Egypt has reportedly offered to train pro-government forces battling rival armed groups in Libya.

Egypt has reportedly offered to train pro-government forces battling rival armed groups in Libya.

Ahmad Buzeyad Al-Missmari, spokesman of the Libyan General Chief of Staff, confirmed Egypt had offered training for troops, Reuters said.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi earlier called for decisive action against militants based in Libya.

Egypt says they sneak across the border to help Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis 'jihadists' attack Egyptian security forces in its Sinai Desert.