Michael Olugbode in AbujaA total of 158 Nigerian irregular migrants have once more been repatriated from Libya, the Charge’ d’ Affaires of the Nigerian Mission in Tripoli, Libya, Amb. He explained: “This marks the twelfth evacuation exercise carried out by the Nigerian Mission in Libya this year. “The current exercise follows the repatriation of 142 irregular Nigerian migrants from Sabha, Libya, on 9th July. The Voluntary Humanitarian Repatriation is a programme of the International Organisation for Migration that guarantees safe, dignified and expedited return for willing migrants. The federal government has through its constant collaborations with this organisation ensured that many irregular Nigerian migrants return home from time to time.

The Attorney General’s Office reported today that it has initiated a criminal case against a gang formation whose members deliberately seized LD 120 million using forged bank instruments.‎‎The money was from the funds of the Jumhouria Bank, Souf Aljeen branch.‎‎The Attorney General’s Office said the investigator recorded the confession of the person receiving the instruments at the bank’s branch, then detained him pending investigation, and ordered the arrest of the rest of the contributors to the criminal incidents.‎

While the notes from Russia were exported to Eastern Libya, reported Reuters. The Central Bank of Libya has warned about the fake notes, as they are reportedly indistinguishable from the real notes. An organization called the Sentry, tapped Reuters on the reports of Russia’s involvement in exporting banknotes to Libya. The Central Bank in Tripoli is yet to comment on the situation, despite several requests by Reuters. Nor did the Libyan National Army respond to the requests, as the eastern Libya region is under their control, as well as the Goznak, Russia’s state money printer.

India has reopened its embassy in Libya a little more than five years after it was closed because of the worsening security situation in the north African country, which continues to have about 3,000 Indian nationals. The embassy was closed down in 2019 because of the worsening security situation. Since the closure of the embassy in April 2019, the Indian envoy to Tunisia had been handling relations with Libya. Among the activities that will be resumed at the Indian embassy are the granting of visas to Libyan citizens and checking the employment conditions for Indian expatriates, the statement said. The embassy was closed down in 2019 because of the worsening security situation, and it was maintained by a skeletal staff comprising a consular clerk and a gardener.

The money has been used to fund infrastructure projects in the east following last year's devastating floods, the eastern government source and the banking source said. The money may also be used to finance Russian mercenary activity in Libya and the Sahel, the diplomatic source said. There was no immediate response from the Libyan National Army, which holds all of eastern Libya, to a Reuters request for comment. The diplomatic source said one of those issuances was of higher quality and was printed in Russia and imported. The Libyan banking source and the eastern government source both said an illicit dinar-printing operation was taking place in eastern Libya.

Climate change imperils drought-stricken Morocco’s cereal farmers and its food supplyKENITRA: Golden fields of wheat no longer produce the bounty they once did in Morocco. A six-year drought has imperiled the country’s entire agriculture sector, including farmers who grow cereals and grains used to feed humans and livestock. Climate change is imperiling the food supply and, in regions like North Africa, shrinking the annual yields of cereals that dominate diets around the world — wheat, rice, maize and barley. The region is one of the most vulnerable in the world to climate change. But the problem, this time especially, is climate change,” Benali said.

FAO remains committed to supporting countries in their efforts to eradicate hunger and ensure food security for all. Beyond hunger, the report highlights broader challenges in food security and nutrition. But the global and financial landscape has become far more complex since the Sustainable Development Goals were adopted in 2015,” said IFAD President Alvaro Lario. The SOFI report is an annual assessment providing insights into global progress toward ending hunger, improving food security, and advancing nutrition under the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Its findings are intended to guide policymakers, international organizations, and the public in addressing these pressing global challenges.

For decades, scientists warned that continued burning of oil, gas, and coal would have devastating climate impacts. In that sense, climate change can be thought of as the Great Accelerator. No place on Earth is immune to the extremes of climate change, but those extremes are not experienced equally. The world has lost decades in mobilizing against climate change, because of denialism, misinformation and inertia, among other reasons. Despite the challenges, the shifts happening in how we power our world represent hope that climate change can be addressed.

Airbus reported today that Libya’s eastern based Berniq Airways has placed a firm order with Airbus for six A320neo Family aircraft. The airline already operates six A320s and intends to further develop its regional and international routes with the additional A320neo Family aircraft, Airbus explained. Waseem Ezzway, Chairman of Berniq Airways said, “We are proud to be the first airline in Libya to order the advanced A320neo Family aircraft. The A321neo is the largest member of Airbus’ A320neo Family, offering unparalleled range and performance. As with all aircraft, Airbus said the entire A320 Family is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

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DALLAS — At the Farnborough Air show today, Berniq Airways (NB), Libya’s flagship airline, placed a firm order with Airbus for six A320neo family aircraft. Waseem Ezzway, Chairman of Berniq Airways said, "We are proud to be the first airline in Libya to order the advanced A320neo family aircraft. This significant investment marks a new chapter for Berniq Airways as we continue to lead the way in modernizing our fleet and enhancing our service offerings.”Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business said, “It is a pleasure to see Berniq Airways expanding its fleet with the world's best-in-class single-aisle aircraft. The A321neo is the largest member of Airbus’ A320neo family. FIA2024 LIVE COVERAGEThe 2024 Farnborough Airshow takes place July 22-26, so stay tuned to Airways for our live coverage of FIA2024 from the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre in the UK.

Aleem has been appointed as the Charge d'Affaires (CdA) at the reopened Indian Embassy in Tripoli. The Indian embassy in Tripoli had been closed since April 2019 due to the deteriorating security situation in Libya. The Indian embassy in Tunisia was accredited to Libya and dealt with the situation regarding the Indian community in the country. Due to now-receded civil unrest in Libya, the Indian government imposed a travel ban on Indian nationals travelling to Libya in April 2016. In September 2020, seven Indian workers were kidnapped while travelling from Benghazi to Tripoli, and in February 2022, 27 Indian workers were evacuated from Benghazi in Eastern Libya.

Türkiye is making significant strides in natural gas production, advancing to a new phase by acquiring a massive ship measuring 300 meters in length and 58 meters in width. This new addition, which will depart from Singapore on July 27, will mark a significant milestone in Türkiye’s energy independence journey. This Floating Gas Processing Platform Ship will produce enough natural gas to supply 5 million households. With the new ship, Türkiye’s maritime energy fleet will expand to 7 ships, including 4 drillships and 2 seismic research ships. Fatih Drill Ship, Türkiye’s first national drill ship, joined the fleet in 2017, began deep-sea drilling in the Black Sea in 2020, and made the largest natural gas discovery in Türkiye’s history.

TRIPOLI, July 22 (Xinhua) -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that 872 migrants were intercepted and returned off the coast of Libya during the week that ended on July 20. The migrants include 60 women and 20 children, IOM said in a statement, adding that 2 bodies of migrants were recovered off the Libyan coast. So far this year, a total of 11,335 migrants have been intercepted, while 400 died and 494 others went missing off the Libyan coast, IOM said. In 2023, the total number of migrants being intercepted and returned stood at 17,190. Since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, the ensuing insecurity and chaos in Libya have prompted many migrants, primarily from Africa, to attempt to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach European shores.

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