The United Nations’ top officer in Libya issued a dire warning to the Security Council on Tuesday, asserting that the political, military, and security situation in the North African country has significantly deteriorated and that “the status quo is not sustainable.” For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org Stephanie Khoury serves … Read more
Africa is blessed with some of the rarest and most beautiful animals in the world — a fact that entices tourists to book safaris year-round. But safaris only scratch the surface of what the continent has to offer. From wine tours to vibrant coastal cities, other experiences await those who are willing to go … Read more
The European Union unveiled a funding package totaling $8.1 billion alongside an enhanced partnership with Egypt on Sunday during a visit of EU delegates to Cairo, part of efforts to address Africa’s migrant flows toward Europe. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org The agreement upgrades Egypt’s ties with the EU … Read more
More than one billion people worldwide are now living with obesity, with rates among children increasing fourfold, a new report published by The Lancet has revealed. According to the study, obesity among adults globally has more than doubled since 1990 and has quadrupled among children and adolescents between five to 19 years of age. The … Read more
Libyan authorities arrested a security personnel at a female school in Benghazi after he launched a grenade into the establishment’s courtyard, protesting his daughter’s punishment by a teacher, Arabic media reported on Tuesday. The Benghazi security directorate said in a statement on Facebook that the guard, in his 40s, also insulted and cursed teachers … Read more
The day Aya was mutilated remains vividly etched in her memory. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org Abducted from a playground in Egypt as a child, Aya (not her real name) was taken to a place she described as “scary.” The sense of danger she felt in her heart deeply … Read more
