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In eastern Libya, Derna permit business flourishes amid the ruins

The call issued by the parallel authorities in the Cyrenaica region for foreign companies to help rebuild the coastal city of Derna, which was devastated by Storm Daniel in September, will boost the business dealings of the Military Investment Authority.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.12.2023

Washington renews efforts to demobilise Libyan militias

The US is looking to launch a new scheme to disarm armed groups via the American firm Chemonics International.

Subscribers only Defence 01.12.2023

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Central bank governor Al Kabir battles for control of Libya's petrodollars

The governor of the Libyan Central Bank, Al Seddik Omar al-Kabir. © Murat Gok/Anadolu/AFP

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 30.11.2023

The prime minister of the government in Tripoli Abdelhamid Dabaiba in Misrata on 2 May 2022. © Islam Alatrash/Sipa USA

Inner circles
Dabaiba turns to his inner circle to hold onto power

Initially supposed to oversee the transition towards future elections, the head of the Tripoli government is clinging onto his post and relying on the support of his family clan and certain key ministers.

Subscribers only Politics 24.11.2023

Hamed Ahmed Elhouderi, Libyan ambassador to France from 2018 to 2022. © Ludovic Marin/AFP

Libyan state auditor slams profligate spending at Paris embassy

In a confidential report, Libya's Audit Bureau has criticised its embassy in Paris over its reckless spending under former ambassador Hamed Ahmed Elhouderi.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.11.2023

Libyan PM Abdelhamid Dabaiba in Tripoli, Libya, 21 November 2021. © Hamza Turkia / Xinhua News Agency/Newscom/MaxPPP

Abdelhamid Dabaiba wants to keep Mohammed Tahar Issa on his side

One year ago, Mohammed Khalil Issa was suspended as deputy minister of foreign affairs. Under pressure, Dabaiba has reinstated the cousin of Misrata VIP Mohammed Tahar Issa.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 13.11.2023

Libya's security authority seeks trainer for its staff

Libya's Public Facility and Establishment Security Authority has approached several security companies with the aim of replacing armed staff from private security companies with its own personnel into action.

Subscribers only Defence 17.11.2023

MbZ adviser facilitates Siddiq Haftar's European tour

On his recent tour of Europe, the son of the Libyan National Army leader had Emirati help with his public relations. The UAE is the main international sponsor of his father's army.

Free access Business, Diplomacy 16.11.2023

French courts uphold Libyan government's appeal in Siba Plast case

The Paris court of appeal has ruled that the Libyan government has good grounds to challenge the seizure of Libyan assets in France, which the Tunisian firm Siba Plast obtained in 2017.

Subscribers only Business 14.11.2023

Amarante International loses its EU security contract

The French security firm has suffered another setback in Libya, where it thought it had a European Union deal in the bag.

Subscribers only Business 09.11.2023

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Tribal tensions threaten Khalifa Haftar's control of east

The arrest and disappearance of ex-defence minister al-Barghathi has agitated Cyrenaica and could upset the delicate tribal balances on which Khalifa Haftar's control of eastern Libya depends.

Subscribers only Politics 02.11.2023

Khalifa Haftar, leader of the Libyan National Army.

Libyan ambassador to Paris rattles French investors

At a meeting organised by the Franco-Arabic Chamber of Commerce, the Libyan ambassador to Paris criticised French investors for being too hesitant to invest in his country.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 30.10.2023

TotalEnergies in discussions to extend Waha licence

The French major hopes to enjoy the revenue from the Waha concession for many years to come, but the NOC wants to raise the stakes.

Subscribers only Energy 26.10.2023

Dabaiba secretly resumes contact with ex-foreign minister Najla al-Mangoush

During his official visit to Qatar on 8 September, Libyan prime minister Abdelhamid Dabaiba secretly met with his former foreign minister Najla al-Mangoush.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 24.10.2023

Libyan Central Bank targets UAE-based firms in black market crackdown

Foreign currency rates have gone up on the black market, following the actions of the governor of the LCB. Al Seddik Omar al-Kabir's attack on fraudulent credit letters may further weaken Abdelhamid Dabaiba.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 23.10.2023

Washington accepts continuing Turkish military presence in Libya

With AFRICOM commander Michael Langley acting as go-between, the US is trying to convince Khalifa Haftar to allow Turkish soldiers to remain in the Tripoli region, as well as pushing for the expulsion of Wagner from Cyrenaica and Fezzan.

Subscribers only Defence 20.10.2023

General Michael Langley in Washington on Thursday 16 March 2023.

British court rules that accusations against Expertise Consultancy boss were defamatory

Britain’s High Court has ruled that Peter Deane's accusations against Tamim Rashed, the head of Libyan security firm Expertise Consultancy, were defamatory.

Subscribers only Business 17.10.2023

Éric Kayser teams up with AlSahl Group to open bakery in Tripoli

French bakery chain Éric Kayser will soon open a store in Tripoli.

Subscribers only Business 12.10.2023

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Putin plays both sides of Libya divide as Wagner forces sit tight

President Vladimir Putin is consolidating his position on Libya. He met with the eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar in Moscow last month, and the country's internationally recognised prime minister, Abdelhamid Dabaiba, is due soon in the Russian capital.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 11.10.2023

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In eastern Libya, Derna permit business flourishes amid the ruins

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Libyan Central Bank targets UAE-based firms in black market crackdown

Washington accepts continuing Turkish military presence in Libya

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In eastern Libya, Derna permit business flourishes amid the ruins

Washington renews efforts to demobilise Libyan militias

Spotlight Central bank governor Al Kabir battles for control of Libya's petrodollars

Inner circles Dabaiba turns to his inner circle to hold onto power

Libyan state auditor slams profligate spending at Paris embassy

Abdelhamid Dabaiba wants to keep Mohammed Tahar Issa on his side

Libya's security authority seeks trainer for its staff

MbZ adviser facilitates Siddiq Haftar's European tour

French courts uphold Libyan government's appeal in Siba Plast case

Amarante International loses its EU security contract

Spotlight Tribal tensions threaten Khalifa Haftar's control of east

Libyan ambassador to Paris rattles French investors

TotalEnergies in discussions to extend Waha licence

Dabaiba secretly resumes contact with ex-foreign minister Najla al-Mangoush

Libyan Central Bank targets UAE-based firms in black market crackdown

Washington accepts continuing Turkish military presence in Libya

British court rules that accusations against Expertise Consultancy boss were defamatory

Éric Kayser teams up with AlSahl Group to open bakery in Tripoli

Spotlight Putin plays both sides of Libya divide as Wagner forces sit tight

Murzuq Oil owner sues NOC

Dabaiba's militias help Saddam Haftar with flood relief in Derna

Mayor of Derna in eye of storm following devastating floods

Spectre of sanctions hangs over Saddam Haftar in London

Spotlight Washington and Paris push for new unified government in Libya

Cevital dabbles in business with Libya

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Algeria
The fall of Algeria's powerful Sonatrach boss, Toufik Hakkar

DRC, Kenya
Ruto's great expectations frustrated by Kinshasa

Spotlight
Central bank governor Al Kabir battles for control of Libya's petrodollars

Inner circles
Dabaiba turns to his inner circle to hold onto power

Spotlight
Tribal tensions threaten Khalifa Haftar's control of east

Spotlight
Putin plays both sides of Libya divide as Wagner forces sit tight

Spotlight
Washington and Paris push for new unified government in Libya