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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially announced the reopening of its office in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, following a closure that lasted nearly a decade.

The announcement was made during a ceremony held in Tripoli on Thursday under the theme: “Celebrating Education, Culture, and Science with UNESCO,” in the presence of the Prime Minister of the Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU), Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh.

In his keynote address, Prime Minister Dbeibeh emphasized that the reopening of the UNESCO office is a “fundamental step reflecting the restoration of the Libyan state’s standing in international forums.” He further noted that “this move underscores Libya’s readiness for openness and partnership with the international community, stemming from the government’s belief that investing in human capital and knowledge is the core pillar for achieving a comprehensive national renaissance and sustainable stability.”

For his part, the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office, Mohamed Cheref, remarked that “Libya was among the first Arab nations to join the organization.” He announced plans to sign a joint project titled “Enhancing Infrastructure and Vital Technology” in cooperation with Libya’s General Authority for Scientific Research, aimed at supporting technical capacities and developing the country’s research environment.

The Azawad Liberation Front has announced its control over the strategic Tessalit military base in northern Mali. This development followed the sudden withdrawal of units from the Malian “coup” army and personnel from the Russian Africa Corps (formerly Wagner) who were stationed in the region.

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This development comes amid intensified military escalation in the north, putting mounting pressure on the military authorities in Bamako. Local sources reported that the withdrawal was abrupt, allowing Azawad forces to enter the base without significant combat.

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The fall of Tessalit—a location of immense strategic importance near the Algerian border—marks a significant shift in the balance of power on the ground. This advancement is considered a strategic victory for the Azawad forces, granting them a vital foothold in the border region.

WINDHOEK – In a move to bolster diplomatic relations between the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic SADR and Namibia, the Sahrawi Ambassador, Hamid Mayara, held a series of strategic meetings with senior Namibian officials in the capital, Windhoek.

Legislative Cooperation and Solid Support

Ambassador Mayara was received by the Speaker of the Namibian Parliament, Hon. Dr.Saara Kuugongelwa. During the meeting, the Ambassador provided an update on the latest development regarding the Sahrawi cause. Dr. Kuugongelwa reaffirmed Namibian’s unwavering and unconditional commitment to the Sahrawi people’s right to freedom and independence, expressing a strong desire to enhance cooperation the legislative institutions of both nations.

Strengthening Ties with the Ruling Party (SWAPO)

In a separate meeting at the ruling party’s headquarters, the Sahrawi diplomat met with Uahekua Herunga, the Deputy Secretary-General of the SWAPO Party. The discussions focused on the decolonization process in Western Sahara and the historic bonds between the two national liberation movements—the Polisario Front and SWAPO. Both parties explored avenues to elevate their cooperation and exchange of expertise to new horizons.

Source: Radio Algérie Internationale