After Trump insults North African nation, oil-rich Libya hits back as U.S. official apologises and president praises its people
Libya has pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump after he made controversial remarks about the North African country, prompting formal diplomatic protests, a public statement praising Libyans and an apology from a U.S. State Department official.
By Awogbemila TemitopeSouth Africa
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- November 6, 2026
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