Accompanied by the heads of five UN agencies, Gagnon visited Kufra to see the situation of Sudanese refugees and host communities in Libya on July 18, 2024. She, however, stressed that more support to local infrastructure is also needed to ensure continued basic services for communities hosting refugees. Sudanese refugees in Kufra expressed their appreciation for the support provided by local authorities and stressed the urgent critical need for increased assistance. Meanwhile, the UN has launched the response plan for Sudanese refugees in Libya to provide support and ensure responsibility sharing with the state of Libya. “In coordination and cooperation with local authorities, refugees and humanitarian partners, the UN in Libya is committed to providing more support to Sudanese refugees and host communities,” stressed Gagnon.

Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced today the resumption of work by the Indian embassy in Libya from its Tripoli embassy. The Foreign Ministry said this includes the operation of the consular section to grant visas to Libyan citizens and follow up on the situation of Indian expatriate workers.‎The news was revealed during a press conference held in Tripoli today held by the directors of the Department of Asian and Australian Affairs and the General Protocol Department at the Ministry, accompanied by the Chargé d’affaires of the India Embassy in Libya Mohamed Alim.‎

“DG ISPR’s press briefing is a clear indicator of the political government’s failure,” Ayub asserted. He highlighted a police raid aimed at collecting affidavits from PTI members, accusing intelligence agencies of unfairly targeting the party. Are the border officials turning a blind eye?”He also mentioned the press briefing by DG ISPR, who compared Pakistan’s situation to Iraq, Libya, and Syria. Ayub accused the DG of overstepping his role, saying, “The DG ISPR gave examples of Iraq, Libya, and Syria. Highlighting the PTI’s stance on terrorism, Ayub claimed that incidents had decreased during their tenure.

The Dangote Refinery in Lagos is in discussions with Libya to import crude oil for its 650,000 barrels per day plant as it increases production. The Vice President of Dangote Industry Limited (DIL), Devakumar Edwin, shared this information with American-based media, Reuters, on Sunday. Controversy with Nigeria oil authoritiesIn recent days, the refinery has been enmeshed in dispute with the oil regulatory bodies in Nigeria, particularly the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). What you should knowThe Dangote Refinery, located in the Lekki Free Zone near Lagos, Nigeria, is one of the largest oil refineries in the world. The impact of the Dangote Refinery extends beyond the oil sector.

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On 22 July 2024, the Turkish Coast Guard Command successfully rescued a group of irregular immigrants who had been pushed into Turkish territorial waters by the Greek coast guard. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) July 22, 2024Turkish Ministry of Defense said: “Our Coast Guard Command was immediately informed and the immigrants in question were rescued by the Coast Guard boat that arrived in the region.”Ongoing humanitarian tragedy in AegeanAttempts to cross into Greece continue despite pushbacks. Hours later, the group reported being pushed back into Turkish waters. Pushbacks and violence by Greek coast guardOn Jan. 19, 12 Palestinians were found drifting in a Greek-manufactured life raft in Turkish waters near Kastellorizo. After volunteers contacted the Turkish Coast Guard Command, they were informed that the migrants had been transported to Türkiye.

CAIRO – 21 July 2024: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdel-Atty held talks on Sunday with his Comoran and Zambian counterparts during separate meetings on the margins of the 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU), held in Accra, the capital of Ghana. During his meeting with the Comoran foreign minister, the Egyptian top diplomat discussed bilateral relations, and the situation in Gaza, Sudan, and Libya. Abdel-Atty underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral relations across various sectors, including infrastructure, energy, agribusiness, pharmaceuticals, and education. The top diplomat extended congratulations to Angola on its upcoming presidency of the African Union in 2025. He expressed Egypt's commitment to supporting Angola's presidency and emphasized the mutual desire to advance African interests and priorities, particularly as Egypt and Angola are members of the African Union Peace and Security Council for 2024-2025.

