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Macron makes changes to handlers of Libyan crisis

The French president has moved Paul Soler, his erstwhile main advisor on Libyan affairs, to Jordan, giving more control to diplomatic advisor Patrick Durel.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.09.2020

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Erdogan gives Sarraj a boost, as talks with Mohammed VI drag

A meeting of representatives of eastern and western Libya, hosted by Mohammed VI in Morocco on 6 and 7 September, failed to reach an agreement on how to replace the Government of National Accord, whom Turkey has pledged to save with military aide.

Subscribers only Politics Running Story - Erdogan's drive in Africa 10.09.2020

Zintan chief Oussama Al-Jouili woos Paris and Washington

Despite his role in expelling Khalifa Haftar's forces from Tripoli, the Government of National Accord western Libya commander is politically marginalized in the capital.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 07.09.2020

New French military attaché Thomas Billard to mediate with Tripoli

Following a posting in Tunis, the new French defence attaché Thomas Billard will now have to restore good relations with Fayez Sarraj's Government of National Accord. He comes from the same intelligence unit as Emmanuel Macron's former Libyan adviser, Paul Soler, whom he knows well.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 01.09.2020

The head of the Libyan Presidential Council Fayez Sarraj.© Reuters

Sarraj-Bashagha split driven by US-Turkey spat over ceasefire

The ceasefire announced by Prime Minister Fayez Sarraj has prompted a break with his interior minister, Fathi Bashagha, who was sacked on 28 August. Sarraj enjoys the support of Washington, while Bachagha - the guarantor of Misrata's interests - seems to have won the backing of Anakra.

Subscribers only Politics 31.08.2020

Khalifa Haftar and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in December 2019.© Egyptian Presidency/dpa

Sisi's support for Khalifa Haftar wavers

Fearful of a direct military confrontation with Turkey, Egypt is tempering its support for its Libyan ally and may opt to back the speaker of parliament Aguila Salah Issa.

Free access Diplomacy 28.08.2020

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Cabo Delgado: Hendrik Bam, the linchpin of Dyck Advisory Group's operations

Ex-British paratrooper Hendrik Bam is playing a role in the counter-insurrection being led by the Dyck Advisory Group in northern Mozambique. He was also involved in Lancaster 6's moves in Libya last year.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 21.08.2020

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Russian paramilitary group Wagner expands southern Libyan presence

Since the beginning of July, Wagner Group personnel have been beefing up Russia's presence in southwestern Libya, a few kilometres from oil fields held by militias affiliated with General Khalifa Haftar.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 20.08.2020

The Sharara oil field, near the town of Ubar. Wagner has a detachment located three kilometers away from this strategic production asset, held by militias that have pledged allegiance to Haftar.

With SCK and Neta, top Turkish forwarding agent Mehmet Kocabasa clinches Turkey-Libya route

The Turkish businessman, who will oversee maritime imports on behalf of Libyan customs, owns a major forwarding agency and is a key player in a score of African countries.

Subscribers only Business 31.07.2020

Ali Mahmoud Hassan mollifies UN to stay on as LIA head

The LIA chairman, whose term in office expired on 15 July without being renewed, has set in motion Deloitte's re-evaluation of the sovereign wealth fund's assets, in line with the wishes of the United Nations.

Subscribers only Business 30.07.2020

Ali Mahmoud Hassan, president of the Libyan Investment Authority.

Abdelmajid Saif Al Nasr and Rabat want new Skhirat accord, with Algiers' green light

To keep his job as ambassador to Rabat, the leading light of the Ould Slimane tribe is helping Morocco launch new Libyan peace talks, which explains his involvement in Aguila Salah Issa's latest visit.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 29.07.2020

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Ras Lanuf refinery: UAE-based Trasta tries new angle of attack against Tripoli

After losing two ICC arbitrations against Libya's NOC, Trasta is talking of a bilateral investment deal to take on the Triopli government. It is a politically-charged conflict given Abu Dahbi's open support for General Khalifa Haftar.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 28.07.2020

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Migration: UN agencies worried by Libyan NGO's networks

International civil servants in Libya are raising questions about the Sheikh Taher Azzawi Charity Organization, an important player in the humanitarian aid world.

