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Libya

February 11, 2025

Two mass graves of migrants uncovered in Libya, says IOM

The graves were discovered across the Libyan desert, following a police raid reportedly on a human trafficking site.

Mass grave
January 20, 2025

Libyan parliament members discuss forming unified government

Since the fall of the late leader Muammar Gaddafi’s regime in 2011, Libya has been struggling with fragmentation.

Libya Parliament
December 23, 2024

Police nab suspect for human trafficking in Cross River

The police command in Cross River has apprehended one Victor Eyop, 35, for alleged trafficking of girls from Nigeria to Libya.

Police commissioner Gyogon Grimah
November 23, 2024

AMGA 2024: Tanzania sweep men, women’s 42km full marathon

Tanzania on Saturday completed a clean sweep in the 42km full marathon of the men’s and women’s categories at the ongoing 2024 Africa Military Games in Abuja.

AMGA 2024: Tanzania men 42km full marathon
November 20, 2024

Morocco 2025: Benin Rep. players, officials assaulted by fans, police in Libya, says Rohr

The outcome of the match between Benin and Libya apparently angered the Libyan fans, who eventually resorted to throwing stones and bottles at the team.

Benin Rep. players and Rohr
November 9, 2024

NIS restates commitment to combating migrant smuggling

The comptroller added that it was also to protect migrants and address the root causes that contribute to the proliferation of smuggling networks.

Nigeria Immigration Service
October 15, 2024

House orders probe of alleged ill-treatment of Super Eagles in Libya

The motion was moved by Kabiru Amodu (PDP-Zamfara) at plenary on Tuesday in Abuja.

House of Representatives,
October 14, 2024

CAF threatens Libyan Federation with sanction over Super Eagles’ kidnap

CAF has initiated contact with both the Nigerian and Libyan authorities to address the situation.

Confederation of African Football (CAF)
October 14, 2024

Super Eagles end 14-hour wait in Libya; country’s FA blames logistics

The situation reportedly arose when Libyan authorities allegedly denied the Super Eagles’ chartered flight, operated by ValueJet, permission to refuel and depart.

Super Eagles at libya airport
October 14, 2024

Libyan government rejects FG request to visit Super Eagles at airport

The Nigerian team has been held hostage at the airport since they landed on Sunday from Uyo after their chartered flight was diverted for yet-to-be-disclosed reasons.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar