Libya

PM's hospitalisation raises questions about back-up plans

Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh's replacement by a junior minister at an important annual meeting has rattled other members of government.

EU mission to internalise armed security

The European Union Border Assistance Mission in Libya is recruiting internally for an operator to provide armed security. This follows difficulties encountered in the country by its previous security contractor, Amarante International.

Macron's special envoy hosts rival Libyan politicians in Paris

The French president's adviser met with the speaker of the Libyan parliament and the president of the High Council of State to discuss the UN road map and measures aimed at organising elections.

The New Guard
Libya, Morocco, Rwanda

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

LIBYAOsama Dbeibeh, the PM's cousin, has a new goal: a career in the beautiful game

RwandaClarisse Iribagiza, putting tech at the service of development

MoroccoAmine Mazzen, a leading voice in continental football

LIA sovereign fund seeks to entrust management of its assets to Kirkoswald

The Libyan Investment Authority could mandate the hedge fund to oversee its billions of dollars. The Bahamas-based company would have full authority to recover these assets under UN sanctions and place them in a new fund to reinvest them.

The ICC pursues inquiry into Italy's release of war crime suspect

In The Hague, the prosecutor's office of the International Criminal Court has denounced Italy's non-compliance with the request for cooperation in the arrest of Libyan national Osama Elmasry Njeem.

French investors walk tightrope between Dbeibeh and Haftar

Business groups from France are trying to advance their interests in western Libya, while maintaining their business networks in the east. It's a successful strategy that has resulted in the recent creation of two partnerships in Paris.

Trump's 'art of the deal' sidelines UN

Washington has taken up negotiations between the recognised institutions in the West and the East, without involving the UN mission.

Expertise Consultancy latest security firm to be targeted by government

The authorities continue to crack down on private security companies, which are also having to contend with a lack of coordination between the agencies responsible for regulating the sector.

Mediterranean Oil Services sets up a controversial NOC subsidiary in Monaco

Convicted in 2023 in a corruption case, the national oil company's former marketing director, Emad Ben Rajab, is getting back to business with Midstream Co, due to be launched in Monaco.

The bail standing in the way of Hannibal Gaddafi's freedom

The release of Muammar Gaddafi's son, who has been detained for 10 years, is conditional on a large bail payment demanded by the Lebanese courts. However, this sum could soon be reduced or even cancelled altogether.

Three companies competing to build North Gialo oil and gas plants

Waha Oil Co is reviewing bids from Petrofac, Saipem and Daewoo E&C for the construction of its oil infrastructure in eastern Libya. Despite being due to come on stream in 2027, the project is behind schedule.

Two armed groups come together to carry out operations in the south of Chad

Rebel groups, the Conseil de Commandement Militaire pour le Salut de la République (CCMSR) and the Mouvement pour la Paix, la Reconstruction et le Développement have formed an alliance.