Friday, June 19, 2026

Libya

June 2, 2026

IOM receives 180 Nigerian migrants from Libya

The IOM said the majority of them were from detention camps in Benghazi, Libya.

IOM receives 180 Nigerian migrants from Libya
May 6, 2026

Libya, WHO sign strategic health cooperation framework for 2026-2027

Libya’s health ministry and the World Health Organisation have signed a strategic cooperation framework outlining a technical partnership roadmap for 2026 to 2027.

WHO building
April 20, 2026

ECOWAS calls for coordinated, data-driven approach to end malaria in West Africa

The ministers said inefficient use of resources continue to slow progress against the disease.

ECOWAS
April 2, 2026

Libya’s Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo

Eastern Libya’s military leader, Khalifa Haftar, has acquired what appear to be Chinese and Turkish combat drones

Combat drone
March 20, 2026

Nigeria drops to 106 in 2026 World happiness ranking

The World Happiness Report is released annually as part of the celebration of the day.

Lagos
February 18, 2026

Migrants, refugees in Libya subjected to ‘systematic’ abuse: UN report

Migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers in Libya are enduring ruthless and systematic human rights violations, including killings, torture, sexual violence, and trafficking.

Nigerians repatriated from Libya
February 10, 2026

Sources say Ethiopia hosting secret camp to train Sudan RSF fighters

Eight sources, including a senior Ethiopian government official, said the United Arab Emirates financed the camp’s construction.

Ethiopian flag
February 8, 2026

Aruna Quadri advances to ITTF Africa Cup Quarter-Finals

Tunisia’s Wassim Essid defeated Benin Republic’s Salifou Abdel-Kader 4–2 to book a spot in the quarter-finals.

Aruna Quadri
February 4, 2026

Jigawa: NAPTIP says 147 trafficking victims rescued

NAPTIP says it rescued 147 victims of human trafficking in Jigawa in 2025.

NAPTIP agents
January 20, 2026

UN assists migrants released from illegal detention sites in Libya

The UN migration agency has deployed emergency teams to assist hundreds of migrants released from illegal Libyan detention sites where they were held in appalling conditions.

Libya