By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on The Citizen
Libyan authorities summoned the United States envoy to protest remarks by Donald Trump. The diplomatic move comes after the two Libyan governments publicly condemned the statements, The Citizen reports.
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25 OctLibya’s two governments condemn Trump remarksLibya’s two rival governments have condemned remarks by Donald Trump, who cited Libya among countries whose migrants would enter the United States during a rally in Georgia. The head of the Tripoli-based government, Abdelhamid Dbeibah, defended the country’s dignity and called for mutual respect in relations with Washington, according to TSA.
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Donald Trump is urging Israeli voters to return Benjamin Netanyahu to the post of prime minister in the 27 October legislative election. The US president highlights their cooperation and describes Netanyahu as a combative leader in a message posted on his social media network, according to Vanguard.
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The Libyan Export Development Authority is convening exporters in Tripoli to examine the consequences of the general export ban imposed by the Economy Ministry. The meeting is intended to gather their proposals and seek sector-specific exceptions, reports Libya Herald.
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Massad Boulos, the US president’s adviser for Arab and African affairs, discussed investment and business expansion opportunities in Libya and Algeria with ExxonMobil representatives. The talks focused on the energy sector and strengthening economic ties with the United States, according to Libya Herald.
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Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt reaffirm support for Libya’s unityThe foreign ministers of Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt reaffirmed their support for Libya’s unity and sovereignty at a tripartite meeting in Algiers on 25 October 2026. They also backed the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya to promote a political solution, according to Tunisia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Algeria approves troop deployment to Niger to protect energy facilitiesAlgeria’s Parliament approved the deployment of troops to Niger to protect energy facilities, paving the way for the first official deployment of Algerian military personnel abroad since 1973. The National People’s Assembly voted unanimously, reports Telquel, while an article published earlier detailed the deployment to protect the Kafra oil field.The week in Africa
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