Category: Africa

The last days terrorist attack form Tunisia revived painful memories about the similar situation from 2015, and Sousse has become once again the scene of violent actions.

The Egyptian representatives believe in their country’s decisive role in pushing for and keeping the ceasefire in Libya. They said that without the Cairo Declaration and the political pressure, which they put on the Libyan politicians, the agreement would not have happened.

The Islamic State’s activity in Libya developed on the remains of Salafi‑jihadi groups that were already active the 2011 revolution. The roots of those groups can be traced back to the 1990s when the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG), was one of the biggest challenges of the Qaddafi regime.

The Islamic State’s activity in Libya developed on the remains of Salafi‑jihadi groups that were already active the 2011 revolution. The roots of those groups can be traced back to the 1990s when the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG), was one of the biggest challenges of the Qaddafi regime.

After the ceasefire agreement from August 21, LNA was accused by the GNA of violating the ceasefire in Sirte. They agreed on August 21, to an immediate cease-fire and their two statements met on common points, the most important subject the truce and holding of presidential and parliamentary elections.

After the ceasefire agreement from August 21, LNA was accused by the GNA of violating the ceasefire in Sirte. They agreed on August 21, to an immediate cease-fire and their two statements met on common points, the most important subject the truce and holding of presidential and parliamentary elections.

In the last period of time, Libya has been the scene of some unexpected events. At the end of last week, the represents of LNA and GNA announced that until March 21, 2021 they will respect a ceasefire accord.

Until now, 2020 has been an active year for ISIS – Wilayat Sinai, which claimed over 100 attacks. Almost all of them took place in the Sinai Peninsula, the vast majority of them remain concentrated in the eastern part of the province, near the Gazan border. Unlike last year, some of the attacks took place […]

Since the ouster of Moammar Gadhafi, two seats of power have emerged in Libya. One (LNA) led by gen. Haftar in eastern Libya, supported mainly by Egypt, Russia, France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). LNA aim to capture the Libyan capital, Tripoli, with military forces from Russia (mercenaries) and Africa (army troops and members […]