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Libya

Trump's 'art of the deal' sidelines UN

Washington has taken up negotiations between the recognised institutions in the West and the East, without involving the UN mission.

Subscribers only Business 21.11.2025

Spotlight
From Tripolitania to Cyrenaica, Beijing is finally back in business

President of the Libyan Presidency Council Mohamed el-Menfi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, 4 September 2024. © Li Xueren/Xinhua via AFP

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 13.11.2025

Expertise Consultancy latest security firm to be targeted by government

The authorities continue to crack down on private security companies, which are also having to contend with a lack of coordination between the agencies responsible for regulating the sector.

Subscribers only Defence 07.11.2025

Mediterranean Oil Services sets up a controversial NOC subsidiary in Monaco

Convicted in 2023 in a corruption case, the national oil company's former marketing director, Emad Ben Rajab, is getting back to business with Midstream Co, due to be launched in Monaco.

Subscribers only Energy 06.11.2025

The bail standing in the way of Hannibal Gaddafi's freedom

The release of Muammar Gaddafi's son, who has been detained for 10 years, is conditional on a large bail payment demanded by the Lebanese courts. However, this sum could soon be reduced or even cancelled altogether.

Subscribers only Politics 05.11.2025

Three companies competing to build North Gialo oil and gas plants

Waha Oil Co is reviewing bids from Petrofac, Saipem and Daewoo E&C for the construction of its oil infrastructure in eastern Libya. Despite being due to come on stream in 2027, the project is behind schedule.

Subscribers only Energy 31.10.2025

Two armed groups come together to carry out operations in the south of Chad

Rebel groups, the Conseil de Commandement Militaire pour le Salut de la République (CCMSR) and the Mouvement pour la Paix, la Reconstruction et le Développement have formed an alliance.

Subscribers only Defence 28.10.2025

Tunis moves closer to Khalifa Haftar's clan

The Tunisian state had disregarded the unrecognised government based in Benghazi. However, it is now tentatively establishing relations with this regime, which is under the control of the Haftar clan.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.10.2025

Central bank governor faces criticism over financial crisis

Naji Issa is in a precarious position at the head of the crisis-struck Central Bank of Libya, with parliamentary speaker Aguila Saleh Issa making moves for his removal.

Free access Finance 23.10.2025

Initiative launched at UN to penalise those who mismanaged frozen Libyan assets

A Libyan committee recognised by the House of Representatives has asked the United Nations to audit funds frozen abroad since 2011. It accuses several countries, including Belgium, of mismanagement of these assets and calls for the establishment of a mechanism to preserve them.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 17.10.2025

Spotlight
Erik Prince leads offensive on Libyan market

The former partner of the self-styled Libyan National Army leader Khalifa Haftar has returned to the country, this time in the energy sector with a company called Freedom First.

Subscribers only Defence, Energy 13.10.2025

Erik Prince at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, 22 February 2025

The fate of the CCMSR armed group, a thorny subject for Haftar clan

While the United Nations is calling for foreign troops to leave Libya, the former's negotiations with the political-military group allied with the Haftar clan in Libya are making slow progress.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.10.2025

Inner circle
Hassan Bouzriba, new strongman with connections in both Tripoli and Benghazi

This new head of the Stability Support Apparatus, a Tripoli militia, is one of Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh's fiercest opponents. He and his brothers have consolidated their network from their western city of Zawiya to Khalifa Haftar's stronghold in eastern Libya.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 26.09.2025

The head of the Stability Support Apparatus, Hassan Bouzriba, in Tripoli, July 2025.

The two factions go into battle over NOC chair

The two main clans controlling Libya, led by Ibrahim Dbeibeh and Saddam Haftar, are each pushing their respective candidates for chair of the national oil company.

Subscribers only Energy 25.09.2025

The Libyan consul in Marseille woos French investors

The new Libyan consul, Mohamed Hamuda, is organising a business networking meeting on 25 September in Marseille, France.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 22.09.2025

Head of Turkish intelligence instigates agreement between Dbeibeh and his rivals

A regular visitor to Tripoli, Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin has been working to secure an agreement between the prime minister and the Rada forces. This arrangement strengthens Turkey's role and influence in the country.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 18.09.2025

Turkish Petroleum joins NOC mega project left in limbo due to Debeibeh

The future joint venture to exploit the NC7 gas block that comprises Turkish Petroleum, TotalEnergies, ENI and Adnoc is still awaiting approval from the PM, who is in an increasingly precarious position.

