Libya's UN delegate deplores Security Council's inability to end foreign interference in the country

17 april 2024 - 11:07:31
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's representative to the United Nations, Taher el-Sonni, has regretted the Security Council's inability to put [...] Full text...

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UNSMIL calls for inclusion of women in Libya's decision-making process

14 april 2024 - 13:15:36
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A roundtable organized by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has called for women [...] Full text...

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Abdoulaye Bathily reaffirms UNSMIL's commitment to support participation of all Libyans in the development of their country

09 april 2024 - 14:22:19
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, has reaffirmed "the commitment [...] Full text...

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EU commemorates 30th anniversary of Rwanda genocide against Tutsi people

07 april 2024 - 15:06:20
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Union on Sunday joined the Rwandan nation and its people in remembrance of the [...] Full text...

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Abdoulaye Bathily reiterates appeal to Libyan leaders to reach consensus through political dialogue

06 april 2024 - 14:00:36
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, has urged Libya's leaders "to learn the [...] Full text...

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Abdoulaye Bathily discusses ways of breaking the deadlock with delegation from southern Libya

04 april 2024 - 13:48:57
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, has discussed with members of the Contact [...] Full text...

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Senegalese President Faye names Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister

03 april 2024 - 05:56:55
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - Senegal's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, on Tuesday appointed Ousmane Sonko,  his colleague and leader [...] Full text...

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Senegalese newspapers play up major issues awaiting president-elect Faye's attention

27 march 2024 - 13:23:47
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - Senegalese newspapers are highlighting the major issues that will confront the country's new administration to be [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS congratulates Senegalese president-elect Faye

27 march 2024 - 06:02:58
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has congratulated Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his election [...] Full text...

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Senegal's president-elect Faye pledges to govern with humility

26 march 2024 - 06:10:03
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) – Senegal's president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, has pledged to govern with humility, with his priorities being [...] Full text...

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President of Libyan Council insists on inclusive reconciliation project

22 march 2024 - 14:02:41
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, has stressed that reconciliation is a national [...] Full text...

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Libyan officials stress holding of inclusive conference on reconciliation in the country

20 march 2024 - 16:08:11
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The two deputy chairmen of the Libyan Presidential Council, Moussa Al-Kouni and Abdallah Al-Lafi, have reiterated [...] Full text...

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Abdoulaye Bathily stresses importance of victims' role in Libyan national reconciliation

17 march 2024 - 12:28:30
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, stressed that "national reconciliation is an integral [...] Full text...

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Senegal's main opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, his right-hand man freed

15 march 2024 - 11:01:29
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - Senegal's main opposition figure, Ousmane Sonko, and Bassirou Diomaye Faye, his right-hand man and PASTEF party [...] Full text...

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Top Libyan official, Congo Ambassador discuss national reconciliation project

13 march 2024 - 14:15:49
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Deputy Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdallah al-Lafi, and the Congolese Ambassador to Libya, [...] Full text...

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EU ambassadors urge Libyan leaders to accept invitation for dialogue

12 march 2024 - 18:19:13
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - To mark the holy month of Ramadan, the ambassadors of the European Union (EU) and EU [...] Full text...

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International Women's Day: Abdoulaye Bathily hails the achievements and aspirations of Libyan women

09 march 2024 - 14:54:27
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - UN Secretary General Representative in Libya Abdoulaye Bathily said here Friday that the United Nations Support [...] Full text...

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Deputy chairmen of Libyan Council reaffirm readiness to support any initiative within the UN framework

07 march 2024 - 16:48:19
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - During a meeting with the US President's Special Envoy, Ambassador Richard Norland, and the Chargé d'Affaires [...] Full text...

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Gambia, ECOWAS to establish international court to prosecute perpetrators of human rights violations under Jammeh

01 march 2024 - 16:04:57
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - The government of The Gambia and the ECOWAS   joint technical committee Friday held their inaugural meeting [...] Full text...

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Senegalese President Sall pledges to leave office on 2 April

23 february 2024 - 07:13:52
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - Senegalese President Macky Sall pledged on Thursday to leave office at the end of his mandate [...] Full text...

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Alternatives from international and regional powers to Abdoulaye Bathily's initiative to break the deadlock in Libya

22 february 2024 - 19:01:39
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The initiative launched last November by the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, has [...] Full text...

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UN committed to help Somalia deliver ‘for its people’

20 february 2024 - 05:46:24
New York, US (PANA) - Somalia remains resilient and strongly committed to state-building but more is needed to sustain the gains [...] Full text...

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Mauritanian President reaffirms support for stability in Libya, reconciliation process supported by AU

17 february 2024 - 13:48:33
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Mohamed ould Cheikh Ghazouani, has reaffirmed his support [...] Full text...

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Sanctions Committee shouldn't be 'an instrument against us': Libyan UN representative

16 february 2024 - 09:14:56
New York, US (PANA) - Libya's representative on the Security Council, Taher el-Sonni, on Thursday expressed the hope that the [...] Full text...

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Chairman of Libyan Council, Congolese Minister of Foreign Affairs, meet over reconciliation project in Libya

14 february 2024 - 16:33:35
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Manfi, discussed here Wednesday with the Congolese Minister [...] Full text...

