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Dabaiba set to stay on despite Aguila Saleh's objections

Abdulhamid Dabaiba remains, for the moment, the victor of the reconciliation between Turkey and the UAE, despite being considered illegitimate by parliament speaker Aguila Saleh Issa. The two countries are in favour of an agreement between the prime minister and Khalifa Haftar, while waiting for possible elections.

Subscribers only Politics 26.01.2022

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New UN election roadmap makes space for Dabaiba and Haftar but not Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

To avoid the return of a parallel government in eastern Libya and ending up back at square one, the UN diplomat Stephanie Williams is on a final round of mediation efforts to save "her" peace process.

Subscribers only Politics 23.12.2021

UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Libya Stephanie Williams with presidential candidates Abdelhamid Dabaiba (top) and Khalifa Haftar (bottom).

Libya
As the political process falls apart, the military return to centre stage

With the postponement of the 24 December elections all but certain, the army chiefs of staff in the west and east of Libya are intensifying their discussions. The aim is to maintain the ceasefire... and also to stand united against the rehabilitation of the former Gaddafi regime, which badly damaged the military system.

Subscribers only Politics 15.12.2021

Libya
The British ambassador is preparing a back-up plan in case of a postponement of the elections

Caroline Hurndall, the UK ambassador to Libya, is seeking to unite the presidential candidates in advance of a postponement of the election. This plan B, drawn up without the blessing of France and the United States, could be favourable to Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dabaiba.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 13.12.2021

Caroline Hurndall, UK Ambassador to Libya.

Libya
Bachagha, Nayed, Saleh and Gaddafi mobilise to save Libyan presidential election

As the postponement of the election of 24 December becomes more likely, a dozen candidates will gather on Sunday in an attempt to solve the political deadlock and allow the vote to go ahead as scheduled.

Subscribers only Politics 10.12.2021

Libya
Pro- and anti-Haftar supporters united in opposition to Stephanie Williams' return

The nomination of Stephanie Williams as special adviser on Libya has for once brought pro- and anti-Haftar lobbyists into agreement. Both camps are against her return, laying the blame for the current political crisis on her.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.12.2021

The UN Secretary-General's Special Advisor on Libya, Stephanie Williams.

Tunisia
Middleman Ayachi Ajroudi hangs up his cowboy hat from Cannes to Hammamet

The Franco-Tunisian businessman Mohamed Ayachi Ajroudi is to dissolve AES, the company through which he acted as a middleman in the Gulf. His grand plans in Tunisia and Libya have not worked out either.

Subscribers only Business 09.12.2021

The French-Tunisian businessman Mohamed Ayachi Ajroudi.

Libya
Souha al-Bedri is Saif Al Islam Gaddafi 's voice in Paris

A thwarted candidate in the upcoming Libyan presidential election, Saif Al Islam Gaddafi can still rely on former members of his father's clan who have remained loyal to him to keep alive his international profile.

Subscribers only Politics 02.12.2021

Spotlight | Libya
Why Haftar rolled out the red carpet for Beshir Saleh and Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

When the late Muammar Gaddafi's former chief of staff and then his son travelled to Sebha earlier this month, their visits were carefully organised by Saddam Haftar in an operation that hinted at an electoral pact.

Free access Politics 18.11.2021

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi (left), son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, registering to run in the upcoming presidential elections in the city of Sebha, south of Tripoli, Libya, 14 November 2021.

Libya
Abu Dhabi fails to bring Haftar and Dabaiba together

The United Arab Emirates fear losing all their gains in Libya, where their protégé Khalifa Haftar is weakened. The eastern strongman has refused any rapprochement with the head of the transitional administration.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.11.2021

General Khalifa Haftar (left) and the head of the Libyan interim government Abdelhamid Dabaiba.

Libya
Speaker Aguila Salah Issa sends MPs to Ankara to reconnect

Eight MPs from the House of Representatives in Tobruk are taking an offcial visit to Turkey. With elections just over a month away, this visit shows the east's desire to improve relations.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.11.2021

Libya
Haftar dodges US courts thanks to blunder from opposing side

Khalifa Haftar's long-awaited appearance before the Virginia court where he is being tried for war crimes has been postponed due to the authorities in Tripoli's interference. Proceedings against him will resume after the presidential and legislative elections scheduled in December and January respectively.

Subscribers only Politics 09.11.2021

Libyan National Army (LNA) leader Khalifa Haftar.

Inner circles | Libya
Haftar clan keeps tight hold of Military Investment Authority

The Military Investment Authority, which is the main financial body behind the regime of General Khalifa Haftar in eastern Libya, is run by figures drawn from Libyan National Army. It has charge of infrastructure projects and troop supplies but is also involved in smuggling.

Subscribers only Business 29.10.2021

Commander of the Libyan National Army Khalifa Haftar.

Libya
Haftar and Dabaiba envoys in secret talks in Abu Dhabi

Khalifa Haftar's son and adviser Belkacem Haftar has opened back-channel negotiations with Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dabaiba's entourage to try to strike a deal if the 24 December presidential election is postponed.

Subscribers only Business 26.10.2021

Libya
West coast's military barons expand power through port and naval academy

Military leaders Muammar al-Dawi and Abdulrahman Milad are gaining control of strategic infrastructure in the west of Tripoli, with the support of Abdelhamid Dabaiba's government.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Politics 25.10.2021

Libya
Former Igtet right-hand man Faisal Feituri set to start lobbying for Haftar in Washington

Two new associations dealing with relations between the US, Libya and Africa are to be registered in the United States in the next few days, with the aim of countering think-tanks and lobbying groups hostile to Field Marshal Khalifa.

Subscribers only Politics 20.10.2021

Libya
Mysterious document used in Haftar trial prompts internal government investigation

The Libyan government is seeking to clarify the circumstances surrounding a document bearing the letterhead of the Libyan government which was sent to Khalifa Haftar's lawyers and which several Tripoli officials claim is fake.

Subscribers only Politics 12.10.2021

Libya
Haftar's US lobbyists bail out under pressure

Despite having just hired two consultants, the American lobbyists Lanny Davis and Bob Livingston have given up representing the military commander Khalifa Haftar, who is now a candidate in the Libyan presidential election.

Subscribers only Politics 07.10.2021

Spotlight | Libya
Tripoli 'stabilisation' summit paves the way for postponing elections

The Libya Stabilisation Initiative meeting organised by Tripoli to get the crisis-recovery process back on track could lead elections slated for 24 December to be put off. Foreign minister Najla al-Mangoush is under pressure from prime minister Abdelhamid Dabaiba, who is in favour of such a postponement.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.10.2021

Libyan Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush

Spotlight | Egypt, Libya
To avoid clashing with Erdogan, Sisi plans to reduce his support to Haftar

After having long been an unconditional supporter of Khalifa Haftar, the Egyptian president is now ready to accept a median solution. He wants to avoid a direct confrontation with Turkey and devote his energy to other crises, particularly the one over Ethiopia's dam project on the River Nile.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.09.2021

Aguila Salah Issa, Abdel Fattah Al Sisi and Khalifa Haftar (from left to right) met in Cairo, on 14 september.

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Libya
Dabaiba set to stay on despite Aguila Saleh's objections

Spotlight | Libya
New UN election roadmap makes space for Dabaiba and Haftar but not Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Libya
As the political process falls apart, the military return to centre stage

Libya
The British ambassador is preparing a back-up plan in case of a postponement of the elections

Libya
Bachagha, Nayed, Saleh and Gaddafi mobilise to save Libyan presidential election

Libya
Pro- and anti-Haftar supporters united in opposition to Stephanie Williams' return

Tunisia
Middleman Ayachi Ajroudi hangs up his cowboy hat from Cannes to Hammamet

Libya
Souha al-Bedri is Saif Al Islam Gaddafi 's voice in Paris

Spotlight | Libya
Why Haftar rolled out the red carpet for Beshir Saleh and Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Libya
Abu Dhabi fails to bring Haftar and Dabaiba together

Libya
Speaker Aguila Salah Issa sends MPs to Ankara to reconnect

Libya
Haftar dodges US courts thanks to blunder from opposing side

Inner circles | Libya
Haftar clan keeps tight hold of Military Investment Authority

