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Mauritania Receives $50m Grant From Libya for Two Health And Education Projects
Mauritania has received from a $50million grant from Libya for two health and education projects. Sidi Ould Tah, Mauritania’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Development and Mohamed El Kewni, Director General of the Libyan Aid and Development Fund...
Libya Releases Hundreds of Detained Illegal Africa Migrants
Hundreds of illegal immigrants have been released from detention centers in Libya at the behest of Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, the Malian president Amadou Toumani Toure said upon his return on Friday from Paris after a stopover in Tripoli.
Nigerien President has Granted Amnesty to Former Tuareg Rebels
The president of Niger, Mamadou Tandja, has granted amnesty to Tuareg rebels who have recently laid down their weapons after two years of fighting in the northern region of Agadez. Speaking in an address to the nation, the Nigerien leader hailed the gesture...
Libya Appoints Judge to Preside Over Investigation Into Prison Massacre 13 Years Ago
Libya has appointed a judge to preside over an investigation into violence at a Tripoli prison 13 years ago that left more than 1,000 people dead. International and local human rights activists had always insisted that Islamist militants and political...
Libya And Ukraine to Sign Trade, Industrial Cooperation Deal
The Ukrainian government press service has reported that Ukraine and Libya have agreed to draft and sign contracts on military-industrial cooperation. “All the details of these contracts have been discussed, and cooperation between Ukraine and Libya...
Lockerbie Bomber Asks for Freedom on Compassionate Grounds
The Libyan man serving life in jail in Scotland over the Lockerbie bombing, has formally requested to be freed on compassionate grounds. Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi is currently battling with life-threatening prostate cancer, which according to his...
Libyan Leader Plans to Build New School in the Gaza Strip
Palestinian radio has reported that Libya plans to build a new school in the Gaza Strip, to be named after Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi. The school will be built in the central part of the Palestinian enclave, and will have 22 fully equipped classrooms.
High Constitutional Court in Madagascar Endorses Takeover By Andry Rajoelina
The High Constitutional Court (HCC) in Madagascar has endorsed the takeover of power by Andry Rajoelina following the resignation of President Marc Ravalomanana. The new president addressed his supporters on Wednesday at the 13 May Square, saying the...