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5th meeting of Preparatory Committee for national reconciliation in Libya begins

13 february 2024 - 18:57:58
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The fifth ordinary meeting of the Preparatory Committee for National Reconciliation in Libya began on Tuesday [...] Full text...

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Top UN official, Japanese ambassador reiterate need for intra-Libyan solution

13 february 2024 - 13:38:19
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, and the new Japanese ambassador, [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS urges Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger to prioritise dialogue, reconciliation

10 february 2024 - 08:24:58
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, which [...] Full text...

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Security Council returns to Libya amid continuing deadlock

08 february 2024 - 20:28:09
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Next Thursday, 15 February, the United Nations Security Council will hold a meeting on the situation [...] Full text...

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Turkey reaffirms its support for efforts of Presidential Council to organize elections in Libya

07 february 2024 - 20:41:17
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, Wednesday conveyed to the chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, [...] Full text...

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US envoy to Libya congratulates High-Level Committee on Libya on its meeting on Libyan reconciliation

07 february 2024 - 20:30:10
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The US special envoy to Libya, Richard Norland, has welcomed the holding of a meeting of [...] Full text...

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AU High-Level Panel on Libya supports plans for elections, national reconciliation

07 february 2024 - 15:05:04
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union's High-Level Committee on Libya has supported the convening of a National Reconciliation [...] Full text...

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Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi reaffirms his support for the Libyan Presidential Council to hold elections in Libya

01 february 2024 - 15:31:08
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi, Thursday reaffirmed his country's continued [...] Full text...

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Libyan, UN officials meet over national reconciliation in Libya

31 january 2024 - 18:06:37
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The deputy Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdallah al-Lafi, and the Head of the United [...] Full text...

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Malian government terminates Algiers Agreement due to serious events

26 january 2024 - 15:43:31
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The Malian government on Thursday announced the end, with immediate effect, of the Agreement for Peace [...] Full text...

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Deputy chairman of Libyan Council of Ministers pays official visit to Japan

26 january 2024 - 14:01:27
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The deputy Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdallah al-Lafi, Friday paid an official visit to [...] Full text...

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Political impasse in Libya, United States to Bathily's rescue to relaunch intra-Libyan dialogue

25 january 2024 - 19:24:18
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - At a time when the Libyan political process is bogged down in a new impasse, a [...] Full text...

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US Special Envoy to Libya welcomes reconciliation process to lay foundations for lasting peace

18 january 2024 - 12:31:22
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The US Special Envoy to Libya, Ambassador Richard Norland, has stressed that national and local reconciliation [...] Full text...

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Libyan Prime Minister hails role of Libyan Mukhtars in national reconciliation

18 january 2024 - 10:37:42
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Al Dbaiba, has stressed the importance of the efforts and role of [...] Full text...

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Congo President Sassou Nguesso sends message to Libyan PM

16 january 2024 - 12:04:34
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The President of Congo and Chairman of the African Union (AU) High-Level Committee on Libya, Denis Sassou [...] Full text...

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4th Preparatory Committee meeting for reconciliation conference in Libya ends

16 january 2024 - 11:50:12
Tripoli, Libya (PANA)- The fourth ordinary meeting of the preparatory committee for the inclusive conference on national reconciliation in Libya [...] Full text...

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President Denis Sassou Nguesso sends message to chairman of Libyan Council

15 january 2024 - 19:27:26
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Manfi, Monday received a letter from the Congolese [...] Full text...

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Libyan Council of State pledges support for AU's reconciliation steps

14 january 2024 - 13:45:49
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan High Council of State is ready to support efforts of the African Union High [...] Full text...

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Challenges to democracy compound instability in West Africa: Top envoy

12 january 2024 - 05:28:12
New York, US (PANA) - West Africa has seen shifting political sands throw up contrasting challenges over the past six [...] Full text...

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Gambian President says Peace Award reminder quest for peace a never-ending venture

10 january 2024 - 11:35:23
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Gambian President Adama Barrow the 2024 African Prize for Peace that has been awarded him may [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS and Sierra Leone's dangerous identity politics (By Paul Ejime)

10 january 2024 - 10:25:40
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - If any country should be grateful to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for [...] Full text...

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Sudan crisis: RSF signs agreement to end bloody war

03 january 2024 - 07:35:16
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Tuesday signed an agreement with the Coordination of [...] Full text...

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'Mali's return to constitutional order should be different from the others' Junta leader

01 january 2024 - 13:22:56
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - Mali's junta leader Colonel Assimi Goita is still yet to announce new dates for presidential elections [...] Full text...

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Last UN peacekeepers poised for complete withdrawal from Mali

31 december 2023 - 07:54:11
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The UN peacekeeping operation in Mali is poised to complete its drawdown on Sunday following a [...] Full text...

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UN rights office urges Ethiopia to prioritise victims amidst legacy of rights abuses

29 december 2023 - 05:38:06
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The UN human rights office on Thursday urged the Ethiopian Government to ensure that ongoing [...] Full text...

