Mauritania dismantled nearly 150 migrant smuggling networks in 2024
Mauritania shut down nearly 150 migrant smuggling networks in 2024, with dozens more disrupted in just the first few months
China’s UN envoy called for the immediate withdrawal of foreign armed forces and mercenaries from Libya. Dai Bing, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, urged the international community to support African-led solutions to the Libyan crisis and promote a political settlement. He emphasized the need to respect Libya’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, reiterating China's call for a smooth, orderly withdrawal of external forces to help stabilize the nation.
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