The EU Council approved the establishment of a military training mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) to contribute to the country’s defence sector reform. The mission will be based in Bangui and operate for an initial period of two years. Following up an EU military advisory mission (EUMAM …

A German government spokesperson stated that the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, will host a meeting with the leaders of Britain, France, Italy and the American President, Barack Obama, on Monday to discuss global issues, including the Libyan affairs.

Military forces loyal to Libya’s eastern government said on Thursday they had carried out air strikes overnight against militants in Derna after Daesh militants retreated from positions close to the city. Derna has been the site of a three-way conflict between the forces loyal to the eastern government, an Islamist …