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Libyan Prime Minister inaugurates administrative complex in Bani Walid

24 december 2023 - 17:27:44
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid al Dbaiba, Sunday inaugurated an [...] Full text...

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Mali protests to Algeria over meeting with Malian rebels

21 december 2023 - 13:52:29
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - A diplomatic row is brewing between Mali and Algeria following a meeting between top Algerian officials [...] Full text...

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Top UN official in Libya stresses importance of young people in building the country

16 december 2023 - 14:52:40
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, has stated the importance of [...] Full text...

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Top Libyan official welcomes AU's support for reconciliation project

16 december 2023 - 13:56:24
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, has praised the role of the African [...] Full text...

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South Africa commemorates World Cup win with public holiday

15 december 2023 - 07:47:59
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa on Friday commemorated the country’s historic 2023 Rugby World Cup Final victory [...] Full text...

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Central Libyan city of Sirte chosen to host inclusive Conference for National Reconciliation on 28 April.

14 december 2023 - 20:15:37
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The third ordinary meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the inclusive Conference for National Reconciliation agreed [...] Full text...

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Third meeting of preparatory committee for national reconciliation begins in Sebha, southern Libya

13 december 2023 - 19:41:18
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The third ordinary meeting of the Preparatory Committee for National Reconciliation got underway in the town [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS changes gear on military coup plotters (By Paul Ejime)

11 december 2023 - 17:48:37
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have resolved to set up a [...] Full text...

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UN mission in Libya calls for promotion of human rights

11 december 2023 - 11:13:36
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - As the world celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Sunday, [...] Full text...

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Nigeria: ECOWAS Leaders End Abuja Summit, Ready Counterterrorism Standby Force, Pledge Gradual Easing Of Sanctions On Niger Republic

10 december 2023 - 20:20:40
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – ECOWAS leaders ended their 64th ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government [...] Full text...

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UN peacekeepers in Mali close Sévaré camp as drawdown continues

10 december 2023 - 05:35:29
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) closed its camp in Sévaré, Mopti region, [...] Full text...

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Algeria calls for elections to go hand in hand with reconciliation process in Libya

28 november 2023 - 17:11:48
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Algerian Minister for Foreign Affairs and the National Community Abroad, Ahmed Attaf, said here Tuesday [...] Full text...

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Moussa al-Kouni and Sassou Nguesso meet to discuss ways of supporting stability in Libya

25 november 2023 - 20:11:59
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The deputy Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Moussa al-Kouni, has discussed with the Congolese President, [...] Full text...

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Senior Libyan officials call for inclusive mechanism leading to elections

23 november 2023 - 17:19:57
  Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's leaders Thursday  agreed to "work to overcome the political impasse through a joint mechanism that [...] Full text...

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Gambia, EU sign new agreement on budget support programme

22 november 2023 - 12:29:26
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Gambia and the European Union have signed a 40-million Euro financing agreement for the implementation of [...] Full text...

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Bathily, Haftar agree to continue joint efforts to establish peace, stability in Libya

21 november 2023 - 13:00:06
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, and the Commander of [...] Full text...

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Libya strives to modernise its fiscal, monetary policy frameworks with IMF support

21 november 2023 - 09:33:36
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) – An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Libya has expressed the Fund’s deepest condolences to the [...] Full text...

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Congolese Minister of Foreign Affairs welcomes efforts of chairman of Libyan Council for national reconciliation in Libya

16 november 2023 - 18:39:49
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francophones and Congolese Abroad, Jean-Claude Gakosso, Thursday welcomed the efforts of [...] Full text...

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UN Security Council renews mandate of UN Mission in Central African Republic

16 november 2023 - 10:08:28
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council on Wednesday extended the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM reiterates to Head of UNSMIL government's vision of organizing fair elections in Libya

14 november 2023 - 16:43:15
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan prime minister of the government of national unity, Abdulhamid Al Dbaiba, has reiterated to [...] Full text...

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Consultative meeting opens in Geneva on national reconciliation in Libya

07 november 2023 - 13:40:27
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The deputy chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdallah al-Lafi, on Monday opened a consultative meeting [...] Full text...

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Ethiopian crisis: AU Commission chief commends Ethiopians for upholding Tigray peace deal

02 november 2023 - 10:59:36
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) -African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat on Thursday congratulated Ethiopians for embracing peace, national [...] Full text...

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Gambia government and partners present plans and actions for a responsive accountable transition project

31 october 2023 - 16:51:26
Banjul, Gambia (PANA)- The Government of The Gambia, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development [...] Full text...

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UN Security Council extends Libya support mission's mandate by one year

31 october 2023 - 11:05:30
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council on Monday extended until 31 October 2024 the mandate of the United [...] Full text...

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FIFA chief condemns 'horrendous violence' in Israel and Palestine

16 october 2023 - 07:10:48
Zurich, Switzerland (PANA) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for the 'immediate end of hostilities' between Israelis and Palestinians [...] Full text...

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MINUSMA completes withdrawal of troops from outposts in Kidal, northern Mali

12 october 2023 - 15:55:11
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) Monday completed the withdrawal of its [...] Full text...

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Ugandan newspaper criticises ICC bid to revive Joseph Kony war crimes trial

30 september 2023 - 19:05:55
Kampala, Uganda (PANA) – Efforts to revive the trial of Joseph Kony, leader of the northern Uganda rebel group, the [...] Full text...

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Italy reaffirms continuing logistical support to Libya for recovery of bodies of victims

27 september 2023 - 14:39:49
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Italian ambassador to Libya, Gian Luca Alberini, Tuesday reaffirmed Italy's support for Libya with technical [...] Full text...

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Mali's Minister of Foreign Affairs addresses 78th UN General Assembly

25 september 2023 - 14:45:40
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - Last Saturday, Mali's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdoulaye Diop addressed the 78th session [...] Full text...

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Ethiopia: Nearly one year after ceasefire, UN experts warn of ongoing atrocities

18 september 2023 - 15:04:42
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Nearly one year since the signing of an agreement to cease hostilities in Ethiopia, atrocities, war crimes [...] Full text...

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National Reconciliation Week launched in Bamako on Friday

18 september 2023 - 13:52:01
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The 2nd National Reconciliation Week (SENARE) was launched in Bamako on Friday by the Malian Minister [...] Full text...

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Abdoulaye Bathily concludes series of consultations with Libyan stakeholders on political and security situation

10 september 2023 - 14:22:41
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - At the end of a series of consultations with Libyan stakeholders, the Special Representative of the [...] Full text...

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Top UN official reaffirms readiness to support dialogue between Libyan leaders to end conflict

07 september 2023 - 12:10:23
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Special Representative of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, has reaffirmed the [...] Full text...

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Sudan conflict: Military leader Gen. Al Burhan arrives in Qatar

07 september 2023 - 11:01:02
Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - Sudan’s Military leader, General Abdul Fatah Al Burhan, has arrived in Qatar in what appears to [...] Full text...

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Eritrea dismisses Amnesty's 'flawed' report on Eritrean Defence Forces' war crimes in Ethiopia

06 september 2023 - 11:02:37
New York, US (PANA) - Eritrea has dismissed a report by Amnesty International that the Eritrean Defence Forces (EDF) committed [...] Full text...

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Mali: ‘MINUSMA is leaving, but the UN is staying’, Mission chief says

29 august 2023 - 06:00:19
New York, US (PANA) - While its peacekeeping operation in Mali, MINUSMA, draws to a close by the end of [...] Full text...

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‘Tensions and divisions’ eroding human rights in CAR, says rights expert

25 august 2023 - 05:52:17
Bangui, Central African Republic (PANA) - An independent UN expert expressed grave concern on Thursday over the human rights situation in [...] Full text...

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South Africa marks 30th anniversary of church massacre

26 july 2023 - 12:09:17
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa is marking the 30th anniversary of the St James Church Massacre which [...] Full text...

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Mali's transitional government promulgates new constitution

23 july 2023 - 13:45:40
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - Mali's transitional government on Saturday promulgated the country's new Constitution, which is seen as a key step [...] Full text...

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UN mission in Libya welcomes release of former finance minister Boumtari

16 july 2023 - 12:47:44
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Saturday welcomed the release of former finance [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS Court of Justice rules in favor of victim of enforced disappearance against Gambian Government

06 july 2023 - 14:56:14
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice Wednesday issued a landmark decision in [...] Full text...

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Chairman of Libyan Presidential Council praises role played by Congolese President and Chairperson of AU in reconciliation in Libya

05 july 2023 - 15:48:46
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, has paid tribute to the role played [...] Full text...

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Libya, AU take practical steps to hold reconciliation conference

04 july 2023 - 16:03:39
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The deputy Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdallah Al-Lafi, Tuesday reviewed with the Minister of [...] Full text...

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Dissolution of Mali UN peacekeeping mission 'serious blow' to civilian protection - HRW

02 july 2023 - 13:17:03
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - A human rights advocate has described the vote of the United Nations Security Council to dissolve [...] Full text...

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UN Security Council terminates Mali peacekeeping mission

30 june 2023 - 20:13:20
New York, US (PANA) - The Security Council on Friday unanimously approved the complete withdrawal of UN peacekeeping forces in [...] Full text...

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Somalia in danger of losing hard-won gains, Security Council hears

23 june 2023 - 05:57:54
New York, US (PANA) - Despite gains made in tackling terrorism and advancing the electoral process in Somalia, top UN [...] Full text...

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Abdelhamid Al-Dbaiba reiterates to US envoy Libyan government's determination to ensure success of elections

21 june 2023 - 18:22:07
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdelhamid Al-Dbaiba, discussed with the US [...] Full text...

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Libyan Council deputy chairmen briefed by UNSMIL Head on summary of Security Council meeting

20 june 2023 - 17:25:19
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The deputy chairmen of the Libyan Presidential Council, Moussa al-Kouni and Abdallah al-Lafi, met on Tuesday [...] Full text...

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US 'regrets' decision of Malian transition govt to revoke consent for UN peacekeepers

20 june 2023 - 08:41:28
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States says it regrets the transition government of Mali’s decision to revoke its [...] Full text...

