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In a scathing rebuke of Libya's interim leadership, a high-ranking government official has accused Prime Minister Abdul Hamid al-Dbeibeh and Presidential Council head Muhammad al-Manfi of seeking to consolidate power in the capital at the…

Following a dispute during an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier earlier this month, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria a 3-0 victory over Libya. The decision comes after Nigeria's national team reported…

Tunisia is positioning itself as a key trade hub for Africa, with ambitious plans for a trans-Saharan trade route linking North Africa with sub-Saharan markets. Speaking at the "Regional Export Mornings" forum in Sfax, the Minister for…

The Amazigh Supreme Council in Libya has issued a strong condemnation of the recent deployment of armed groups to Yafran, roughly 130-160 km (80-100 miles) southwest of Tripoli. In a statement, seen by Libyan Express, the council…

Israel launched airstrikes in Iran early Saturday morning, targeting military sites in retaliation for a missile attack by Iran on October 1st. The strikes, which began just after 2 a.m. local time, were heard in Tehran and Karaj. The…

The deployment of the 480th Fighter Squadron, based at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany, was confirmed in a statement by CENTCOM, which emphasised the mission's objective to reinforce the US presence in the region. However, CENTCOM did not…

Libya's Shifting Demographics: An African Influx

The High Council of State, an advisory body with significant influence on Libyan politics, is facing a deepening internal crisis, marked by allegations of hacking and a protracted power struggle. The Council issued a statement alleging…

Mishari Al-Dhaidi argues Paris is overplaying its hand to compensate for declining regional influence. Writing in Asharq Al-Awsat, Mishari Al-Dhaidi delivers a scathing critique of France's involvement in Lebanon, suggesting Paris…

The US is stepping up its engagement with Libya, with a senior diplomat meeting the mayor of Benghazi in Tunis on Wednesday. Chargé d'Affaires Jeremy Berndt, who recently visited Benghazi, praised efforts to revive the economy and…