Libya
Haftar and Dabaiba envoys in secret talks in Abu Dhabi

Libya
West coast's military barons expand power through port and naval academy

Libya
Former Igtet right-hand man Faisal Feituri set to start lobbying for Haftar in Washington

Libya
Mysterious document used in Haftar trial prompts internal government investigation

Libya
Haftar's US lobbyists bail out under pressure

Spotlight | Libya
Tripoli 'stabilisation' summit paves the way for postponing elections

Spotlight | Egypt, Libya
To avoid clashing with Erdogan, Sisi plans to reduce his support to Haftar

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Libya Dabaiba set to stay on despite Aguila Saleh's objections

Spotlight | Libya New UN election roadmap makes space for Dabaiba and Haftar but not Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Libya As the political process falls apart, the military return to centre stage

Libya The British ambassador is preparing a back-up plan in case of a postponement of the elections

Libya Bachagha, Nayed, Saleh and Gaddafi mobilise to save Libyan presidential election

Libya Pro- and anti-Haftar supporters united in opposition to Stephanie Williams' return

Tunisia Middleman Ayachi Ajroudi hangs up his cowboy hat from Cannes to Hammamet

Libya Souha al-Bedri is Saif Al Islam Gaddafi 's voice in Paris

Spotlight | Libya Why Haftar rolled out the red carpet for Beshir Saleh and Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Libya Abu Dhabi fails to bring Haftar and Dabaiba together

Libya Speaker Aguila Salah Issa sends MPs to Ankara to reconnect

Libya Haftar dodges US courts thanks to blunder from opposing side

Inner circles | Libya Haftar clan keeps tight hold of Military Investment Authority

Libya Haftar and Dabaiba envoys in secret talks in Abu Dhabi

Libya West coast's military barons expand power through port and naval academy

Libya Former Igtet right-hand man Faisal Feituri set to start lobbying for Haftar in Washington

Libya Mysterious document used in Haftar trial prompts internal government investigation

Libya Haftar's US lobbyists bail out under pressure

Spotlight | Libya Tripoli 'stabilisation' summit paves the way for postponing elections

Spotlight | Egypt, Libya To avoid clashing with Erdogan, Sisi plans to reduce his support to Haftar

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DRC
Washington deal: intricacies behind Tshisekedi's poker move

Namibia
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

Libya
Dabaiba set to stay on despite Aguila Saleh's objections

Spotlight | Libya
New UN election roadmap makes space for Dabaiba and Haftar but not Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Libya
As the political process falls apart, the military return to centre stage

Libya
The British ambassador is preparing a back-up plan in case of a postponement of the elections

Libya
Bachagha, Nayed, Saleh and Gaddafi mobilise to save Libyan presidential election

Libya
Pro- and anti-Haftar supporters united in opposition to Stephanie Williams' return

Tunisia
Middleman Ayachi Ajroudi hangs up his cowboy hat from Cannes to Hammamet

Libya
Souha al-Bedri is Saif Al Islam Gaddafi 's voice in Paris

Spotlight | Libya
Why Haftar rolled out the red carpet for Beshir Saleh and Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Libya
Abu Dhabi fails to bring Haftar and Dabaiba together

Libya
Speaker Aguila Salah Issa sends MPs to Ankara to reconnect

Libya
Haftar dodges US courts thanks to blunder from opposing side

Inner circles | Libya
Haftar clan keeps tight hold of Military Investment Authority

Libya
Haftar and Dabaiba envoys in secret talks in Abu Dhabi

Libya
West coast's military barons expand power through port and naval academy

Libya
Former Igtet right-hand man Faisal Feituri set to start lobbying for Haftar in Washington

Libya
Mysterious document used in Haftar trial prompts internal government investigation

Libya
Haftar's US lobbyists bail out under pressure

Spotlight | Libya
Tripoli 'stabilisation' summit paves the way for postponing elections

Spotlight | Egypt, Libya
To avoid clashing with Erdogan, Sisi plans to reduce his support to Haftar