Death toll rises in Libya's Tripoli as clashes enter second day
Violence has pitted alliance of militias from Tripoli against Seventh Brigade group from town of Tarhuna, southeast of the Libyan capital.
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Tunisians cautiously optimistic as truth commission delivers final report
After five years of investigating cases of corruption and human rights abuses under former dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, Tunisia's Truth and Dignity Commission is concluding its mandate, though many Tunisians say there is still much more to do.
UN mission deplores fresh fighting in Libya’s capital
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has strongly condemned the recent military mobilisation of forces south of Libyan capital, Tripoli, and is monitoring the situation closely.
Egypt’s internal debt rises on wider budget deficit
Egypt announced a plan for the issuance of treasury bills and bonds worth 181.5 billion Egyptian pounds, but experts say the government should slash outlays and increase public revenues through a raft of measures to ease the country's budgetary woes.
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Clashes south of Tripoli spurs calls for armed groups to relinquish weapons
Clashes erupt south of Tripoli, the capital of Libya, leading to calls for armed groups to disarm and comply with security reforms.
The Libyan army's battle against terrorists in the south
The Libyan National Army (LNA) has launched operations in the south of the country focused on clearing Sabha and its surroundings from ISIS sleeper cells.
Libyan army launches anti ISIS operations in Sabha for first time
The Libyan Army is advancing into Sabha and other areas in the southern parts of the country to liberate them from any ISIS-linked units.
Tunisian Parliament approves more robust anti-terrorism law
The Tunisian House of Representatives approved an amendment to the Anti-Terrorism and Anti-Money Laundering Act passed in 2015. 132 deputies voted in favour of the amendment.