In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict in Libya and its neighboring countries, Libyan troops loyal to eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar have initiated an airborne assault on a Chadian rebel headquarters situated in the
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La CBL de Tripoli, qui décide de l’octroi des fonds aux différents organismes d’Etat, gère les recettes en hydrocarbures, première ressource financière du pays. La Banque centrale de Libye, séparée en deux branches, a annoncé,
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The Algerian regime has openly expressed its firm opposition to any military intervention by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against the putschists who toppled elected President Mohamed Bazoum. Algeria says it opposes