Libya Gov’t Reaches Agreement With Armed Group to End Tripoli Tensions
Libya's UN-recognized government based in Tripoli has reached a preliminary accord with a powerful armed group to end months of tensions that have flared into occasional violence, a government adviser and local media said Saturday.
UN ‘Gravely Alarmed’ by Military Mobilization in Libya’s Capital
The UN Support Mission in Libya said that it was "gravely alarmed" over new military mobilizations by rival groups in the Libyan capital.
Libya’s Tripoli Premier Calls on Armed Groups to Align With State
Libya's UN-backed premier called on armed groups to align themselves with "state institutions" after days of deadly clashes in Tripoli.
Clashes in Libyan Capital, Armed Group Leader Killed: Media
Violent clashes between rival armed groups rocked Libya, with media reporting that the leader of an armed faction was killed.
Russia Eyes Libya to Replace Syria as Africa Launchpad
The fall of Russian ally Assad in Syria has disrupted the Kremlin's strategy not only for the Mediterranean but also for Africa, pushing it to focus on Libya as a potential foothold, experts say.
Libyan Armed Groups Clash in Capital Tripoli: Media
Clashes between powerful Libyan armed groups broke out in the capital Tripoli, sparking panic among locals celebrating the end of Ramadan, local media reported.
Libya Ex-Militias Agree to Leave Capital After Clashes
Armed groups in Tripoli have agreed to leave the Libyan capital and to be replaced with regular forces, the interior minister said, after a spate of deadly clashes.
At Least 10 Killed in Libya Attack, UN Demands Investigation
At least 10 people were reportedly shot dead in Libya's capital, as the UN mission in the war-scarred country called for a "prompt and thorough" investigation.
Four Killed in Armed Clashes in Western Libya
Four people were killed and several wounded when armed groups clashed in the western Libyan city of Gharyan, several sources said.
East Libya Strongman Launches Assault on Chad Rebels
Libyan troops loyal to eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar launched an airborne assault on a Chadian rebel headquarters in the southern desert.
Truce Holds in Libya After Clashes Kill 55
Tripoli's worst armed clashes in a year have killed 55 people and wounded 146, Libyan media reported, after a truce took hold in the capital and air traffic resumed.
Clashes Between Rival Factions in Libya Capital Kill 27: Medics
Gun battles between two leading armed groups in the Libyan capital Tripoli have killed 27 people and wounded 106.
The Future of Wagner’s Adventurism in Africa: Clues From Prigozhin
Despite sanctions, the Wagner Group’s extensive business interests in Africa indicate that the group’s next moves may still focus on the continent.
Drone Strikes Hit Wagner Base in Libya: Military Source
Drone strikes hit an airbase in eastern Libya used by mercenaries of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner.
Six Egyptian Copts Reported Kidnapped in Libya
Six Egyptian Coptic Christians have been kidnapped and are being held for ransom in neighboring Libya, an MP and media outlets said.
UK, Italy Agree to Reinforce Defense Cooperation at Rome Summit
The UK and Italy have agreed to enhance their defense, particularly in the space and cyber domains, at a summit in Rome.
Libya, Turkey Sign Defense Deals After Maritime Spat
Libya's prime minister signed two deals with Turkey's defense minister, building on a 2019 agreement that angered European nations.
Five Dead in Western Libya Clashes
Five people were killed and 13 wounded in gun battles in the Libyan town of Zaouia, the latest unrest in the troubled North African nation.
Libya Clashes Kill 23, Spark Fears of New War
Clashes between backers of Libya's rival governments killed at least 23 people and damaged six hospitals in Tripoli.
Militia Clashes in Libya Capital Kill 9
At least nine people were killed overnight Thursday-Friday in heavy clashes between militias in the Libyan capital Tripoli, emergency services said.
IS Attack in Libya Kills 3 Security Personnel: Ministry
Fighters linked to Islamic State have killed three Libyan security personnel in the country's southwest.
Libya Says ‘Very Modest Start’ to Pullout of Foreign Fighters
Libyan Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush announced a "very modest start" to the withdrawal of foreign fighters from the war-torn North African country.
Haftar’s East Libya Forces Say Two Dead in Helicopter Crash
Two people died in Libya after helicopters belonging to forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar collided in the country's east.
Libya Fighters Battle Chad Rebels on Border: Report
Forces loyal to eastern Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar carried out an operation against a Chadian armed opposition group along Libya's southern border.