Subscribers only Politics 21.07.2020

Airport, coastguard, oil: Giuseppe Conte tries to survive Erdogan's onslaught

To preserve its economic and security interests in Libya against Ankara, Rome is trying to get closer to Fayez Sarraj's government in Tripoli.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.07.2020

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Malta becomes Turkey's stepping stone to Libyan markets

The alluring prospect of reconstruction, oil and energy contracts in Libya is attracting the interest of leading Turkish firms, who are taking advantage of the honeymoon between Tripoli and Ankara, an ally of the national unity government in its battle against General Haftar.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 16.07.2020

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Libya

Macron makes changes to handlers of Libyan crisis

Spotlight
Erdogan gives Sarraj a boost, as talks with Mohammed VI drag

Zintan chief Oussama Al-Jouili woos Paris and Washington

New French military attaché Thomas Billard to mediate with Tripoli

Sarraj-Bashagha split driven by US-Turkey spat over ceasefire

Sisi's support for Khalifa Haftar wavers

Spotlight
Cabo Delgado: Hendrik Bam, the linchpin of Dyck Advisory Group's operations

Spotlight
Russian paramilitary group Wagner expands southern Libyan presence

With SCK and Neta, top Turkish forwarding agent Mehmet Kocabasa clinches Turkey-Libya route

Ali Mahmoud Hassan mollifies UN to stay on as LIA head

Abdelmajid Saif Al Nasr and Rabat want new Skhirat accord, with Algiers' green light

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Ras Lanuf refinery: UAE-based Trasta tries new angle of attack against Tripoli

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Migration: UN agencies worried by Libyan NGO's networks

Airport, coastguard, oil: Giuseppe Conte tries to survive Erdogan's onslaught

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Malta becomes Turkey's stepping stone to Libyan markets

Eastern parliament speaker Aguila Salah Issa seeks friends in Paris

Why Bachagha opted for BMW

Interior Minister Fathi Bachagha buys himself a $2m official plane

Jean-Daniel Blasco leaves Total E&P's North African purgatory

Jones Group hopes to train Tripoli's troops under Erdogan's shadow

CBL governor Al Kabir blocks payment of Deloitte audit

Washington keen to keep control of UNSMIL

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Behind-the-scenes battle in Tripoli for top intelligence job

Malta court orders EACS to pay UAE's Fly Aviation Services €1.8m

Turkey sets its sights on Misrata port operating concession to chagrin of France's Bolloré group

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Libya

Macron makes changes to handlers of Libyan crisis

Spotlight Erdogan gives Sarraj a boost, as talks with Mohammed VI drag

Zintan chief Oussama Al-Jouili woos Paris and Washington

New French military attaché Thomas Billard to mediate with Tripoli

Sarraj-Bashagha split driven by US-Turkey spat over ceasefire

Sisi's support for Khalifa Haftar wavers

Spotlight Cabo Delgado: Hendrik Bam, the linchpin of Dyck Advisory Group's operations

Spotlight Russian paramilitary group Wagner expands southern Libyan presence

With SCK and Neta, top Turkish forwarding agent Mehmet Kocabasa clinches Turkey-Libya route

Ali Mahmoud Hassan mollifies UN to stay on as LIA head

Abdelmajid Saif Al Nasr and Rabat want new Skhirat accord, with Algiers' green light

Spotlight Ras Lanuf refinery: UAE-based Trasta tries new angle of attack against Tripoli

Spotlight Migration: UN agencies worried by Libyan NGO's networks

Airport, coastguard, oil: Giuseppe Conte tries to survive Erdogan's onslaught

Spotlight Malta becomes Turkey's stepping stone to Libyan markets

Eastern parliament speaker Aguila Salah Issa seeks friends in Paris

Why Bachagha opted for BMW

Interior Minister Fathi Bachagha buys himself a $2m official plane

Jean-Daniel Blasco leaves Total E&P's North African purgatory

Jones Group hopes to train Tripoli's troops under Erdogan's shadow

CBL governor Al Kabir blocks payment of Deloitte audit

Washington keen to keep control of UNSMIL

Spotlight Behind-the-scenes battle in Tripoli for top intelligence job

Malta court orders EACS to pay UAE's Fly Aviation Services €1.8m

Turkey sets its sights on Misrata port operating concession to chagrin of France's Bolloré group

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Erdogan gives Sarraj a boost, as talks with Mohammed VI drag

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Cabo Delgado: Hendrik Bam, the linchpin of Dyck Advisory Group's operations

Spotlight
Russian paramilitary group Wagner expands southern Libyan presence

Spotlight
Ras Lanuf refinery: UAE-based Trasta tries new angle of attack against Tripoli

Spotlight
Migration: UN agencies worried by Libyan NGO's networks

Spotlight
Malta becomes Turkey's stepping stone to Libyan markets

Spotlight
Behind-the-scenes battle in Tripoli for top intelligence job