Subscribers only Energy 12.09.2025

In Tripoli, beleaguered Rada militia moves closer to Khalifa Haftar

Militias allied to the prime minister of the GNU are preparing to go on the offensive against Rada, which refuses to give up its positions in the capital. The head of the Libyan National Army could seize the opportunity to oust Abdelhamid Dabaiba from power.

Subscribers only Politics 04.09.2025

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Libya

Trump's 'art of the deal' sidelines UN

Spotlight
From Tripolitania to Cyrenaica, Beijing is finally back in business

Expertise Consultancy latest security firm to be targeted by government

Mediterranean Oil Services sets up a controversial NOC subsidiary in Monaco

The bail standing in the way of Hannibal Gaddafi's freedom

Three companies competing to build North Gialo oil and gas plants

Two armed groups come together to carry out operations in the south of Chad

Tunis moves closer to Khalifa Haftar's clan

Central bank governor faces criticism over financial crisis

Initiative launched at UN to penalise those who mismanaged frozen Libyan assets

Spotlight
Erik Prince leads offensive on Libyan market

The fate of the CCMSR armed group, a thorny subject for Haftar clan

Inner circle
Hassan Bouzriba, new strongman with connections in both Tripoli and Benghazi

The two factions go into battle over NOC chair

The Libyan consul in Marseille woos French investors

Head of Turkish intelligence instigates agreement between Dbeibeh and his rivals

Turkish Petroleum joins NOC mega project left in limbo due to Debeibeh

In Tripoli, beleaguered Rada militia moves closer to Khalifa Haftar

Rehabilitated junior Arkenu Oil affirms its ambitions

British companies looking to forge ahead with construction contracts

Dabaiba turns again to US lobbyist Mercury Public Affairs for White House access

The NOC negociates its budget with the central bank amidst payment difficulties

Pro-Dbeibah media hires lobbyist close to the American president

Greek MEPs lobby for sanctions over maritime zones

NOC refinery project stalled in the south

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Libya

Trump's 'art of the deal' sidelines UN

Spotlight From Tripolitania to Cyrenaica, Beijing is finally back in business

Expertise Consultancy latest security firm to be targeted by government

Mediterranean Oil Services sets up a controversial NOC subsidiary in Monaco

The bail standing in the way of Hannibal Gaddafi's freedom

Three companies competing to build North Gialo oil and gas plants

Two armed groups come together to carry out operations in the south of Chad

Tunis moves closer to Khalifa Haftar's clan

Central bank governor faces criticism over financial crisis

Initiative launched at UN to penalise those who mismanaged frozen Libyan assets

Spotlight Erik Prince leads offensive on Libyan market

The fate of the CCMSR armed group, a thorny subject for Haftar clan

Inner circle Hassan Bouzriba, new strongman with connections in both Tripoli and Benghazi

The two factions go into battle over NOC chair

The Libyan consul in Marseille woos French investors

Head of Turkish intelligence instigates agreement between Dbeibeh and his rivals

Turkish Petroleum joins NOC mega project left in limbo due to Debeibeh

In Tripoli, beleaguered Rada militia moves closer to Khalifa Haftar

Rehabilitated junior Arkenu Oil affirms its ambitions

British companies looking to forge ahead with construction contracts

Dabaiba turns again to US lobbyist Mercury Public Affairs for White House access

The NOC negociates its budget with the central bank amidst payment difficulties

Pro-Dbeibah media hires lobbyist close to the American president

Greek MEPs lobby for sanctions over maritime zones

NOC refinery project stalled in the south

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Spotlight
From Tripolitania to Cyrenaica, Beijing is finally back in business

Spotlight
Erik Prince leads offensive on Libyan market

Inner circle
Hassan Bouzriba, new strongman with connections in both Tripoli and Benghazi