analysisThe arrest of Libyans who allegedly received military training in South Africa hints at the nature of power in the north African country. Were 95 Libyans really undergoing military training at the Milites Dei Academy in South Africa's eastern Mpumalanga province, and if so, for what purpose? Police told local media the men claimed they came to South Africa for training as private security guards, whereas they were really receiving military training. But most analysts aren't buying that, and believe that the men were sent to receive military training. Close Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Top Headlines Africa South Africa Arms and Armies By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy.

Muhammed Radi Dargus, the descendant of historic Turkish admiral Turgut Reis through his Tunisian wife, expressed pride in his great-grandfather’s legacy. Dargus highlighted that Reis’ family in Tunisia holds a significant heritage with a 500-year history. Dargus explained that Reis married a woman from Cerba Island in Tunisia about 500 years ago, which established the roots of the “Turgut (Dargus)” family in Tunisia. He pointed out that most of the family now lives in the capital, Tunis, and emphasized that Turgut Reis’ Tunisian descendants have a rich heritage spanning 450-500 years. Family ties in Tunisia-Türkiye relationsTurkish Ambassador to Tunisia Ahmet Misbah Demircan emphasized the importance of Turgut Reis’ family in the Tunisia-Türkiye relationship.

A police inspector was transferred to another department while planning to arraign top political officials on charges of masterminding a racket at Identità, lawyer Jason Azzopardi has claimed in a sworn application on Friday. The racket allegedly saw the issuing of an estimated 18,000 Maltese ID cards to third country nationals on the basis of fake documentation and false declarations. She described how an official from Identity Malta, as the agency was known then, had called her in 2022 to inquire whether she had sponsored a family member to obtain a residence permit. Identità reminded that it had previously launched an internal investigation which has since been passed onto the police. Identità stated that it does not tolerate any form of abuse, and that it will continue to cooperate with the police.

A joint meeting between the National Oil Corporation (NOC) and Sirte Oil and Gas Production and Manufacturing Company focused on discussing increasing the company's daily production to 120.000 barrels. Sirte Oil and Gas Production and Manufacturing Company was established in 1981 and its headquarters is located in Marsa Al-Brega. It is one of the national oil companies affiliated with the National Oil Corporation, and its current production rate of crude oil is about 86.000 barrels per day. On Wednesday, the NOC announced that Libya's total production of crude oil, condensates and natural gas amounted to 1,543,603 million barrels. It confirmed in its periodic bulletin that crude oil production reached 1,267,706 barrels per day, while condensate production reached 51,435 barrels per day, and natural gas production reached 224,462 barrels.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aqila Saleh, said that the House of Representatives was working to end the crisis and had become close to implementing the election laws and forming a unified authority for the people to choose their rulers with their free will. Saleh added in a speech on Wednesday on the sidelines of the opening of projects in the city of Ajdabiya that the House of Representatives, its presidency, committees and members had worked "since the first moment on constants that couldn't be compromised; the unity and sovereignty of the country, the preservation of its territory, the unification of its institutions, the support of its military, the cessation of foreign interference in domestic affairs and the fair distribution of wealth.”He advised everyone to work on appointing competent people, putting things in their proper places and delegating tasks to those capable of doing them, asking people not to listen to those who ignored Libyan values ​​and principles, looted public money and spent millions without any change and had been obstructing the peaceful transfer of power.

“Understanding and nurturing employee loyalty is critical in navigating the dynamic landscapes of the MENA workforce. Our survey reveals a powerful correlation between trust in leadership and employee allegiance,” Ola Haddad, General Manager at Bayt.com said. Bayt.com and YouGov investigated the driving factors contributing to employees’ loyalty to their organizations in its survey, identifying actions that could enhance loyalty and recognizing the elements that could potentially undermine it. This stability is paralleled by workplace satisfaction, as nearly three out of five employees indicate satisfaction with their current employers. It is this sense of belonging and purpose that distinguishes highly loyal employees from the rest”.

The Minister of Oil and Gas of the Libyan Government of National Unity (Gun), Khalifa Abdel Sadiq, and the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya, Khalid Mohammed bin Zabin al Dosari, discussed the preparation of a draft memorandum of understanding for joint cooperation in various fields in the oil and gas sector. During a meeting that took place yesterday in the presence of the Director General of Technical Affairs and the Director General of Planning, the Libyan Oil Minister spoke about the development of the sector and his vision in this regard, underlining the bonds of brotherhood between Libya and Qatar, the importance of experienced international companies contributing to the development and exploration of still unexplored land and sea areas, as well as the possible benefits that the two countries can derive from the exchange of experiences. Read also other news on Nova NewsClick here and receive updates on WhatsAppFollow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared that he will not allow a civil war to erupt in the country following the post-election protests. Venezuela Ulusal Seçim Konseyi (CNE) Başkanı Elvis Amoroso, devlet başkanı seçimini mevcut Devlet Başkanı Nicolas Maduro’nun kazandığını bildirdi. Devlet Başkanı Nicolas Maduro destekçisi yüzlerce kişi ise Maduro’ya desteklerini göstermek için başkent Karakas’taki Miraflores Sarayı önünde bir araya geldi. Düzenlenen mitingde Venezuela Devlet Başkanı Nicolas Maduro (sol 3) sarayın balkonundan konuşma yaptı. Devlet Başkanı Nicolas Maduro destekçisi yüzlerce kişi ise Maduro’ya desteklerini göstermek için başkent Karakas’taki Miraflores Sarayı önünde bir araya geldi.

