When the African Energy Chamber (AEC) started drawing up our 2021 Africa Energy Outlook, which was released on Nov. 10, Libya’s oil industry was still struggling in the face of persistent civil conflict. If I
Spectre of Muslim Brotherhood dominance hovers over Libyan Dialogue in Tunis
MP Ibrahim al-Dorsi sees inter-Libyan dialogue tracks as “postponed wars, and time bombs that the United Nations mission failed to deal with in good faith”. The expressions of cautious optimism about the success of the
Referendum results show receding support base of Algeria’s Islamists
The Islamists are still in denial of the atrophy of their popular bases in recent years, and blame their failures each time on obstacles which they say are “manufactured” by the authorities. Islamists in Algeria
New concern about Turkey’s intent as Libyan talks start in Tunis
Ankara seen inciting its proxies in Libya not to comply with the outcome of the Tunis meetings, amid speculation about forthcoming visit by Erdogan to Tripoli. Meetings of the UN-sponsored Libyan Political Dialogue Forum between
Haftar’s forces, mercenaries must withdraw before peace talks, Libyan Army says
The Libyan Army on Friday called for a withdrawal of putschist Gen. Khalifa Haftar’s forces as well as Russian Wagner Group and Sudanese Janjaweed militia before a meeting of the Joint Military Commission in the
Doha-Tripoli contacts reveal extent of Qatar’s encroachment in Libya
Qatari penetration in Libya said to have been facilitated by rival intelligence’s ineptitude. Several visits to Doha by Libyan officials of the Government of National Accord (GNA) and prominent leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood in
Saudi-Turkish Clash Reinforces Tensions in the Maghreb
Morocco notched a diplomatic win this week as the United Arab Emirates opened a consulate in the Western Sahara, where Rabat has long sought international recognition of its claim over the disputed territory. It also
Libyan GNA interior minister visits Cairo for talks
The Minister of Interior in western Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) Fathi Bashagha arrived to Cairo on Wednesday for talks with Egyptian officials, his office announced.
Security sources: ‘Turkey troops remain in Libya at GNA’s request’
Turkish security sources stated that Turkish troops will remain in Libya for as long as the Government of National Accord (GNA) wishes. The Libyan 5+5 Joint Military Commission agreed that the Turkish forces would return
Libyan GNA official explains details of forces’ pullout from Sirte and Jufra
The member of the Military Joint Commission of 10 for the Government of National Accord (GNA) Al-Fituri Ghribil said all forces will be withdrawing from Sirte and Jufra gradually as the two areas are considered