The Dangote Refinery, which began operations in January, has been struggling to secure adequate crude supplies in Nigeria. Despite being Africa’s largest oil producer, Nigeria is facing challenges such as theft, pipeline vandalism, and low investment, which have hindered the refinery’s access to domestic crude. As a result, Dangote has resorted to importing crude from countries such as Brazil and the United States. “We are in talks with Libya to import crude,” said Devakumar Edwin, a senior executive at Dangote Refinery, in an interview with Reuters on Saturday. Nigeria’s upstream regulator has clashed with Dangote, saying the sulphur content in its gasoil was above the required limits of 200 parts per million (ppm).

"We are talking to Libya about importing crude," Dangote refinery senior executive Devakumar Edwin told Reuters late on Saturday. "We will talk to Angola as well and some other countries in Africa. "He declined to give detail about the talks, but said international traders and oil companies were among the biggest buyers of Dangote's gasoil, much of which was being exported. "The biggest offtakers are the two big traders Trafigura and Vitol and BP and, to some extent, even TotalEnergies. Reuters first reported the planned trading arm in March.Nigeria's upstream regulator has clashed with Dangote, saying the sulphur content in its gasoil was above the required limits of 200 parts per million (ppm).Aliko Dangote has denied that, saying the sulphur level was higher when production started, but had fallen to 88 ppm and would sink to 10 ppm in early August as output rises.

Nigeria's Dangote refinery is in discussions with Libya to secure crude oil for its 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) plant and is also exploring options to source oil from Angola, according to a senior executive. However, since the refinery began operations in January, it has faced difficulties in securing adequate crude supplies within Nigeria. We will talk to Angola as well and some other countries in Africa," Dangote refinery senior executive Devakumar Edwin told Reuters. Edwin stated that Dangote's oil trading arm is now operational, with staff based in London and Lagos, to manage supplies and sell products. Dangote recently revealed plans to list the fertilizer and petrochemical divisions of the Dangote Refinery on the stock exchange in the first quarter of 2025.

LAGOS, July 21 – Dangote Refinery Seeks Crude from Libya and Angola Amid Domestic Supply IssuesThank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe! Nigeria’s Dangote refinery is negotiating with Libya and Angola to secure crude oil for its 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) plant, aiming to overcome domestic supply challenges, a senior executive revealed. Built by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, the $20 billion refinery on the outskirts of Lagos is Africa’s largest and aims to end Nigeria’s reliance on imported fuels. “We are talking to Libya about importing crude,” said Devakumar Edwin, a senior executive at Dangote refinery. Traders and shipping data indicate that Dangote is increasing gasoil exports to West Africa, capturing market share from European refiners.

South Korea’s Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. has been selected to build two multibillion-dollar reactors in the Czech Republic, positioning South Korea as a potential leading supplier of nuclear reactors in Europe. Cost-competitive, comprehensive packagesSouth Korea’s nuclear industry has been recognized for its cost-competitive and comprehensive package offerings, which include equipment, construction, fuel supply, commissioning, maintenance and financing. South Korea’s rise in the nuclear sector is built on decades of strategic development. Since acquiring technology from U.S.-based Combustion Engineering in 1987, South Korea has domestically built 28 reactors, with four more planned by 2040. The nation’s first international export was to the United Arab Emirates in 2009, a project that, despite delays and cost overruns, solidified South Korea’s export ambitions.

The renovation and development of Sirte’s Clock Square have been completed, marking a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing reconstruction efforts. The project, led by the National Development Agency, aims to enhance the square’s aesthetic and historical value. This renovation is part of a broader initiative commemorating Sirte’s development efforts in 2024. The revamped Clock Square now serves as a symbol of the city’s progress in infrastructure and urban development.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Sunday criticized Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias’ statements on Türkiye, stating that populists like Dendias are trying to undermine relations between the two countries. The Turkish president made these statements during his visit to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) for the 50th anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation. Erdogan blasts Greek ministerReferring to the striking statements of Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias against Türkiye, President Erdogan said, “Mr. As everyone knows very well, Türkiye carried out the Cyprus Peace Operation for peace, as the name suggests, and peace was established because of this intervention,” he added. Erdogan stated that Israel has not implemented the decisions of the Court of Justice in the past and that Western countries, especially the U.S., have supported Israel.