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Sierra Leone's opposition APC demands fair playing field in elections

20 june 2023 - 07:12:50
Freetown, Sierra Leone (PANA) - Sierra Leone's opposition All People's Congress (APC) is complaining about an unfair playing field as the [...] Full text...

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Malians vote in referendum on new constitution

18 june 2023 - 13:55:48
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - Malians are on Sunday voting in a referendum on a draft constitution as a first step [...] Full text...

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Mali's draft Constitution in line with Peace and Reconciliation Agreement - UN Secretary-General

15 june 2023 - 16:30:32
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - In his latest quarterly report on Mali, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres noted that the Draft Constitution, [...] Full text...

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Tanzania earns ‘B+’ rating for strong economic growth

13 june 2023 - 11:07:29
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has assigned Tanzania a ‘B+’ long-term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default [...] Full text...

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Libyan, Qatari officials hold talks on bilateral relations

12 june 2023 - 12:56:35
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The deputy Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdallah al-Lafi, on Sunday held talks with the [...] Full text...

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UK, UN reaffirm commitment to help Libyans break political impasse

07 june 2023 - 18:22:25
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, discussed with the UK's Permanent Representative to [...] Full text...

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UK disusses efforts within Security Council to achieve stability, elections in Libya

06 june 2023 - 20:00:38
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations, Barbara Woodward, has informed the [...] Full text...

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Central Africa faces ‘turning point’ amid multiple crises - UN official

06 june 2023 - 06:17:00
New York, US (PANA) - Despite critical gains by Central African nations in advancing stability and cooperation, the region faces [...] Full text...

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Abdoulaye Bathily enquires about reconciliation process and situation of detainees in Libya

05 june 2023 - 15:44:06
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Special  Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, Sundays listened to the [...] Full text...

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Date of reconciliation between Misrata and Tawergha declared a National Day by Libya's Prime Minister

03 june 2023 - 15:40:18
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdelhamid al-Dbaiba, has announced that the [...] Full text...

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Libya,-UN committed to organise credible elections in Libya

02 june 2023 - 14:46:59
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, and the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for [...] Full text...

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UNSMIL chief urges Libyan parties to commit to resolving contentious issues to turn Libya around

31 may 2023 - 13:48:46
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) -The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Abdoulaye [...] Full text...

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Libyan, Turkish officials discuss promotion of bilateral relations

29 may 2023 - 13:13:49
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The deputy chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdallah al-Lafi, on Sunday held talks in Tripoli [...] Full text...

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Sudan conflict: Quotes and notes by people caught in fighting (Compiled by Mohamed Osman Adam, PANA Correspondent)

25 may 2023 - 17:06:17
Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - Civilians in the, war situation in the Sudan publish different stories and comments about their ordeal. [...] Full text...

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UN expert calls for national reconciliation in Burundi and revival of Arusha agreement

24 may 2023 - 13:02:16
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - A UN expert on Wednesday called on Burundi to overcome divisions and restore the Arusha Agreement. The [...] Full text...

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Canada reaffirms support for Libyan Presidential Council

23 may 2023 - 16:03:41
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Canada on Tuesday reaffirmed support to the Libyan Presidential Council in its efforts for national reconciliation [...] Full text...

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UNSMIL chief reaffirms UN support for Libyan solution to Libyan crisis

22 may 2023 - 15:11:37
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), [...] Full text...

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Senior Libyan official praises UK's role in Berlin process

20 may 2023 - 12:43:33
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Deputy Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdallah al-Lafi, has welcomed the UK's role in [...] Full text...

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Arab League urged to be more involved in reconciliation, elections in Libya

19 may 2023 - 17:11:33
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Manfi, on Friday urged the League of Arab [...] Full text...

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Abdoulaye Bathily agrees with African diplomats on need for coordination and support for elections in Libya

16 may 2023 - 19:03:14
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, ambassadors and representatives of a [...] Full text...

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The Netherlands reaffirms support for inclusive elections in Libya

16 may 2023 - 16:27:42
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Dutch Deputy Foreign Minister Paul Hauts reaffirmed here Tuesday the country's position in favour of peace [...] Full text...

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Gambia holds stakeholder conferences,donor roundtable on implementation of Truth Commission recommendations

12 may 2023 - 19:51:28
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - The Gambia is holding a stakeholder’s conference and donor roundtable on the implementation of the Truth, [...] Full text...

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US reiterates full support for successful national reconciliation in Libya

11 may 2023 - 13:20:23
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The US has reiterated "full support" for the success of Libya's national reconciliation project led by [...] Full text...

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Libyan Presidential Council determined to lead reconciliation project to ensure stability - Al-Lafi

09 may 2023 - 16:31:51
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The deputy chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdallah al-Lafi, has reaffirmed his determination to carry [...] Full text...

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Political, economic and security issues at the centre of a Libyan-US meeting

09 may 2023 - 06:30:58
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Manfi, on Monday had discussions with the US [...] Full text...

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UN launches awareness campaign on women, peace and security in Mali

08 may 2023 - 14:27:55
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) Monday launched in Mopti, central Mali, [...] Full text...

