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Libya
Dabaiba and Haftar approach second round of Berlin peace summit with very different agendas

Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dabaiba wants to push for a postponement of the 24 December presidential and legislative elections to which other senior officials are also putting up road blocks even as potential candidate Khalifa Haftar readies for battle.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 22.06.2021

Libya
Fathi Bachagha kicks off presidential campaign with European tour

The former interior minister is not giving up the ghost. Having lost his February bid to become prime minister, Fathi Bachagha has thrown his hat into the presidential ring. His election campaign has started with a tour of European capitals.

Free access Politics 02.06.2021

The former Libyan interior minister Fathi Bashagha.

Libya
Dabaiba appoints militia leaders to foreign ministry

Amid threats and increasing calls for foreign minister Mangoush to resign in recent days, the Libyan prime minister Abdelhamid Dabaiba has appointed militia leaders as under-secretaries within her ministry.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 20.05.2021

Libya's Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dabaiba.

Spotlight | Libya
Why Gaddafi spymaster associate Mohamed Khalifa Hussein Al Ayeb became head of intelligence

The new Libyan intelligence chief's past has drawn the wrath of his predecessor. Mohamed Khalifa Hussein Al Ayeb, a former Gaddafi loyalist close to the ex-Mukhabarat boss Abdallah Senoussi, does however have the support of some militias.

Subscribers only Politics 19.05.2021

Tunisia
No solution for budget crisis as Mechichi is cold-shouldered by IMF and Ghannouchi by Doha

Having failed to present a structural reform plan to the International Monetary Fund, Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi is unlikely to get any new budgetary aid in the short term. Parliamentary speaker Rached Ghannouchi, meanwhile, has been unable to obtain support from his allies in Qatar.

Subscribers only Politics 14.05.2021

Libya
Foreign Minister Mangoush under fire from Ankara and Muslim Brotherhood

After talks with Egypt broke down, Turkey is hardening its position and refuses to pull its troops out of Eastern Libya as requested by Foreign Minister Najla Al Mangoush, who is under attack from Muslim Brotherhood associates.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.05.2021

Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Al Mangoush.

Libya
New Libyan Foreign Bank boss Al Darrat continues to lobby in Washington

Mohamed Ali Al Darrat, the newly appointed head of the LFB, will remain Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dabaiba's special envoy to the United States, where he recently facilitated the signing of a new lobbying contract between Tripoli and Mercury Public Affairs.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.04.2021

Libya
Al Kabir handpicks new Libyan Foreign Bank committee

The governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Al Kabir, didn't take the trouble to consult with his board before appointing the new management team for Libyan Foreign Bank, keeper of the country's oil revenue.

Subscribers only Politics 15.04.2021

Central Bank of Libya Governor Al Seddik Omar Al Kabir.

Libya
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

Sudan
Hamdok gets hands on Bashir's black box

On 4 March, in a decision validated by the Sudanese courts and likely to echo throughout the Persian Gulf and the Middle East, the management of the assets of real estate company Al Rawad was formally entrusted to the Sudanese government's ministry of finance lead by Gibril Ibrahim.

Subscribers only Business 30.03.2021

Egypt, Israel, Sudan
Beshir's archives become bartering tool for Khartoum's new leaders

As Israel and Egypt quickly cosy up to Khartoum, they are both making separate efforts to access the archives of the National Intelligence and Security Service, which under ex-president Omar al-Bashir backed a range of Islamist groups.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.02.2021

Inner circles | Libya
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.

Subscribers only Business 15.01.2021

Egypt, Sudan
General Idriss opens diplomatic passport black box

Under pressure from its new Egyptian, Saudi and Emirati allies, the Sovereignty Council of Sudan is reviewing the diplomatic passports distributed by its predecessors to Islamist militants and business people needing to keep a low profile.

Subscribers only Politics 23.12.2020

Libya
Odds against Central Bank governor Al Kabir as board meeting looms

In the battle for control of the country's oil money, Prime Minister Sarraj could succeed in having the Central Bank of Libya board dismiss its governor Al Seddik Omar Al Kabir.

Subscribers only Politics 09.12.2020

The governor of the Libyan Central Bank Al Seddik Omar Al Kabir, has remained in office sincehis term expired in 2014.

In Focus | Sudan
Will Sudan's lost legions return to Darfur from Libya and Yemen?

The Darfur rebels and their sworn enemies, the Janjaweed militias, who are currently serving as auxiliaries on the battle fronts in Libya and Yemen, have been invited by their commanders to return to Darfur following the signing of a peace agreement in early October.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.11.2020

Signing of the Juba agreement on October 3, 2020. On the left, Asam Saeed (Baja Opposition Alliances), in the center Minni Minawi (Sudan Liberation Army), on the right Jibril Ibrahim (Justice and Equality Movement).

Libya
Libyan Foreign Bank: to stay in power, Sarraj wrests LFB back from Central bank boss al-Kabir

Fayez Sarraj hopes to use the lack of any political agreement on Libya's future to keep his job. He is seeking to shore up his position by bringing national financial institutions under his sway, with the help of National Oil Corp boss Mustafa Sanalla.

