Libya
UN demands investigation into Libyan activist's death
The UN mission in Libya has called for an investigation into the death of prominent activist Abdel Monem al-Marimi, according
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani will attend Donald Trump’s Africa mini-summit in Washington on 9 July, alongside leaders from Senegal, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, and Liberia, according to Semafor and Reuters. The talks will focus on trade and investment as the US pivots from aid to partnerships. Analysts see El Ghazouani’s invitation as recognition of Mauritania’s stabilizing role and balanced stance on the Western Sahara.
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