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US unveils goals of US Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability in Libya

05 may 2023 - 20:03:39
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The United States said Friday it was committed to helping Libyans in their ongoing struggle for [...] Full text...

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Gambia rights commission expresses concerns about rising religious tension in country

03 may 2023 - 15:15:36
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - The Gambia Human Rights Commission has expressed extreme concern about the rising religious tension and intolerance [...] Full text...

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Call for the consolidation of unity, stability in Libya through role of tribal notables

30 april 2023 - 17:51:12
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The deputy chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdallah al-Lafi, Saturday underlined the role of dignitaries [...] Full text...

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US stresses importance of a united army in Libya

29 april 2023 - 16:34:28
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The US special envoy to Libya, Ambassador Richard Norland, has stressed the importance of forming a [...] Full text...

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Transitional justice hinges on ‘equal footing’, say UN peacebuilders

29 april 2023 - 06:41:11
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Lasting peace hinges on everyone being on an “equal footing” and an all-of-society approach, a top [...] Full text...

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US, Congo reaffirm support for UN and AU efforts to hold elections in Libya

28 april 2023 - 14:24:46
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The US special envoy to Libya, Richard Norland, has reaffirmed his country's support and that of [...] Full text...

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Initiative for 2023 elections in Libya enters decisive phase

27 april 2023 - 19:53:42
Tripoli, Libya (PANA)- The initiative for the organisation of general elections in Libya in 2023, launched almost two months ago [...] Full text...

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UN Humanitarian coordinator draws bleak picture of situation in Sudan

21 april 2023 - 17:08:51
Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - The United Nations on Friday described the past six days of fighting in the Sudan as [...] Full text...

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Libyan Justice Minister oversees release of 1,057 amnestied prisoners

21 april 2023 - 16:00:51
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyan Minister of Justice in the national unity government, Halima Abderrahman, supervised on Thursday evening the [...] Full text...

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US urges joint committee of Libya's two chambers to remove obstacles to elections

19 april 2023 - 14:08:53
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - US delegate to the UN John Kelley has urged the 6+6 Joint Committee of the Libyan [...] Full text...

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Libya’s ‘new dynamic’: Bathily calls on partners to support momentum

19 april 2023 - 09:01:11
New York, US (PANA) - Against the backdrop of a fragile human rights landscape, a “new dynamic” of cooperation among [...] Full text...

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Libyan Foreign Minister attends AU Peace and Security Council session on national reconciliation in Libya

18 april 2023 - 17:25:41
Tripoli, Libya (PANA)- The Libyan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Najla Al-Mangouch, participated in the virtual meeting of [...] Full text...

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ECA's Nassim Oulmane calls for reconciling coastal populations with their ecosystems

16 april 2023 - 15:25:54
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - Nassim Oulmane of the Technology, Climate Change and Natural Resources Management Division of the Economic Commission [...] Full text...

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Guterres stresses transitional justice process to achieve lasting peace in Libya

15 april 2023 - 13:28:16
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres said Friday that "only a transparent, inclusive and participatory transitional justice process [...] Full text...

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Mali's Permanent Representative to UN addresses Security Council on developments in Mali

13 april 2023 - 14:34:24
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - Mali's Permanent Representative to the UN, Issa Konfourou, Thursday gave details on evolution of the situation [...] Full text...

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Civilians in Mali pay the price as terrorist violence flares up, UN Security Council hears

13 april 2023 - 09:18:24
New York, US (PANA) - The security situation in Mali remains quite volatile, marked by pockets of terrorist violence, with [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM reaffirms government's support for UN envoy in all his mediation efforts

10 april 2023 - 17:09:59
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister of the government of national unity, Abdelhamid Al-Dbaiba, Monday reaffirmed the support [...] Full text...

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South Africa: Hani's widow marks 30th annivesary of his assassination

10 april 2023 - 16:44:39
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) - The widow of murdered South African Communist Party leader Chris Hani on Monday took [...] Full text...

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Abdoulaye Bathily stresses southerners' sense of belonging to Libya

10 april 2023 - 14:22:28
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, Abdoulaye Bathily, has urged Libyan political leaders to [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM calls for peace process leading to elections in Libya

09 april 2023 - 16:10:58
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdelhamid Al-Dbaiba, said here Saturday the current [...] Full text...

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Abdoulaye Bathily hails Benghazi meeting between Libyan military leaders as pillar of reconciliation in Libya

08 april 2023 - 18:47:18
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Abdoulaye Bathily, said here Saturday the meeting between members [...] Full text...

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Commanders of military, ecurity units committed to securing upcoming elections in Libya

08 april 2023 - 18:10:15
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The meeting of the 5+5 Joint Military Committee in Benghazi, Libya's second largest city, Saturday expressed [...] Full text...

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Malian army sas will not take action against Kidal in the far north

05 april 2023 - 18:24:59
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The Director of Information and Public Relations of the Armed Forces (DIRPA), Colonel Souleymane Dembélé, Tuesday [...] Full text...

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Khalifa Haftar and Aguila Saleh pledge to work for peace leading to elections in Libya

05 april 2023 - 17:07:40
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Marshal Khalifa Haftar and the Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives (Parliament), Aguila Saleh, have [...] Full text...

