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Who benefits from the death of Chad's President Deby?

The killing of Idriss Deby reveals a tangled geopolitical web that is likely to deepen internal divisions in Chad.

Key vote on Libya transitional govt goes to second round

Delegates from Libya’s opposing sides are attempting to select an interim prime minister and presidency council in a bid to reunite the troubled oil-rich country before an election in December.

UN tries to salvage Libya talks after government pulls out

The internationally-recognised government suspended its participation in Geneva talks with warlord Haftar's militia after the Tripoli port came under attack by the latter's militants.

UN-backed government in Libya suspends talks after attack

It appeared to be the first such attack on Tripoli's port since Libyan militia loyal to warlord Khalifa Haftar began their siege of the city almost a year ago.

EU agrees naval mission to stop Libya arms flow

EU foreign ministers agree to a new naval operation to enforce an arms embargo on war-torn Libya, overcoming objections from countries who fear it may encourage new migrant flows.