential vote

A former prime minister who holds dual Somali-US citizenship has been declared Somalia’s new president. Incumbent President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud conceded defeat after two rounds of voting on Wednesday, and former prime minister Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo was declared the new leader and quickly took the oath of office.

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Libya talks on new unity government gather pace

Talks on changes to Libya’s unity government could yield results in the coming weeks, putting the north African country on a path to stability, the UN envoy said on Wednesday. The UN-backed government of Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj was installed in Tripoli last year but has failed to assert itself …

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Egyptian army clashes with militants in Sinai

Egypt’s army killed 14 militants in an exchange of fire during a raid in central Sinai, the military spokesman said in a statement on Monday. According to a statement published on Egypt’s army spokesman Facebook page, the military arrested 10 other militants. Three car bombs and 10 explosive devices were …

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EU FMs discuss support for Libya's GNA

EU Foreign Minister were expected to meet here on Monday, to discuss ways of supporting the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord in its effort to exercise control over the Libyan territories and combat irregular migration. The High Representative of the EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica …

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EU could reduce sanctions on Libya to help achieve peace

The European Foreign Affairs Council noted in its conclusions on Monday that it was prepared to review restrictive measures on Libya in order to help support peace, stability and security. It also urged all those involved to avoid anything that might undermine the political transition and to engage in constructive …

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Algerian army destroys two terrorist bunkers in Bejaia

Two terrorist bunkers were destroyed in a combing operation carried out Sunday, in Bejaia, by a detachment of the People’s National Army said Monday, the ministry of National Defence in a communiqué. “As part of the fight against terrorism and in a search operation carried out in Bejaia, a detachment …

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Algeria holds talks with Libyan political parties

Algeria on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to support for the United Nations’ peace process in war-torn Libya. Algerian Minister for Maghreb Affairs, African Union and Arab League, Abdelkader Messahel, received in his office in Algiers a Libyan delegation representing a coalition of Libyan political parties, led by Ali Bashir Zouik, …

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