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Fathi Bachagha takes on role of go-between between Tripoli and Cairo

Government of National Accord foreign minister Mohamed Siala is to travel to Cairo in the next few weeks as part of the thaw in diplomatic relations with the Al-Sisi government begun by interior minister Fathi Bachagha. Bachagha himself, however, is now openly bidding for the post of prime minister. [...] (489 words)

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LIBYA Politics Diplomacy 14/06/2021

Havas quietly assists as Fathi Bachagha tours Europe ahead of presidential poll

The former interior minister, who is running in December's election, is visiting several European capitals to drum up support. Paris-based PR firm Havas is helping out.

Former Libyan Minister of the Interior Fathi Bachagha.

EGYPT Defence Diplomacy 25/03/2021

Sisi pulls out the big guns to hang on to US military aid

To stay in good graces with its longtime American defence partner, Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has added a former Podesta lobbyist to his team.

LIBYA Diplomacy 23/03/2021

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.

LIBYA Diplomacy 04/02/2021

Mohamed Siala sends strategic players to Rome and Washington before the new administration takes over

Determined to leave his mark before the change in government, particularly in Rome and Washington, the minister of foreign affairs has placed 171 diplomats in new positions.

Mohamed Taher Siala, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Libya in the Government of National Accord.

LIBYA Diplomacy 19/01/2021

Giuseppe Conte back at forefront of Libya peace talks

With the appointment of a special envoy in Libya and the choice of an Italian to oversee the EU border assistance mission, Italy is making the most of the US transition haiatus.

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and Khalifa Haftar in Rome in May 2019.

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LIBYA Business 15/01/2021

Who really controls Misrata Free Zone, Libya's vital business platform?

The Misrata Free Zone, a true state within a state, is both the port of entry to the Libyan market and the bastion of entrepreneurship in the war-torn country. Since September, this potent business hub prized by those fighting for control of the country has been led by Mohsen Sgoutri, whose powerful network allows him to stand up to the Tripoli government and develop his own business diplomacy, especially towards Turkey.

LIBYA Diplomacy 12/01/2021

Aguila Salah Issa tries to get back into the game in Paris after Bachagha goes it alone

Breaking news published on 12/01/21, 10.30 a.m. - Following the failure of his alliance with interior minister Fathi Bachagha, the head of the eastern Libyan parliament, Aguila Salah Issa, aims to rebuild his diplomatic support, starting in France.

Libyan House of Representatives president, Aguila Salah Issa.

LIBYA Diplomacy 24/12/2020

Italy's diplomats and intelligence agents seek rapprochement between Libya's east and west

The rapprochement that Italy is seeking to engineer between General Haftar and Ahmed Miitig is economically as well as diplomatically motivated and has already resulted in the release of Italian fishermen detained by the strongman of the east.

Libyan General Khalifa Haftar (right) and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte (left).

LIBYA Diplomacy 17/11/2020

Interior Minister Fathi Bachagha combines diplomacy with tactics in Paris

Breaking news published 17 November at 12.20 p.m. - Misrati heavyweight Fathi Bachagha is scheduled to go to France as Libya's minister of the interior. He is to meet in Paris with his French homologue Gérald Darmanin.

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LIBYA Politics 12/11/2020

Far from the gilded conclave in Tunis, Sarraj and Haftar negotiate the ceasefire nuts and bolts in Sirte

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LIBYA Politics 15/10/2020

UNSMIL set to launch Tunis peace talks with no leader

The African Union has nixed the only candidate up for replacing Ghassan Salamé at the head of the UN mission. Interim chief Stephanie Williams' term expires on 3 November.

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LIBYA Politics 10/09/2020

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.

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LIBYA Politics 02/07/2020

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

The coveted post of Tripoli intelligence chief is giving rise to a power struggle within the government as Turkey considers a major overhaul of the intelligence services.

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