Libya
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:52 GMTLibyan Minister's 'Morality' Measures Would Violate Women's Rights
[HRW] Government Should Forcefully Disavow Regressive Proposals
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:19:12 GMTNiger, Tunisia, and Libya Claim Crucial Wins in TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Qualifiers
[CAF] Niger, Tunisia, and Libya each secured vital wins in their respective TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on Thursday, further reshaping the standings as teams inch closer to the coveted tournament spots.
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:26:53 GMTPros Jet in As Amavubi Enter Camp Ahead of Libya, Nigeria Qualifiers
[New Times] US-based defender Phanuel Kavita and Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari are among foreign-based players joining Amavubi squad on Monday, November 11, ahead of their 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Libya and Nigeria.
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:15:19 GMTUK Sanctions Russia-Backed Wagner Group Successor Africa Corps
[RFI] London -- The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa Corps.
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:28:26 GMTUSAID and WFP Address Food Insecurity for Sudanese Refugees in Libya
[WFP] Tripoli, 4 November -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) received a donation of US$3.25 million from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance to support the urgent needs of ref...
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 04:27:19 GMTSudanese Refugees in Libya Continue to Struggle
[Dabanga] Tobruk / El Kufra / Benghazi / Nyala -- Malik El Dijawi, an advocate for Sudanese migrant and refugee communities, has reported that many Sudanese refugees are undertaking perilous journeys through the cities of Tobruk and Kufra along Libya...
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:21:52 GMTLibya Punished for Hold-Up of Nigeria Squad Before Cup of Nations Qualifier
[RFI] Nigeria will require a point from their last two matches next month to advance to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after continental football chiefs awarded them a 3-0 victory over Libya and fined the Libyan federation €46,000 for shamboli...
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:32:19 GMTCAF and the Botched Libya-Nigeria Match
[This Day] The CAF punitive decision holds lessons for all
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:08:19 GMTNigeria Praises CAF Decision in Controversy Over Libya's Treatment of Nigerian Footballers
[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Africa's football governing body has sided with Nigeria in that country's dispute with Libya over a canceled qualifying game. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded Nigeria a 3-0 victory over Libya following accus...
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:55:31 GMTEkong Excited As CAF Awards Nigeria Three Points, Fines Libya $50,000
[This Day] Femi Solaja
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 06:54:01 GMTLibya's Forfeit Against Nigeria - What Does It Mean for Amavubi?
[New Times] The Confederation of African Football on Saturday, October 26, declared Libya losers of their 2025 AFCON qualifier against Nigeria on forfeit grounds.
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:35:38 GMTFrom Ethiopia to Libya, Sudanese Refugees Are Facing Endless Displacement
[Dabanga] Mahmoud, alongside hundreds of other Sudanese refugees, was forced to return from the Awlala forest in Ethiopia's Amhara region to El Gedaref, Sudan, in September. But after being forced by the state's governor to either join an army traini...
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:06:27 GMTThree Somali Migrants Tortured to Death By Human Traffickers in Libya, Activist Reveals
[Radio Dalsan] At least three Somali migrants tragically lost their lives in September and October while being held in warehouses and homes operated by human traffickers in Libya, according to human rights activist Tariq Lamloum. Lamloum shared the g...
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:27:34 GMTCAF Set for Verdict On Botched Libya-Nigeria Afcon Qualifier
[Premium Times] Sources close to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel indicate that the Libyan Football Federation will appeal the decision if it is unfavorable
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:29:35 GMTLibya Vs Nigeria - CAF President Condemns Super Eagles Inhuman Treatment
[Vanguard] The President of the Confederation of Africa ( CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has, for the first time, spoken on the Libya vs Nigeria, Africa Cup of Nations Cup ( AFCON) qualifier game.
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:52:47 GMTNational Assembly Roundup - Alleged Akpabio's Impeachment Saga, Super Eagles Ordeal in Libya, Other Top Stories From Senate
[Premium Times] On Thursday, the Senate passed a vote of confidence on its President, Godswill Akpabio.
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:04:10 GMTFormer Edo FA Chief Calls for Sanctions On Libyan Football Federation
[Vanguard] Benin City -- A former First Vice Chairman of the Edo State Football Association Dcn Darlington Okpebholo-Ray, on Wednesday called for sanctions by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) for the...
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:30:21 GMTLibya Threatens Legal Action After Nigeria Pulls Out of Football Qualifier
[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) is criticizing Nigeria's decision to withdraw from the 2025 AFCON qualifier in Libya and is threatening to take legal action.
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:03:25 GMTLibya's Unacceptable Gamesmanship
[This Day] There should be consequences for Libya's horrible behaviour
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:07:40 GMTGovt Didn't Apologise to Libya After Maltreating NFF Officials, Players - Minister
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has refuted a report, which claimed that Nigeria had apologised over the recent maltreatment of Nigerian Football Federation officials and its senior national football team in Libya.
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:23:16 GMTSuper Eagles' Libyan Horrow Show - Highest Authority Ordered Diversion of Flight - Pilot
[Vanguard] The Tunisian pilot who flew the Super Eagles of Nigeria to Libya for African Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying match in Benghazi has said he was ordered by the Libyan government to divert the flight to Al-Abraq Airport, located 150miles aw...
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:07:11 GMTAfcon Qualifiers - Nigeria's Super Eagles Stay Top Despite Libya Controversy
[Premium Times] Nigeria's Super Eagles remain in pole position in Group D with seven points from three games
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:26:27 GMTNigerian Parliament Moves to Investigate the Ill-Treatment of Its National Football Team in Libya
[Premium Times] The Super Eagles were left stranded at Al Abraq Airport for 12 hours after landing in Libya.
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:19:01 GMTCAF Releases New Statement On Libya Vs Nigeria Afcon Qualifier Debacle
[Premium Times] Contrary to initial reports suggesting a potential walkover, CAF announced that the match will not take place as scheduled
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:19:01 GMTSuper Eagles' Experience in Libya - What It Says About CAF, NFF, African Football, Social Media
[Premium Times] The Super Eagles are safely back in Nigeria after almost 20 hours of being deliberately marooned at the Al-Abraq Airport in Bayta, where they had gone to honour a Group D 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya