According to recent data from the Mixed Migration Center the number of migrants departing from Libya to Europe has decreased by 25% during the first quarter of 2025. Just over 9,000 migrants have arrived in Italy in the first three months of this year, with 93% of them departing from Libyan shores. At the same time the report highlighted a significant rise in the number of illegal migrants and refugees residing inside Libya. The report also noted that Libya remains a major hub for migrants heading toward Europe.
Algerian authorities have seized 1.65 million ecstasy pills, worth nearly $30 million, in what they described as Africa’s
Egypt is close to securing $300 million in budget support from the Beijing-based, China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), with
Morocco and Spain have pledged to strengthen military and security ties following the 11th meeting of their Joint Military Commission
Egyptian state-linked media is reporting that Egypt's intelligence chief Hassan Rashad was due to meet with Israeli negotiators
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