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Libya Customs Authority moves to revive stalled border inspection projects
Libya's Customs Authority is working to restart long-delayed contracts with international companies for automated inspection and maritime monitoring, aiming to improve border security and tackle smuggling after years of little progress.
Tunisia targets drug trafficking networks with overhaul of narcotics law
Tunisia is preparing a sweeping revision of its 1992 narcotics law to counter the rapid evolution of drug trafficking networks, as seizures of cocaine and synthetic tablets reach record highs and cross-border smuggling routes adapt to new technologies.
Nigerian Diaspora Warns of Election Security Crisis
A Nigerian-American security expert warns that Nigeria could face a deeper crisis than Libya if the US and international partners do not ensure credible elections in 2027. Diaspora groups are calling for real oversight as violence and kidnappings increase.
AU mediation sidelined as Libya conflict reshapes regional security
NATO's intervention in Libya in 2011 sidelined the African Union's mediation, triggering a decade of instability across North Africa and the Sahel. The AU's failed peacemaking bid reveals critical lessons for future African security architecture and regional crisis management.
Libyan oil supply faces shutdown threat as NOC warns of force majeure
Libya's National Oil Corporation has halted production at key fields after a pipeline valve was forcibly closed by the Petroleum Facilities Guard. With further shutdowns threatened, the NOC is preparing to invoke force majeure, risking a new blow to Libya's oil-dependent economy.
Libyan authorities seize ecstasy pills stamped with Gaddafi's face
Libyan security forces have confiscated about 100,000 ecstasy tablets shaped like Muammar Gaddafi, highlighting how criminal groups are using Libya as a transit point for synthetic drugs moving from Europe into North Africa.
Fezzan Revolutionary Force shuts Libya's southern border to all trucks
The Fezzan Revolutionary Force has sealed Libya's southern border to all truck and commercial traffic, declaring a closed military zone in response to the siege of Qatrun by Libyan National Army-aligned forces. The move disrupts trade routes to Chad and Niger and intensifies the power struggle in southern Libya.
Libya denies Ukrainian use of Misrata base in attacks on Russian ships
Libya's Ministry of Defence has firmly denied reports that its Misrata military base was used by Ukrainians to target Russian oil vessels, distancing Tripoli from claims of involvement in the Mediterranean's proxy conflicts.
Algeria condemns drone strike on Saudi pipeline, warns of regional risks
Algeria has strongly criticized recent drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, warning that such incidents threaten regional stability and the security of vital energy routes.
Turkish intelligence chief brokers rare Libya unity talks in Ankara
In a pivotal Ankara meeting, Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin brought together Libya's rival parliamentary leaders for direct talks on unifying Libya's fractured institutions and advancing stalled elections, signaling a potential shift in the country's deadlocked political landscape.
Turkey courts Haftar as Libya power balance shifts toward pragmatic deals
Turkey is now engaging directly with Khalifa Haftar after years of backing his rivals, seeking to entrench its interests in both eastern and western Libya as Washington pushes for a unified government. The move signals a new phase of competitive diplomacy and economic positioning.
India and Morocco launch joint defence committee to deepen military ties
India and Morocco have activated a new phase in their defence partnership with the first Joint Defence Committee meeting in New Delhi, targeting expanded cooperation in military training, cyber defence, and defence industry collaboration as the 70th anniversary of ties approaches.
India and Morocco move to joint defence projects after New Delhi summit
India and Morocco have advanced their defence partnership by launching their Joint Defence Committee in New Delhi, setting the stage for joint projects, technology sharing, and deeper military-industrial ties ahead of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Ceuta leader demands EU action as migrant influx overwhelms city
Ceuta's president Juan Jesús Vivas has broken with Madrid and urged the EU to confront Morocco and fund urgent border security, warning that the Spanish exclave faces collapse after 80,000 migrants entered in a single day and over 150 died at sea.
Libya denounces Houthi strikes targeting Saudi cities
Libya has issued a forceful condemnation of Houthi attacks on multiple southwestern Saudi cities, declaring full support for Saudi Arabia's right to defend its territory and calling for stronger regional security coordination.
