Libya
Trial for alleged builder of bomb in 1988 Lockerbie attack postponed by US judge days before start
The Boeing 747 exploded minutes after takeoff from London on December 21, 1988, killing all 259 people on board, including 190 Americans, and 11 people on the ground in Scotland.
Turkey expands Libya influence as Fidan meets Haftar amid US-backed reunification push - analysis
Drone strikes, intelligence chief’s killing expose Libya’s fragile balance - analysis
Explosion near Libya's Zawiya power station knocks generating units offline
How Libya's capital Tripoli remains torn by violence
Libya is deeply divided and even factions aligned with the same leader have longstanding disputes with each other. Although calm has been restored, the threat of violence remains high.
Niger reopens borders with several neighbors a week after coup
The borders that have reopened are mainly in remote desert areas. Niger's key entryways for trade and commerce remain closed due to sanctions imposed by the regional bloc.
Son of Libya's Gaddafi in Lebanon hospital after going on hunger strike
Hannibal Gaddafi has been detained in Lebanon since a prosecutor charged him with concealing information about the fate of Imam Musa al-Sadr, a Lebanese Shi'ite Muslim cleric who disappeared.
Diplomatic thaw between Turkey and Egypt expected to boost trade
After years of dispute over issues including Libya and the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt waited for the results of the Turkish election to announce the resumption of diplomatic relations
Libya court sentences 23 to death for Islamic State campaign
Islamic State's Libyan branch was one of the militant group's strongest outside its original territory in Iraq and Syria, taking advantage of the chaos and warfare.
Is the Sudan conflict the region’s next worst crisis? - opinion
The military conflict in Sudan appears to be heavily dependent on the positions of external actors, whose involvement could either exacerbate or alleviate the situation
Boat with 400 migrants adrift between Libya and Malta, support service says
The boat sent out a rescue call last night but no rescue mission has been launched yet.
Voices from the Arab press: Conspiracy theories won't stop Saudi reforms
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Chacho: When Libyan cuisine comes to Netanya - review
Apparently Chacho in Libyan means “grandfather.” It’s run by two brothers, Victor and Meron and they are the grandsons of the original founder.
Top diplomats boycott Arab League meeting in Libya
The low attendance due to questions over the Tripoli-based government’s legitimacy further complicates Libya's political situation
