North Africa

IOM reports 80,000 migrants voluntarily returned from Libya since 2015

The IOM's VHR program aims to provide a safe and dignified return for migrants stranded in Libya, addressing their immediate needs and helping them reintegrate into their home communities.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
22/05/2024

Tunisians mount anti-migrant protests, citing perceived government failures

The International Organization for Migration Tunisia branch says some 7,000 migrants live in or near Jebeniana and El Amra. 

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
19/05/2024
  Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

As African migration to Europe spikes, Tunisia takes center stage in Italy’s foreign policy agenda

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni signed agreements with Tunisian President Kais Saied, aiming to enhance economic relations and address irregular migration.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
25/04/2024

EU and Egypt forge $8.1 billion deal to tackle migration and boost partnership

The EU announced a $8.1 billion deal with Egypt to enhance partnership and address migrant flows, but some critics argue it prioritizes countering migration over human rights

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
20/03/2024
 Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar gestures to the crowd during Independence Day celebrations

Libya has no plans to make peace with Israel, eastern Libyan minister says

"We support the establishment of a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital," Abdulhadi al-Hweij said in a rare interview with Israeli media.

By GIDEON KOUTS
28/02/2024

Man throws grenade at school over daughter's punishment

The Benghazi security directorate said in a statement on Facebook that the guard, in his 40s, also insulted and cursed teachers at the school. 

Global efforts intensify to end female genital mutilation by 2030

Many women worldwide are mutilated every day, causing permanent psychological and physical damage as well as death to many.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
11/02/2024

Five Islamist convicts escape from Tunisian jail

The interior ministry published the names and photos of the escaped convicts and urged citizens to contact the police if they see them.

By REUTERS
31/10/2023

Libya is in a spiral of its design - opinion

Since the 2011 revolt resulting in the death of longtime dictator Muammar Gaddafi, Libya has seen a seemingly never-ending revolving cast claiming authority.

By JUDAH WAXELBAUM
01/10/2023

Since Tunisia’s Saied seized control, the country’s economic situation continues to deteriorate

IMF loans stall as Saied rebuffs its demands for reform; meanwhile, Europe offers aid to buy influence.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
09/09/2023
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