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Tunisia outlines reasons for upgrading Ras Ajdair crossing with Libya into continental gateway

Tunisia has said that upgrading the Ras Ajdir border crossing into a continental gateway is part of a broader regional cooperation dynamic aimed at strengthening economic integration between Tunisia, Libya, and Algeria.

The chargé d’affaires at the Tunisian embassy in Tripoli, Mohamed Habib Sassi, highlighted the strategic importance of Ras Ajdair as a key transit point toward Africa’s interior. 

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Economy minister discusses economic cooperation with UN deputy special representative

The Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, discussed Tuesday with the UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General and Resident Coordinator, Ulrika Richardson, avenues of joint cooperation between the Ministry of Economy and Trade and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, in light of current economic developments at both the local and international levels.

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Al-Ahli Benghazi qualifies for BAL 6 finals

Al-Ahli Benghazi secured qualification for the finals of the sixth edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL 6), set to kick off in Kigali, Rwanda, on May 22.

The team qualified after finishing third in the Pretoria qualifiers in South Africa, following their third victory against the host team, South Africa’s Giants, with a score of 110–72 (56–34 at halftime). South Sudan’s Jo Lual emerged as the star of the match, recording 21 points, six rebounds, and five assists.

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Libyan charity concludes visit to Indonesia with key talks on humanitarian cooperation

A delegation from the Shaikh Tahir Azzawi Charity Organization (STACO) conducted a series of strategic visits to Jakarta to strengthen synergies in social, educational, and humanitarian missions. 

On April 8, 2026, the STACO delegation was received directly by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia to discuss strengthening collaboration. This meeting affirmed both parties' commitment to supporting inclusive and sustainable humanitarian diplomacy, in line with Indonesia's active role on the global stage.

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Sebha University signs deal with British Council to expand international exams

Sebha University has signed a cooperation agreement with the British Council to strengthen the delivery of international examinations, as part of efforts to expand its global academic engagement.

The university said the deal reflects its ambition to achieve excellence at local, regional and international levels, and to build partnerships that support education, research and community service.

According to the university, the agreement's aim is to develop language education and widen opportunities for students to gain internationally recognised qualifications, improving their academic and career prospects.

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Health ministry warns of counterfeit medicine in circulation

The Ministry of Health has warned that a counterfeit medicine is being circulated in the local market and has called for its immediate withdrawal.

The product, labelled Betacidine, is said to be unsafe and poses a risk to patients, according to the ministry.

In a statement, officials said the alert followed reports from a pharmaceutical company that the fake product had been detected multiple times. It added that the medicine was not manufactured by Pharmaderm and had not been imported through an authorised distributor.

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Why do we reject attacks on migrants?

With every reported assault on African workers and migrants, the issue of migration surges back into the headlines. As these incidents go viral on social media, they trigger a flood of diverse, contradictory, and occasionally irrational commentary. Some voices fail to see any wrongdoing in these attacks, even going so far as to blame the victims for their own assault simply because they entered Libya illegally.

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