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Libya

Wes Trade to spearhead Aeneas construction of Tripoli airport

Italian authorities are trying to kick-start the construction of Tripoli airport, delayed by security issues. Maltese company Wes Trade, whose boss Alessio Bucaioni also heads another member of the Aeneas consortium, will lead the project's logistics operation.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 01.04.2021

Al-Werfalli killing threatens stability in the East, weakening Haftar

The death of LNA commander Mahmoud al-Werfalli threatens to plunge Benghazi into further chaos, putting eastern Libya's commander Haftar in a hot spot just as his foreign backers are beginning to question their support.

Subscribers only Politics 30.03.2021

Janus, G4S, Optima jockey for Tripoli mine clearance contract

The United Nations is about to hire a private contractor to clear mines laid during Khalifa Haftar's offensive on the Libyan capital. The leading firms in the sector are bidding for the contract, which comes against a backdrop of political transition.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 30.03.2021

Precarious return to Tripoli for French ambassador Béatrice Le Fraper

France's ambassador to Libya Béatrice Le Fraper du Hellen. © Ambassade de France en Libye.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 29.03.2021

Biden and Blinken push Macron, Draghi and Merkel to unite on Libyan front

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavusoglu at a NATO meeting in Brussels on March 23. © Virginia Mayo/Pool via REUTERS

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.03.2021

Rose Partners seeks more time from Dabaiba government to reform police

Senior executives from Britain's Rose Partners security firm travelled to Tripoli recently to try to convince new interior minister Khaled Tijani Mazen to extend the contract it signed last year with his predecessor Fathi Bachagha

Subscribers only Defence, Business 25.03.2021

Paul Soler returns to Macron's side as Biden looks for an advisor

Western capitals are busy repositioning themselves in Libya. Following Italy's lead, Washington will soon appoint a special envoy, while Paris is bringing Emmanuel Macron's former advisor Paul Soler back into the Elysée Palace.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.03.2021

Macron to meet with presidency council leaders el-Menfi and al-Koni, both Haftar allies

Breaking news published on 23/03/21 at 14.00 - Mohamed el-Menfi and Musa al-Koni, who represent Libya's Cyrenaica and Fezzan regions, are set to dine at the Elysée Palace on 23 March, in the conspicuous absence of other council leader Abdullah al-Lafi.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.03.2021

Turkish shipowners plied Benghazi trade even before Haftar's green light

Libya's eastern authorities have normalised their economic relations with Turkey, despite its support for the rival regime in Tripoli. But in the east as in the west, maritime trade had never really stopped, even with the countries backing the opposing sides.

Subscribers only Business 23.03.2021

With Dabaiba in his corner, Kabir hopes to reassure UK investors

Al Seddik Omar al-Kabir, who kept his job as governor of the Libyan Central Bank after Abdelhamid Dabaiba took the helm of the new transitional unified government on 15 March, has made numerous official appearances in recent days and is planning more.

Subscribers only Business 22.03.2021

Trasta loses appeal against NOC's $115m Ras Lanuf refinery award

The Dubai-based Trasta, operator of the Ras Lanuf refinery, has failed to convince a Paris court of the bias of an ICC arbitrator in order to have it overturn a 2018 ruling against it in its dispute with Libya's state-owned NOC.

Subscribers only Energy 18.03.2021

The Ras Lanuf refinery represents UAE's largest asset in Libya.

Vellichor Risk hoists Union Jack over Tripoli private security market

Expanding rapidly in Tripoli, the British security firm Vellichor Risk has entrusted its Libyan operations to the retired brigadier Rob Jefferies, who is working in conjunction with the leading local company Security Side.

Free access Defence, Business 18.03.2021

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New energy minister Mohamed Aoun squares up against Mustafa Sanalla for control of Libya's oil

One of the biggest challenges facing Libya's newly appointed oil minister Mohamed Aoun will be how to deal with an old rival, Mustafa Sanalla, the boss of the National Oil Corporation and undisputed strongman of the energy sector.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 16.03.2021

Sarraj slips away to Rome before leaving government jet to Dabaiba

Hours after the vote of confidence for the new unity government, outgoing prime minister Fayez Sarraj slipped away to Rome. He might not attend the handover ceremony for Abdelhamid Dabaiba.

Subscribers only Politics 15.03.2021

Gaddafi's shadow hangs over Dabaiba's new government

Instead of the "technocratic" government he promised, Abdelhamid Dabaiba, a former businessman and political novice, has appointed a number of Gaddafi era figures to key ministerial posts.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 12.03.2021

Libyan parliament approves Abdelhamid Dabaiba's unity government in Sitre.

Tripoli bids to overturn €50m compensation payment to Cengiz in Paris

On 16 March, Libya's action to contest the arbitration ruling ordering it to pay out nearly €50m to the Turkish construction firm Cengiz will be considered by the French courts.

Subscribers only Business 11.03.2021

Werfalli, Haftar's troublesome ally, sparks panic among Benghazi elite

By storming the Toyota dealership in Benghazi, the special forces commander Mahmoud Al-Werfalli has taken on one of the city's most respected families, the Soussis, supporters of Khalifa Haftar from the beginning.

Subscribers only Politics 10.03.2021

Khalifa Haftar and Mahmoud Al Werfalli (right).