Free access Politics 27.11.2020

Libya
Turkey makes overtures to southern Libya tribes

Fezzan has become a major key to the Libyan conflict and Turkey, via an NGO, is trying to make contact with the tribes that control the southern region.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 25.11.2020

Libya
Business bigwigs Dabaiba, Raied, and Aradi muscle in on political dialogue

Three heavyweights from the world of business, all Misratis or close to the Muslim Brotherhood, are taking part in the UN-organised gathering aimed at ending Libya's crisis.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 11.11.2020

Libya
Stephanie Williams to host latest round of Libyan peace talks at Four Seasons in Tunis

The five-star hotel owned by the businessman Marouane Mabrouk has been chosen as the venue for the latest round of Libyan negotiations, which will once again be overseen by the American diplomat Stephanie Williams.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.11.2020

The 5-star Four Seasons hotel in Tunis will host a new round of Libyan negotiations on 9 November.

Egypt, Sudan
Al-Sisi spymasters plays guardian angel to transition in Khartoum

Following the Cairo visit of the president of the Sudanese transition Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, Egyptian intelligence has opened a military liaison bureau in Khartoum. The stated objective is to prevent any Islamist rearguard action against the transitional government.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.11.2020

The president of Sudan's Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al Burhan and the Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Namibia
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Muslim Brotherhood

Libya
Dabaiba and Haftar approach second round of Berlin peace summit with very different agendas

Libya
Fathi Bachagha kicks off presidential campaign with European tour

Libya
Dabaiba appoints militia leaders to foreign ministry

Spotlight | Libya
Why Gaddafi spymaster associate Mohamed Khalifa Hussein Al Ayeb became head of intelligence

Tunisia
No solution for budget crisis as Mechichi is cold-shouldered by IMF and Ghannouchi by Doha

Libya
Foreign Minister Mangoush under fire from Ankara and Muslim Brotherhood

Libya
New Libyan Foreign Bank boss Al Darrat continues to lobby in Washington

Libya
Al Kabir handpicks new Libyan Foreign Bank committee

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

Sudan
Hamdok gets hands on Bashir's black box

Egypt, Israel, Sudan
Beshir's archives become bartering tool for Khartoum's new leaders

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

Egypt, Sudan
General Idriss opens diplomatic passport black box

Libya
Odds against Central Bank governor Al Kabir as board meeting looms

In Focus | Sudan
Will Sudan's lost legions return to Darfur from Libya and Yemen?

Libya
Libyan Foreign Bank: to stay in power, Sarraj wrests LFB back from Central bank boss al-Kabir

Libya
Turkey makes overtures to southern Libya tribes

Libya
Business bigwigs Dabaiba, Raied, and Aradi muscle in on political dialogue

Libya
Stephanie Williams to host latest round of Libyan peace talks at Four Seasons in Tunis

Egypt, Sudan
Al-Sisi spymasters plays guardian angel to transition in Khartoum

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Libya New Libyan Foreign Bank boss Al Darrat continues to lobby in Washington

Libya Al Kabir handpicks new Libyan Foreign Bank committee

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

Sudan Hamdok gets hands on Bashir's black box

Egypt, Israel, Sudan Beshir's archives become bartering tool for Khartoum's new leaders

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

Egypt, Sudan General Idriss opens diplomatic passport black box

Libya Odds against Central Bank governor Al Kabir as board meeting looms

In Focus | Sudan Will Sudan's lost legions return to Darfur from Libya and Yemen?

Libya Libyan Foreign Bank: to stay in power, Sarraj wrests LFB back from Central bank boss al-Kabir

Libya Turkey makes overtures to southern Libya tribes

Libya Business bigwigs Dabaiba, Raied, and Aradi muscle in on political dialogue

Libya Stephanie Williams to host latest round of Libyan peace talks at Four Seasons in Tunis

Egypt, Sudan Al-Sisi spymasters plays guardian angel to transition in Khartoum

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Namibia
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Libya
Dabaiba and Haftar approach second round of Berlin peace summit with very different agendas

Libya
Fathi Bachagha kicks off presidential campaign with European tour

Libya
Dabaiba appoints militia leaders to foreign ministry

Spotlight | Libya
Why Gaddafi spymaster associate Mohamed Khalifa Hussein Al Ayeb became head of intelligence

Tunisia
No solution for budget crisis as Mechichi is cold-shouldered by IMF and Ghannouchi by Doha

Libya
Foreign Minister Mangoush under fire from Ankara and Muslim Brotherhood

Libya
New Libyan Foreign Bank boss Al Darrat continues to lobby in Washington

Libya
Al Kabir handpicks new Libyan Foreign Bank committee

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

Sudan
Hamdok gets hands on Bashir's black box

Egypt, Israel, Sudan
Beshir's archives become bartering tool for Khartoum's new leaders

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

Egypt, Sudan
General Idriss opens diplomatic passport black box

Libya
Odds against Central Bank governor Al Kabir as board meeting looms

In Focus | Sudan
Will Sudan's lost legions return to Darfur from Libya and Yemen?

Libya
Libyan Foreign Bank: to stay in power, Sarraj wrests LFB back from Central bank boss al-Kabir

Libya
Turkey makes overtures to southern Libya tribes

Libya
Business bigwigs Dabaiba, Raied, and Aradi muscle in on political dialogue

Libya
Stephanie Williams to host latest round of Libyan peace talks at Four Seasons in Tunis

Egypt, Sudan
Al-Sisi spymasters plays guardian angel to transition in Khartoum