Libya

NOC under pressure to pay for fuel as barter system ends

Although fuel imports continued in March, the National Oil Corporation remains unable to pay these bills. The Libyan Central Bank is also alarmed at the fall in crude oil revenues.

Macron seeks new Mediterranean ambassador

After five years marked by successive crises with the Maghreb countries, Karim Amellal is preparing to step down as ambassador and interministerial delegate for the Mediterranean.

NOC prevents three Swiss companies from seizing its shares in Mabruk Oil Operations

Libya's national oil company has won its legal battle against Jallouli Communications Group Easymedia, Sysmed Travel and Hôpital de la Tour, which had managed to seize its shares in the French subsidiary Mabruk Oil Operations.

Sanctioned Belarusian carrier Rada Airlines resumes service in Libyan skies

The Minsk-Benghazi axis has been taking shape for several weeks now, with the exchange of high-level visits and regular flights by the notorious airline to eastern Libya.

Shipbuilder Penguin International sends a landing ship to Benghazi

A Penguin International landing craft was docked between mid-January and mid-March at the capital Cyrenaica's port.

Libya's Farwa Shipping opens new routes to Syria

The Libyan company Farwa Shipping is about to open two new routes to the Syrian port of Latakia. Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, this marks the debut of new opportunities in the Syrian market.

The New Guard
Libya, Somalia, South Africa

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

LibyaAhmed Albibas, civil rights champion

SomaliaFathi Bashe, youth ambassador for the Horn of Africa

South AfricaMqokeleli Gomba, chief engineer at Richards Bay

Security firm Amarante expelled from Libya until further notice

French security company Amarante International has been told to leave the country after the FSA opened an investigation into its operations. The group is accused of failing to comply with the law over the conditions for awarding contracts to foreign firms.

Two-horse race for French ambassador post in Tripoli

Two diplomats are vying to take over from Mostafa Mihraje as France's representative in Libya.

Amarante International renews contract with Eubam

French private security firm Amarante International, co-founded and chaired by Alexandre Hollander, has renewed its contract to provide security for EUBAM, the European Union border assistance mission in Libya.

Airbus negotiates sale of commercial aircraft to Buraq Air

The European aircraft manufacturer is in talks with the Libyan airline and is also negotiating maintenance contracts for planes that it recently sold to other operators in the country.

Dabaiba, Menfi and Haftar reject Sassou's Libyan reconciliation plan

With the exception of Saif al-Islam, Muammar Gaddafi's son, the main Libyan leaders have rejected a charter signed at a meeting on national reconciliation held on the sidelines of an African Union summit.

NOC looks to win back majors with huge tender call

The National Oil Corp is hoping to interest foreign investors in exploring and operating 22 new oil concessions. But political instability could be the project's undoing.

Guest list for signing of national reconciliation charter revealed

Promoted by Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso, the national reconciliation charter is due to be signed by a majority of Libya's political forces on 14 February on the sidelines of the African Union summit.

Public financial auditor looks to close NOC subsidiary Medoil

While investigating the mysterious Mediterranean Oil Services Co, a subsidiary of the National Oil Corp, the Audit Bureau has uncovered new suspicious payments.

Cairo, Ankara and Paris to hold new meeting on Libyan issue

While the creation of a unified Libyan government continues to be delayed, a triumvirate of foreign delegates will meet sometime between now and the end of the month to make progress on the country's political future.