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Libyans urged to reconcile with their national memory

29 march 2023 - 14:59:13
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - On the occasion of the anniversary of the evacuation of British forces and bases from Libya [...] Full text...

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US urges Kenya political leaders, protesters to refrain from violence

29 march 2023 - 06:56:51
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The U.S. has expressed regret at the loss of life and damage to property in [...] Full text...

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Libya's two legislative chambers urged to work towards elections

28 march 2023 - 14:02:47
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, has reiterated his call on [...] Full text...

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Senior Libyan official reaffirms support for UN Envoy's efforts to hold elections

28 march 2023 - 13:56:12
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The deputy chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Moussa al-Kouni, has reaffirmed the Council's continued support [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson calls for calm in Kenya amidst public protests

28 march 2023 - 10:53:19
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed deep concern at violence [...] Full text...

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Libya: Crimes against humanity committed since 2016 – Rights probe

27 march 2023 - 17:13:31
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - UN-appointed independent human rights investigators on Monday said there were grounds to believe that Libyan authorities and [...] Full text...

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Military, security leaders from eastern, western Libya pledge to renounce violence on Libyan soil

27 march 2023 - 15:23:03
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A meeting of a number of commanders of military and security units in the western, eastern [...] Full text...

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Libyan Prime Minister pledges to prevent further wars between Libyans

23 march 2023 - 16:21:59
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity Abdelhamid al-Dbaiba pledged Thursday to prevent further [...] Full text...

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UAE envoy announces completion of visa procedures, opening of airspace with Libya

22 march 2023 - 19:11:24
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Libya Mohamed al-Chamsi announced here Wednesday the visa issue and [...] Full text...

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International seminar on interreligious, intercultural dialogue opens in Bamako

22 march 2023 - 16:58:43
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - A three-day high-level international seminar on the theme: "Intercultural and inter-religious dialogue: what strategies for sustainable [...] Full text...

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Ethiopian crisis: 'All parties' sides committed war crimes, says US Secretary of State

21 march 2023 - 06:00:23
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blonken says all parties to the two-year-long Ethiopian conflict committed [...] Full text...

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Sudan holds massive political ‘workshops’, embarks on new transition phase, Security Council hears

21 march 2023 - 04:58:10
New York, US (PANA) - The parties to a watershed political agreement in Sudan – signed in December 2022 – [...] Full text...

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UN-sponsored Libyan human rights dialogue presents recommendations

19 march 2023 - 13:50:05
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the Dutch Embassy in Libya have presented [...] Full text...

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Libya's national reconciliation project presented to US research centres

17 march 2023 - 16:29:02
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Deputy Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdallah al-Lafi, has presented to a group of [...] Full text...

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Libyan military leaders from east and west agree to unite and support elections in 2023

16 march 2023 - 14:03:07
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Joint Military Commission and a number of commanders of military and security units from [...] Full text...

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Chairman of Libyan Presidential Council receives results of dialogues facilitated by Human Rights Working Group

15 march 2023 - 17:13:00
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Manfi, received here Wednesday the results of dialogues [...] Full text...

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U.S. Under Secretary Uzra Zeya commends Gambia truth commission

15 march 2023 - 11:08:20
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Ms Uzra Zeya, U.S. Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, has said that [...] Full text...

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Too many nations failing to investigate torture cases, UN expert says

15 march 2023 - 06:04:47
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - States must be “primary responders” in torture cases, to end impunity and bring justice on behalf [...] Full text...

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Chairman of Libyan Presidential Council expreses support for Abdoulaye Bathily's initiative

12 march 2023 - 16:13:56
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, has reaffirmed the Council's support for the [...] Full text...

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Temporary arrangements, transitional govts fuelling Libyan crisis: Top UN Envoy

11 march 2023 - 14:07:10
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, has said that temporary arrangements, [...] Full text...

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US Secretary of State Blinken to visit Ethiopia. Niger

11 march 2023 - 06:38:36
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Ethiopia and Niger March 14-17, March [...] Full text...

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Libyan FM discusses role in coordinating reconciliation agenda with AU

07 march 2023 - 12:38:00
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Najla al-Mangouch, has discussed the role of [...] Full text...

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DR Congo: Guterres urges M23 rebels to respect Tuesday ceasefire agreement

07 march 2023 - 05:36:29
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General has urged leaders of the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of [...] Full text...

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South Sudan faces ‘make or break’ year on road to lasting peace

07 march 2023 - 05:28:15
New York, US (PANA) - South Sudan sits at a critical crossroad, with swift action needed to quell chronic intercommunal [...] Full text...

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Mixed reception to Abdoulaye Bathily's crisis exit initiative via a Steering Committee for 2023 elections in Libya

06 march 2023 - 21:08:57
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The initiative to end the crisis in Libya proposed by the Special Representative of the UN [...] Full text...

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Libyan Prime Minister welcomes ECOSOCC Forum on supporting electoral tracks, institution building

06 march 2023 - 19:45:27
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdelhamid al-Dbaiba, said here [...] Full text...