Today show viewers were shocked on Thursday morning when Sarah Abo complained about her co-host Karl Stefanovic's bad breath live on-air. Sarah, 38, and Karl, 49, who are both in France covering the Paris Olympics, were discussing the games on-air when Sarah revealed Karl's breath smelled bad due to a change in diet. An apologetic Karl admitted he had undergone a change in diet since arriving in Paris. Today show star Sarah Abo shocked viewers on Thursday after she complained live on-air about her co-host Karl Stefanovic 's bad breath. The pricey eatery offers caviar for as much as €650 (AUD $1075) with main dishes in the $60-$70 range.

analysisHow armed conflict in Libya shapes the Agadez mobility economyFollowing the Libyan revolution in 2011, the number of migrants passing through Agadez, in Niger, en route to Europe, grew significantly, fuelling a migration boom in the city. In response to the increase in arrivals by sea from Libya, European policymakers saw Agadez as a 'perfect target' for reducing the numbers of people attempting to make the crossing to Europe. Niger's criminalization of Agadez's migration economy did disrupt these flows, but it also had the effect of pushing people-smuggling networks underground, placing migrants at greater risk, and accelerated a transition to other economic activities, including burgeoning gold mining and illegal activities in the region. Criminalization also led to the emergence of new transnational conflict dynamics in northern Niger, as local groups competed for control over different aspects of the gold economy, as well as other licit and illicit activities. This research paper demonstrates how using a comprehensive systems analysis can help policymakers understand the broader factors that influence and impact the migration economy in Niger.

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs have signed a memorandum of understanding for development cooperation. The memorandum of understanding, which establishes a legal framework for TİKA’s activities in Libya, was signed by Ashraf Al-Taeb, Director of the International Cooperation Administration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from Libya, and TİKA’s President Serkan Kayalar from Türkiye. Following the signing ceremony, Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister Zeidan expressed his honor at the visit of TİKA officials to Libya. Noting that the memorandum of understanding was signed in accordance with Prime Ministerial Decree No. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).

A good number of economically insolvent Bangladeshi nationals migrate to Libya first and then to Europe from there, according to a latest survey report. The report was prepared by interviewing 405 Bangladeshi workers in Libya in 2023. It found that the number of Bangladeshi workers staying in Libya in 2024 has increased than that in 2021. According to the report, 98 per cent of Bangladeshis in Libya are male and 2.0 per cent female. It shows at least 50 per cent of Bangladeshi workers go to Libya via Turkey as this route costs about Tk 500,000 each.

Just a reminder that since October, 90 per cent of Gaza’s population has been displaced, often many times. Each time their lives are upended, they are forced to start over again in areas that lack basic services. Seven months into the year, the $674 million Humanitarian Response Plan is only 25 percent funded, with $170 million received. This allocation will support urgent assistance and kick-start humanitarian response while further resources are being mobilized. This plan remains very underfunded: So far, only $313 million has been received, just 21 per cent of the total amount requested.

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Badr Abdel Aati met with the Libya Department at the Ministry, as part of the Foreign Minister's keenness to communicate directly with all sectors of the Ministry and listen to their assessment in their areas of expertise. Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration and Director of the Public Diplomacy Department, stated that the meeting discussed developments in the situation in Libya, and efforts aimed at helping the Libyan brothers achieve sustainable stability in a way that preserves the unity, safety and stability of Libya. The course of relations between the two countries and brotherly peoples, and the situation of the Egyptian community in Libya were also discussed. The Foreign Minister listened to an appreciation of the comprehensive position of those in charge of the Libyan file at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where Dr. Abdel Aati stressed the need to pay special attention to the situation in Libya as it is a neighboring country to Egypt, where there is a special and historical relationship with both Egyptian and Libyan people. He further stressed that the security, stability, unity and safety of Libya are an integral part of Egyptian national security.

Occupied Palestinian TerritoryOCHA says an estimated 250,000 people have been internally displaced since 22 July alone, following the latest Israeli evacuation orders. Seven months into the year, the $674 million Humanitarian Response Plan is only 25 percent funded, with $170 million received. Local authorities have activated an emergency relief plan and have started registering affected families to receive assistance from the Government. Humanitarian partners are working to support the Government-led response and are mobilizing to provide food assistance and cash transfers. A Government-led mission with our partners to the affected area is under way now to assess the damage and the needs.