Plans for a durable Libyan ceasefire are to be endorsed by diplomats from 15 countries on Monday, but the value of the commitments made in the virtual meeting are belied by signs that deepening involvement
Erdogan seeks to firm up GNA ties despite Sarraj’s intent to exit
Ankara has huge economic and strategic stakes in Libya, which it seeks to maintain. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday his country aims to strengthen relations with Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA).
Pentagon calls for new cooperation with Algeria to counteract growing Russian influence in Africa
Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper met with leaders in the capital of Algeria on Thursday, making a rare high-level American visit to the largely isolated North African nation.
Turkey, Russia seen hampering settlement process in Libya
Turkey and Russia are moving counter the international efforts led by the United States to impose a new political settlement in Libya, which brings the spectre of war to the fore again about a month
UN registers Turkey’s maritime deal with Libya
A November 2019 agreement between Turkey and Libya determines a portion of Turkey’s maritime rights in the region.
Esper pushes reluctant Maghreb to curb Chinese, Russian influence
US Defence Secretary Mark Esper highlighted Washington’s focus on containing Chinese and Russian influence in Africa as he arrived in Tunisia Wednesday.
Libyan rivals conclude talks on key security and military issues
Police and military officers from the UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) and the rival Libyan National Army (LNA) met in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada for talks facilitated by the mission.
Libye: en Égypte, les factions rivales discutent sécurisation et force commune
Les discussions continuent pour trouver une sortie de crise en Libye. Dans le conflit qui oppose le camp de Tripoli à celui de l’Est, il y a trois volets : politique, économique et sécuritaire. Sur
Fragile hopes of peace in DRC’s conflict-scarred Ituri province
Tens of thousands of civilians have been forced from their homes in northeastern DRC since the violence resumed in December 2017. “The future is dark,” sighs Joachim Lobo, a teacher who longs “to pick up
UN says Libyan rivals have restarted military talks in Egypt
Libyan rivals on Monday restarted military and security talks, aiming to reach a settlement that could help end the county’s years-long conflict, the United Nations said.