Algeria deploys military power to secure Niger border after coup threat
Algeria has escalated its military involvement in Niger, deploying fighter jets and helicopters to support the junta after a failed coup attempt. The move signals a shift in Algiers' Sahel strategy and raises the stakes for regional security and energy infrastructure.
Algeria redraws its security map with fighter jet deployment in Niger
Algeria's unprecedented deployment of Su-30 jets to Niger marks a decisive shift in its security doctrine, linking military presence to energy investments and signaling that instability in the Sahel now falls within Algiers's strategic perimeter.
US Africa Command launches Phoenix Express 2026 in Tunisian waters
Phoenix Express 2026 has commenced at the Port of La Goulette in Tunisia, uniting Moroccan, Tunisian, US and European naval personnel in a high-stakes exercise to sharpen maritime security operations across the southern Mediterranean.
Libya arrests sabotage cell after drone strikes hit key energy sites
Libya's UN-backed government says it has dismantled a sabotage cell accused of orchestrating a wave of drone attacks on vital oil and electricity infrastructure in Zawiya and Tripoli, arresting five suspects and warning of a broader plot targeting the country's energy sector.
Libyan Government Uncovers Coordinated Drone Plot Against Energy Infrastructure
Libya's Tripoli-based government has dismantled a sabotage cell behind suicide-drone attacks on oil and power facilities, exposing a coordinated campaign targeting the country's critical energy infrastructure during a period of acute service pressure.
NATO Warships Dock in Oran for Joint Exercise with Algerian Navy
Two NATO warships from Greece and Italy have docked in Oran for a three-day stopover, culminating in a PASSEX naval exercise with Algeria. The visit signals Algeria's ongoing strategy of balancing military partnerships across Europe and Russia.
Algeria Post Escalates Response to BaridiMob Account Hacks
A surge in sophisticated online scams targeting Edahabia cards and BaridiMob app users has forced Algérie Poste to launch a nationwide emergency protocol, demanding immediate action from customers to protect their funds and report cyberattacks.
Emergency Security Response at Janzour Fuel Depot After Drone Remnants Found
Libya's Janzour Fuel Depot has entered a state of emergency after suspected drone-related fibre-optic remnants were discovered on site. Security has been reinforced and special forces deployed, raising concerns over the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure.
Rescue Teams Shift Tactics in Race to Save Ayoub from Deep Well
Algerian rescue teams have entered a critical phase as they attempt to reach 10-year-old Ayoub, trapped for four days at the bottom of an 80-metre well in El Bayadh. The operation now hinges on a parallel shaft after direct access proved too dangerous.
Benin rejects Niger destabilisation claims after military unrest in Niamey
Benin's government has forcefully denied Niger's accusations of supporting a failed rebellion in Niamey, insisting on peaceful coexistence and warning that such allegations threaten fragile progress in reopening borders and restoring bilateral ties.
Algerian Firefighters Battle Relentless Wildfires in Sétif Béjaïa and Skikda
Three major wildfires continue to burn across Sétif, Béjaïa and Skikda, forcing Algerian authorities to deploy aerial firefighting assets and mobilise nationwide solidarity efforts as local communities face mounting losses and disruption.
Libya's National Oil Corporation Drains Fuel Tanks After Drone Strike
A drone attack on the National Oil Corporation's Brega Airport Road Fuel Depot has forced emergency measures, with fuel tanks being emptied to prevent disaster. The incident exposes the acute vulnerability of Libya's energy infrastructure.
Libya Closes 490 Petrol Stations in Crackdown on Fuel Smuggling
Libya's Interior Ministry has shuttered nearly 500 petrol stations accused of fueling the black market, as the government scrambles to contain a deepening fuel crisis that has left citizens facing long queues and soaring diesel prices.
Drone Crash at Tripoli Fuel Depot Raises Security Fears, No Disruption
A drone crashed near Tripoli's Airport Road Fuel Depot, narrowly missing fuel tanks and causing no injuries or fire. The incident follows recent drone attacks on Zawia's oil infrastructure, intensifying concerns over the security of Libya's critical energy assets.
Algeria Converts Military Base to High-Security Prison in Drug Crackdown
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered the conversion of a southern military base into a high-security prison for drug traffickers and the creation of a dedicated anti-narcotics agency, signaling a new phase in Algeria's fight against organized crime.
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