Government of National Unity

Libya
Saddam Haftar seeks to rally Fezzan tribes

The deputy commander of the Libyan National Army is seeking to thwart Tripoli’s plans for the far south. Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dabaiba’s Government of National Unity intends to form a joint force there.

Libya
Tripoli pursues closer ties with British defence ministry

Tripoli approached British consultant Alex Bingham to arrange a meeting with UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting.

Libya
US Libyan envoy operates out of Marseille as Boulos's unity push stalls

American senior diplomat in charge of Libya Jeremy Berndt has been busier in France's second-largest city than he was in Tripoli. This is a notable absence amid tensions over the Libyan plan put forward by Massad Boulos, Donald Trump's adviser on African affairs.

Libya
Saddam Haftar strengthens his hold on House of Representatives

The deputy commander of the Libyan National Army paved the way for the election of a new speaker of the House of Representatives, who is affiliated with him. Now that Aguila Saleh Issa is gone, he can rely on a legislature that is firmly in his hands.

South Africa
Government of National Unity advisers refuse to sign code of conduct

Meeting in Johannesburg in early October, a large majority rejected the code barring them from simultaneously holding board positions at private companies and public entities.

Libya
With the central bank in crisis, French groups stuck with unpaid bills

Delays in honouring payments are undermining imports by French-based companies operating in the country. In response, the bank's governor is seeking to bring exchange rates more under control.

Libya, Mali
The secrets behind Azawad Liberation Front's visit to Benghazi

The separatist military organisation sent a high-level delegation to eastern Libya to hold talks with Saddam Haftar. However, requests for collaboration and support in military equipment have gone unanswered.

Libya, Niger
FPL rebels caught in a vice by Haftar clan

The Nigerien political-military group opposed to the Niamey junta is currently paralysed. Its leader, Mahmoud Salah, and his men are being held against their will in south-western Libya, at a military base from which the Libyan National Army has barred them from leaving.

Libya
Saddam and Khaled Haftar clash over fate of parliament speaker

The two Haftar brothers are at odds over whether to keep Aguila Salah Issa in his post. Meanwhile, 87 MPs seek to amend the House of Representatives' rules to pave the way for his removal.

The New Guard
Gabon, Libya, Chad

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

GabonJacques-Arnaud Hervé Cangah, Oligui Nguema's discreet financial adviser

LibyaAbdulla Gadir Boh, Tripoli's anti-fraud expert

ChadHissein Mahamoud Barkai wins over French palates

Chad, Libya
Tripoli leverages Community of Sahel-Saharan States to seal rapprochement with Déby

Chad and Libya's Government of National Unity are using CEN-SAD to shape a new relationship, despite the risk of upsetting Benghazi and the Haftar clan, which prefers a more militarised approach to the Sahel.

Libya
Saddam Haftar turns hostage release into diplomatic leverage

The chief of staff of the Libyan National Army has been mounting a broad communications campaign around his role in the release of Russian and American captives in the Sahel. The operations were carried out via Tuareg channels in Fezzan.

Libya
Dbeibeh reshuffles forces in bid to seize control of Zawiya

Taking charge of the north-western city, a hotbed of rival militias, has become a strategic priority for the PM, as it is home to the country's only operating refinery. To this end, he's promoted militia commander Mahmoud ben Rajab.

Libya
Low-profile Tripoli oil traders step up US operations

Ahmed al-Sharkasi, son-in-law of the head of government based in the capital, has been keeping quietly busy as an intermediary in negotiations for fuel and crude oil. His firm Ama Oil and Gas was well established in London until July.

Libya
Stability Support Apparatus state security service faces threat of ICC investigation

Khaled al-Tawati, former CEO of the state-owned firm that possesses the government's oil tankers, has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court to denounce the crimes he says were committed against him.