Saif Islam Gadhafi, son of late Libyan ruler, killed in gunfight: What to know Gadhafi was a key figure in his father Moammar Gadhafi's regime, and faced legal prosecution for his alleged roles in crimes against Libyans. Libya
Qatari, Swiss firms to invest $2.7B in Libya's Misrata port: What to know Libya is seeking to increase its non-oil shipping capacity amid rising oil production and signs of both economic progress and turmoil. Qatar
From Egypt to Lebanon: What’s at stake for regional states on Trump’s visa ban list? The State Department claimed that citizens from the affected countries are more likely to use social welfare services at a high rate. Algeria
Jet carrying Libyan army chief crashes after departing Ankara The jet lost contact after departing Ankara, with Turkish authorities launching search and rescue efforts. Turkey
Analysis As Europe's far right surges, North Africa immigration takes center stage The election of far-right politicians in power across Europe will impact EU policy toward North Africa, which has proven to be an invaluable energy partner since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
What's behind Italy's growing Libya engagement as Russia influence expands? Italy is seeking stronger ties with Libya’s rival groups, though this mission may be hindered by several challenges. Libya
Inside the plan to send American diplomats back to Libya The Biden administration sees a US diplomatic presence in Libya as critical to helping counter Russia’s growing footprint in Africa as well as supporting a UN-led push for elections. Libya
What’s behind Libya-Tunisia border closure? Tunisia closed the troubled Ras Jdir crossing following a security incident. Tunisia and Libya are facing a crisis over migrants seeking to reach Europe. Libya
Sudan’s army ready for 'indirect' talks with Hemedti’s RSF via Libya, Turkey The Sudanese foreign minister said authorities agreed to Libyan- and Turkish-led indirect negotiations with the Rapid Support Forces, amid fears the internal conflict will turn into a proxy war between major international and regional countries. Sudan
Sudan’s army chief in Egypt after Libya visit as civil war drags on Sudanese Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is trying to drum up African support in the war against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Egypt
In Libya, human traffickers turn to TikTok to promote services Human traffickers in the North African country are exploiting the social media platform to promote alleged safe journeys to Europe. Libya
Libya’s economy sustained by oil but political impasse threatens stability Kate Dourian In Dubai, reporting on energy
Analysis Wagner fractures in Syria, Libya amid conflict with Russia's Defense Ministry A month after Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin's death in a plane crash, Russian authorities are attempting to assert control over the parallel military structure. By Anton Mardasov
Why is Libya's commander Hifter visiting Russia? The visit comes amid the aftermath of the Wagner Group’s ill-fated mutiny and the death of its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, in Russia. North Africa
Aid pours into flood-stricken Libya as death toll tops 11,000 More than 11,300 have been confirmed killed in Libya’s port city of Derna after flash floods swept through the city on Sunday. Libya
Over 8,000 dead in Morocco earthquake, Libya floods The two natural disasters in North Africa occurred within days of one another. North Africa
