PARIS (AP) — A few months ago, Abou Sangare was an anonymous, 23-year-old Guinean immigrant lacking permanent legal status in northern France and, like thousands of others, fighting deportation. It is vowing to make it harder for immigrants lacking permanent legal status to stay and easier for France to expel them. Sangare plays a young asylum-seeker who works as a Paris delivery man, weaving his bicycle through traffic in the City of Light. Like the character he portrays, Sangare is hoping to persuade French officials to grant him residency and abandon their efforts to force him to leave. He wants more immigrants lacking permanent legal status to be held in detention centers and for longer periods, and is leaning on regional administrators to get tough.

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The nation’s nuclear program had somehow evaded decades of Western scrutiny and ignored non-proliferation treaties to produce a viable bomb. Striking Iran’s nuclear facilities has been floated as one potential, if extreme, response. “The US actually co-operated directly with the Iranians in the ’50s,” says Benjamin Zala, a nuclear weapons researcher at ANU. Generally, the threat of nuclear weapons in the hands of neighbours and the US is thought to be the motivation. Pakistan has nuclear weapons and it is broadly understood that Israel does too, although it had never declared so.

The UN warned Wednesday that unilateral actions by various factions in Libya will undermine that country's sovereignty and lead it into further crisis. Stephanie Koury, officer-in-charge of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, cited several examples at a Security Council meeting on the situation in Libya. "if unilateral actions continue, they will only undermine Libya's sovereignty, plunge the country into further crisis, and distract from the task at hand; paving the way to a comprehensive political solution," said Koury. "Libyans have also made clear their desire for a political process to address longer-term fundamental issues, which remain unresolved to date," said Koury. "The recent events have shown that confidence-building measures, such as ending unilateral actions, or securing guarantees to commitments made, are more critical than ever to advance a productive political process," she said.

A Chinese envoy reiterated the necessity on Wednesday for external armed forces and mercenaries to withdraw from Libya as soon as possible. "The peaceful reconstruction of Libya is now at a critical stage, and to promote political transition is an important cornerstone to ensure its long-term peace and stability. "We call for the respect for the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Libya, and reiterate our urge that external armed forces and mercenaries be withdrawn from Libya as soon as possible in a smooth and orderly manner," he said. He also called for easing antagonism and confrontation, and maintaining security and stability; and focusing on humanitarian challenges and improving people's livelihood in Libya. Chinese envoy urges external armed forces to withdraw from LibyaChinese envoy urges external armed forces to withdraw from LibyaChinese envoy urges external armed forces to withdraw from Libya

The deadlocked political process was fuelling insecurity and instability, following the indefinite postponement of presidential and legislative elections in 2021. Recalling the Chair's desire to update working methods, he appealed to the Committee to formally inform Libya of such correspondence. Increasing regional and international crises have had a negative impact on the situation in Libya and on the Council and its priorities, he observed. He urged the Council, among other things, to respect the Libyan Political Agreement and to put an end to some individuals' or countries' attempts to deepen the political divide. Also needed was support for national political processes to resolve pending issues on elections, end the deadlock and organize elections under UN supervision.

The Attorney General’s Office reported today that the Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of a Qaddafi-era accused of a LD 100 million fraud against the state. The Deputy Prosecutor, at the Public Prosecutor’s Office, investigated the legitimacy of the administrative authority’s demand to pay one hundred million dinars to one of the enforcement tools in exchange for equipping the Qaddafi era 1st of September ‘‘Al-Fateh’’ celebration venues from 2006 to 2009. The investigation revealed that the company’s commissioner intended to defraud the state by deliberately presenting bank cheques falsely attributed to the Libyan Development and Investment Holding Company (LIDCO) for the purpose of collecting the claimed amount. The investigation also resulted in proving the forgery of the contracts with which the accused challenged the administrative authority. Accordingly, the Public Prosecution decided to detain him pending investigation.

The Confederation of African Football has appointed Delgado Santos Rocha Lenine, from Cape Verde, as referee for Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benina, close to Benghazi. He will be assisted by compatriots Djêry Gomes Lopes (assistant referee 1) and Jorge Santos Fonseca Aritson (assistant referee 2), with Hamidou Diero from Burkina Faso as fourth official. Amir Abdi Hassan from Somalia will be in the role of commissioner, with Malian Dramane Dante as referee assessor and Rachid Medjiba from Algeria as security officer. Tuesday’s encounter, which is at the back-end of a double header between both nations, will kick off at 9pm Libya time (8pm Nigeria time).

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Pascale Baeriswyl (Switzerland):The members of the Security Council welcomed the agreement reached between Libyan actors on the Central Bank of Libya and its endorsement by the House of Representatives and High State Council. They called on all Libyan parties to fully and swiftly implement the agreement, including appointing a board of directors. They emphasized the need for the Secretary-General to appoint a new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya as soon as possible. They stood ready to support further efforts to advance the political process, advance peace, security, development and human rights in Libya. The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya.

Meta’s expanding access to its AI chatbot to 21 more nations, as the platform continues to build on its generative AI push. Excited to expand access to Meta AI with our roll-out in 21 new countries globally, starting today with the UK, Brazil as well as new countries in Latin America and Asia. Bringing Meta AI to more of our users around the world is one of our top priorities and I'm excited for our… pic.twitter.com/hpYTmgUvTi — Ahmad Al-Dahle (@Ahmad_Al_Dahle) October 9, 2024As per the announcement from Meta’s Ahmed Al-Dahle, Meta’s AI chatbot is now available to users in Brazil, Bolivia, Guatemala, Paraguay, Philippines, and the United Kingdom. The expansion means that more people will be able to access Meta’s advanced AI chatbot, which it says is on track to become the most used assistant in the world by the end of 2024. For example, Meta keeps adding more visual generative AI tools, including its soon-to-be-released video generative AI feature.

We support efforts to build closer cooperation and integration between Libya's military and security actors, in particular to enhance border security and the fight against terrorism. Third, we remain concerned at the diminishing space for civil society. While we were grateful to hear from a civil society briefer today, we know that civil society face the risk of reprisals for their activities. Ensuring a free and safe environment for civil society is essential, to empower everyone to play a role in developing an open, democratic society. Finally, we continue to call on all Libya's leaders to engage in the political process in the spirit of compromise.

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Libya will train in Uyo for the first time today ahead of a 2025 AFCON qualifier against the Super Eagles. The North Africans will train at the training pitch of the Godswill Akpabio Stadium by 3.30pm. The training is open to the public. The Libyan delegation arrived in Uyo Tuesday night via Port Harcourt and are booked into the Ibom Icon Hotel and Golf Resort. Libya will face the Super Eagles Friday, before both teams clash again four days later in Benina.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in a crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, October 11, 2024. This Group D encounter promises to be an exciting clash as Nigeria looks to maintain their top spot in the group, while Libya aims to climb out of last place. After two matchdays, Nigeria sits at the top of Group D with four points. Nigeria head coach Augustine Eguavoen will rely on his players’ momentum from their solid start to the qualifiers and their strong domestic performances. Libyan coach Corentin Martins will need to inspire his team to deliver a much-improved display to keep their AFCON hopes alive.