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Climbing sand: Russia’s faltering advance in Africa’s Sahel
For years, Russia has sought to establish itself as a power broker in Africa, using the Sahel as a showcase
Libya
Médecins Sans Frontières accuse Libyan coastguard of delaying efforts to save more than 170 people
International aid organization Medicine Sans Frontières has described the Libyan coastguard of ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ put refugees at even greater risk. In a statement, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said its ship had come to the rescue of two boats in international waters on Saturday: a small fibreglass boat carrying 28 people and a double-deck wooden vessel with 143 people onboard, which appeared to be in distress.
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Report: Russia attempting to use Libya to exert control over Europe’s energy supplies
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France expressed growing alarm Friday over the detention of French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal in Algeria. The 75-year-old novelist, a vocal
Libya
Libya and Netherlands discuss strengthening bilateral relations
Libya’s acting head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taher Al-Baour, met with the Dutch Ambassador to Tripoli, Joost
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The fastest growing economy in the Maghreb may surprise you
For the second year in a row Libya is on the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) list of the top