“The Times” newspaper revealed that fears have begun to increase in Italy that Russia will install nuclear submarines in a base that it hopes to establish in eastern Libya, which will greatly strengthen Russian influence

Haftar meets with Russian Deputy Defense Minister in Benghazi
Khalifa Haftar met Sunday at the headquarters of his forces in Rajma, near Benghazi, the Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yunus Bek Yevkirov, and his accompanying delegation. Yevkirov’s visits to eastern Libya have been repeated since

Haftar’s sons lead military maneuvers in Sirte, Jufra with Russian support
Khalifa Haftar’s sons, Saddam and Khaled, have dispatched men and military vehicles towards the Sirte desert and Jufra, the Italian Nova news agency reported on Wednesday. The move, which comes a few days before the
Libya: Security Council – Continued Libya Impasse Threatens Country’s Future
Progress towards credible elections in Libya is impossible without an agreement between the key political players, the UN’s top envoy to the north African country said on Thursday. They must put aside self-interest, negotiate in

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The Maghreb Maze: Harmonizing Divergent European Policies In North Africa – Analysis
Introduction The countries of the central Maghreb – Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia – are increasingly difficult partners for Europe. Over the past few years, their leaders have become more assertive in trying to set the

Turkey’s Diplomatic Engagement: Strengthening Relations Between Libya And Egypt – OpEd
Turkey has renewed its relations with the Middle East, with a focus on achieving political stability in Libya and resolving issues through dialogue among all parties. This commitment was demonstrated through discussions held between Turkish

The Buildup to a Crisis: Current Tensions and Future Scenarios for Tunisia
Since 2011, Tunisia has been heading for a macroeconomic crisis—large deficits, shrinking fiscal space, and difficult negotiations with the IMF. In this election year, policymakers face high stakes: A hard economic adjustment risks sociopolitical crisis,

Will protests and shutdowns jeopardise Libya’s energy ambitions?
The temporary closure of Libya’s largest oilfield this month following protests underlines the lingering shadow of political instability on the North African country’s embattled oil and gas industry. The Sharara oilfield, with a capacity of

Kabylie : Mobilisation à Paris pour l’indépendance sur fond de tensions avec l’Algérie
La manifestation pour l’indépendance de la Kabylie, organisée dimanche 14 janvier à Paris, a constitué un appel fort en faveur de la liberté, alors que la préoccupation géopolitique est plus présente que jamais, selon des