Libya

Gap widens between President Menfi and PM Dabaiba

Against the wishes of the president, Abdelhamid Dabaiba has appointed new ministers. Between power struggles and arguments over the legality of the appointments, the sequence has run the government into a muddle.

Airbus Helicopters makes its case to Tripoli government

The French group, trying to re-enter the Libyan market, is negotiating with the authorities to sell its aircraft designed for emergency medical transport.

French court rules against Al-Kharafi in battle with Libyan Investment Authority

Paris's highest court has dismissed the appeal lodged by the Kuwaiti construction company in a case against the Libyan sovereign wealth fund.

Haftar camp loses control of Niger border zone

Control of the Fezzan remains a major challenge for the strongman of Cyrenaica. Following a deadly attack on the Niger border, Toubou figure Mohamed Wardougou has shut down a key hub for oil and goods smuggling.

CMA CGM has new ambitions in the Misurata Free Zone

After missing out on the tender for the operation of the two MFZ container docks, Rodolphe Saadé's French maritime group is seeking to position itself on future lots in the free zone.

Tunisian group Etraph busy building pre-revolutionary projects from Benghazi to Tripoli

The construction of a five-star hotel in the new Al-Andalus marina tourist complex has just been revived in the capital. Its developer will also build the future Libyan European Hospital.

PM's hospitalisation raises questions about back-up plans

Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh's replacement by a junior minister at an important annual meeting has rattled other members of government.

EU mission to internalise armed security

The European Union Border Assistance Mission in Libya is recruiting internally for an operator to provide armed security. This follows difficulties encountered in the country by its previous security contractor, Amarante International.

Macron's special envoy hosts rival Libyan politicians in Paris

The French president's adviser met with the speaker of the Libyan parliament and the president of the High Council of State to discuss the UN road map and measures aimed at organising elections.

The New Guard
Libya, Morocco, Rwanda

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

LIBYAOsama Dbeibeh, the PM's cousin, has a new goal: a career in the beautiful game

RwandaClarisse Iribagiza, putting tech at the service of development

MoroccoAmine Mazzen, a leading voice in continental football