Dabaiba's arrival gives boost to central bank governor Al Kabir

Abdelhamid Dabaiba's appointment as head of the new interim government is great news for central bank governor Al Seddik Omar Al Kabir, who has weathered many storms to keep his seat.

Subscribers only Politics 09.03.2021

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With Bolloré out of the picture, Turkey's Albayrak eager for Misrata port concession

The Turkish construction conglomerate Albayrak is in talks with the Misrata Free Zone authorities to obtain a port terminal concession held by Bolloré since 2010 in yet another example of how Turkey is tightening its grip on the west Libyan economy.

Subscribers only Business 05.03.2021

The Misrata port is largely autonomous of the Tripoli government thanks to its status as a free zone.

EU border mission widens its scope to support UN peace process

The EU Border Assistance Mission will help with the arrival of the new interim government and with the UN's peace process.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.03.2021

IsDB plans its return to Tripoli

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is actively preparing to open a branch in Tripoli. It has been actively looking for a representative who would report to their regional office in Rabat.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 03.03.2021

Mahmoud Sgoutri and Abdelhamid Dabaiba lend Turkey's Karanfil a helping hand

With the construction of a plant to make prefabricated concrete in Misrata, the Turkish firm Karanfil is hoping to carve itself out a big niche in the Libyan reconstruction market. This venture owes much to Murtaza Karanfil's ties with the new prime minister Abdelhamid Dabaiba and with the mayor of Misrata, Mahmoud Sgoutri.

Subscribers only Business 26.02.2021

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Libya

Wes Trade to spearhead Aeneas construction of Tripoli airport

Al-Werfalli killing threatens stability in the East, weakening Haftar

Janus, G4S, Optima jockey for Tripoli mine clearance contract

Precarious return to Tripoli for French ambassador Béatrice Le Fraper

Biden and Blinken push Macron, Draghi and Merkel to unite on Libyan front

Rose Partners seeks more time from Dabaiba government to reform police

Paul Soler returns to Macron's side as Biden looks for an advisor

Macron to meet with presidency council leaders el-Menfi and al-Koni, both Haftar allies

Turkish shipowners plied Benghazi trade even before Haftar's green light

With Dabaiba in his corner, Kabir hopes to reassure UK investors

Trasta loses appeal against NOC's $115m Ras Lanuf refinery award

Vellichor Risk hoists Union Jack over Tripoli private security market

Spotlight
New energy minister Mohamed Aoun squares up against Mustafa Sanalla for control of Libya's oil

Sarraj slips away to Rome before leaving government jet to Dabaiba

Gaddafi's shadow hangs over Dabaiba's new government

Tripoli bids to overturn €50m compensation payment to Cengiz in Paris

Werfalli, Haftar's troublesome ally, sparks panic among Benghazi elite

Dabaiba's arrival gives boost to central bank governor Al Kabir

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With Bolloré out of the picture, Turkey's Albayrak eager for Misrata port concession

EU border mission widens its scope to support UN peace process

IsDB plans its return to Tripoli

Mahmoud Sgoutri and Abdelhamid Dabaiba lend Turkey's Karanfil a helping hand

Stranded for years in Perpignan, Gaddafi's VIP Airbus cleared for takeoff

Dabaiba already under pressure to drop contract with Turkish cargo tracking company SCK

How Libyan pilots' training budget ended up in Istanbul real estate

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Libya

Wes Trade to spearhead Aeneas construction of Tripoli airport

Al-Werfalli killing threatens stability in the East, weakening Haftar

Janus, G4S, Optima jockey for Tripoli mine clearance contract

Precarious return to Tripoli for French ambassador Béatrice Le Fraper

Biden and Blinken push Macron, Draghi and Merkel to unite on Libyan front

Rose Partners seeks more time from Dabaiba government to reform police

Paul Soler returns to Macron's side as Biden looks for an advisor

Macron to meet with presidency council leaders el-Menfi and al-Koni, both Haftar allies

Turkish shipowners plied Benghazi trade even before Haftar's green light

With Dabaiba in his corner, Kabir hopes to reassure UK investors

Trasta loses appeal against NOC's $115m Ras Lanuf refinery award

Vellichor Risk hoists Union Jack over Tripoli private security market

Spotlight New energy minister Mohamed Aoun squares up against Mustafa Sanalla for control of Libya's oil

Sarraj slips away to Rome before leaving government jet to Dabaiba

Gaddafi's shadow hangs over Dabaiba's new government

Tripoli bids to overturn €50m compensation payment to Cengiz in Paris

Werfalli, Haftar's troublesome ally, sparks panic among Benghazi elite

Dabaiba's arrival gives boost to central bank governor Al Kabir

Spotlight With Bolloré out of the picture, Turkey's Albayrak eager for Misrata port concession

EU border mission widens its scope to support UN peace process

IsDB plans its return to Tripoli

Mahmoud Sgoutri and Abdelhamid Dabaiba lend Turkey's Karanfil a helping hand

Stranded for years in Perpignan, Gaddafi's VIP Airbus cleared for takeoff

Dabaiba already under pressure to drop contract with Turkish cargo tracking company SCK

How Libyan pilots' training budget ended up in Istanbul real estate

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New energy minister Mohamed Aoun squares up against Mustafa Sanalla for control of Libya's oil

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With Bolloré out of the picture, Turkey's Albayrak eager for Misrata port concession