Libya

Russia may set up Red Sea Naval Base after deal on port calls

Feb 06, 2019 10:43

A deal between three African countries and Russia on navy port visits could morph into permanent Russian military presence on the Red Sea coast, the head of Sudan’s parliamentary defense committee said.
117 migrants unaccounted for after dinghy sinks off Libyan coast

Jan 19, 2019 20:40

Some 117 migrants who left Libya in a rubber dinghy two days ago are unaccounted for, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said.
Iran-Russia discuss latest regional issues including Syria

Jan 11, 2019 07:20

An aide to Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Jaberi Ansari discussed the latest developments in the Middle East with the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Mikhail Bogdanov late on Thursday.
Libyans protest against US air strike in southern Libya

Dec 05, 2018 16:55

Dozens of Libyans protested on Tuesday against a US air strike in the country’s southwestern desert, saying civilians had been targeted.
Libyan PM reshuffles cabinet to broaden support

Oct 08, 2018 07:51

In a new political change in Libya, the Head of the Presidential Council Fayez Al-Sirraj has replaced five ministers in his government today.
Red Cross warns of 'desperate situation' in Libya

Sep 22, 2018 08:13

Constant fighting and the destruction of infrastructure has created a 'severe protracted crisis' in Libya, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC ).
Libya warns against closure of oilfield airport

Sep 21, 2018 16:02

Libya's state oil firm National Oil Corporation (NOC) on Thursday warned that blocking entry to the airport of Al-Wafa oilfield might lead to a complete shutdown of the field.