Italy sees rise in migration amid renewed Libya tensions

Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi has reported a slight uptick in irregular migration from North Africa, citing renewed tensions in Libya as a key driver. In comments to the Italian news agency ANSA on Monday, Piantedosi said the unrest in …

At least 60 feared dead in twin migrant shipwrecks off Libya

Listen to article At least 60 migrants are feared dead after a pair of shipwrecks off the coast of Libya over the past week, according to the International Organization for Migration. The first ship went down on June 12 near a Libyan port in Tripoli, with …

Tragedy at sea: 60 migrants feared dead in twin Libya shipwrecks

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that at least 60 migrants are feared dead following two separate shipwrecks off the Libyan coast in the past week. These tragedies underscore the growing dangers migrants face while attempting …

Central Bank of Libya withdraws a few banknotes from circulation

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has announced the withdrawal of several old banknote issues from circulation, based on decisions issued by its Board of Directors during a meeting held on June 16, 2025. The CBL clarified that the decision includes …

The warmongers were wrong about Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya. Now watch them make the same mistake about Iran

As the G7 issues a statement declaring that Israel has a “right to defend itself”, you have a right to ask if you are losing your mind. Israel launched an unprovoked onslaught on Iran. Its excuse – that Tehran may acquire a nuclear weapon – renders its …

Libya's vice presidents call for greater European role in the country

18 june 2025 - 12:02:28 MA/BBA 390 Views Panafrican News Agency Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The members of the Libyan Presidential Council, Moussa al-Koni and Abdallah al-Lafi, expressed the Presidential Council's aspiration for a greater and more …

Top UN official in Libya urges the people to speak against hate speech

18 june 2025 - 12:47:22 MA 264 Views Panafrican News Agency Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The top UN official in Libya, Hanna Tetteh, has urged the people to speak out against hate, promote respect across all lines of difference, and to work toward a country …

At least 60 people feared missing in two deadly shipwrecks off Libya

At Least 60 Feared Dead in Libya Coast Shipwrecks

At least 60 refugees and migrants are feared to have drowned after two separate shipwrecks off the coast of Libya, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has confirmed. The victims were attempting the perilous journey across the Mediterranean …

Five Pakistanis feared dead after shipwreck off the coast of Libya

At least five Pakistanis are feared dead in a shipwreck near Alshab port in Tripolitania, off the coast of Libya. As per the International Organization for Migration (IOM), at least 60 refugees and migrants are feared missing and drowned at sea after two …