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IMF approves US$114.8 million emergency financing support to South Sudan

02 march 2023 - 08:31:40
Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday approved a disbursement of [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM reaffirms belief in capabilities of an impartial Libyan judiciary contributing to unity of institutions

01 march 2023 - 16:57:21
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity Abdelhamid al-Dbaiba affirmed here Wednesday his respect [...] Full text...

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Six countries express support for Somalia govt's focus on counterterrorism. capacity building

01 march 2023 - 05:57:33
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - Representatives of six countries have met in Washington, D.C. to discuss Somalia’s security, state-building, development, [...] Full text...

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Briefing by Abdoulaye Bathily: Libyan Parliament denounces inaccuracies and absolves itself of responsibility for failure

28 february 2023 - 15:36:45
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan House of Representatives (Parliament) expressed surprise at the inaccuracies in the briefing presented by [...] Full text...

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Libyan UN delegate: 'Let's avoid past mistakes in our steps to elections'

28 february 2023 - 14:02:00
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's representative to the UN Security Council, Taher el-Sonni, on Monday welcomed initiatives aimed at enabling [...] Full text...

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US calls for channeling UN-facilitated consensus to achieve elections in Libya

28 february 2023 - 12:53:51
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The only sustainable way forward for Libya is for its people to choose their own leaders [...] Full text...

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Africa urges Libyans to hold serious talks for early elections

28 february 2023 - 12:42:58
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Mozambique's delegate to the UN, Pedro Afonso, has told the Security Council that elections can be [...] Full text...

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Libya: Bathily proposes election support body, as public frustration mounts

28 february 2023 - 05:57:19
New York, US (PANA) - Twelve years after its revolution, political tensions in Libya remain high, and its leaders face [...] Full text...

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Renewal of state of emergency a precautionary measure to avert a falling back into manslaughter (By Mohamed Osman Adam)

24 february 2023 - 18:23:46
Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - The Blue Nile State, near the borders with Ethiopia, on Friday renewed a state of emergency [...] Full text...

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Somalia: UN official underlines need to advance women’s participation in public life

23 february 2023 - 05:41:35
New York, US (PANA) - Despite many challenges, Somalia has made significant progress in advancing key national priorities, but enhancing [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS mediator for Mali Goodluck Jonathan on 72-hour visit to Mali

21 february 2023 - 16:31:44
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The mediator of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for Mali, and former president [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM calls for strong judiciary

21 february 2023 - 15:06:52
dTripoli, Libya (PANA) - The consolidation and development of Libya's judicial institutions confirm the restoration of the state's authority and [...] Full text...

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Libyan Council chairman welcomes efforts to find constitutional framework for elections this year

21 february 2023 - 14:26:26
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, has welcomed "all efforts and measures aimed [...] Full text...

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New AU chairperson ready to support African efforts for reconciliation in Libya

20 february 2023 - 18:24:32
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The President of the Comoros and new Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani, said [...] Full text...

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Human rights violations against civilians by Central African Armed Forces are unacceptable, says UN expert

20 february 2023 - 17:42:48
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Despite the government’s efforts to redeploy defence and security forces over a large part of the [...] Full text...

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Former official of Gaddafi regime released

20 february 2023 - 13:51:13
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The security authorities in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, have released Abdallah Mansour, a security and media [...] Full text...

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AU leaders condemn armed attacks on UN peacekeepers in DRC

18 february 2023 - 11:49:31
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) meeting at the level [...] Full text...

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End political stalemate in Libya now, UN chief urges leaders

17 february 2023 - 19:02:03
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Overcoming the current political impasse in Libya can unleash much-needed progress in tackling the myriad [...] Full text...

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Libyans celebrate 12th anniversary of 17 February Revolution

17 february 2023 - 15:39:53
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya commemorated Friday the 12th anniversary of the 17 February 2011 Revolution that overthrew the old [...] Full text...

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EU Parliament calls for Eswatini aid suspension

16 february 2023 - 22:22:28
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Parliament has passed a resolution calling for the suspension of aid to Eswatini and [...] Full text...

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Libya begins commemoration of 12th anniversary of 17 February Revolution under the sign of renewal

16 february 2023 - 18:43:05
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyans celebrate tomorrow, Friday, under the sign of renewal, the 12th anniversary of the Revolution of [...] Full text...

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Tripartite mechanism commends evaluation meetings on Peace Agreement

16 february 2023 - 15:26:09
Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - The tripartite mechanism, comprising the African Union, United Nations and the IGAD, have commended the on-going [...] Full text...

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Ethiopia reaffirms support for Libya

16 february 2023 - 13:16:41
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen, on Thursday reaffirmed his country's strong support [...] Full text...

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Libyan Youth launches platform against hate speech, advocates tolerance and peace

14 february 2023 - 16:14:48
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The deputy chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdallah al-Lafi, Tuesday witnessed the launch of a [...] Full text...

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Experts demand better measures to protect children caught in conflict

14 february 2023 - 06:25:25
New York, US (PANA) - Preventing violations against children affected by war has never been more pertinent or urgent, the [...] Full text...

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