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Libyan National Army led by strongman Haftar launch assault on Chad rebels

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Libyan troops loyal to eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar launched an airborne assault on a Chadian rebel headquarters in the southern desert late Friday, his office said. Issued on: 25/08/2023 – 22:19 1 min The stop-start conflict which has gripped Libya for the past 12 years has seen its rival leaders forge alliances with various rebel … Read more

African Union suspends Niger over military coup

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Addis Ababa (AFP) – The African Union said Tuesday it had suspended Niger until civilian rule in the country is restored and would assess the implications of any armed intervention in the troubled Sahel nation. Issued on: 22/08/2023 – 13:58Modified: 22/08/2023 – 14:20 1 min The Peace and Security Council “requests the AU Commission to … Read more