The situation could deteriorate even further given that meeting the basic needs of refugees has become increasingly difficult due to a lack of funding –with serious implications for migration and security dynamics in Africa and beyond.
The situation at the Ras Ajdir border crossing remains western Libya’s most dangerous fault line with serious risks of escalating.
Earlier this month, Mohamed Aoun was said to be reinstated as Minister of Oil & Gas. However, he has been unable to assume his duties as the acting O&G Minister Khalifa Abdulsadek continues to occupy his seat.
The situation could deteriorate even further given that meeting the basic needs of refugees has become increasingly difficult due to a lack of funding –with serious implications for migration and security dynamics in Africa and beyond.
The situation at the Ras Ajdir border crossing remains western Libya’s most dangerous fault line with serious risks of escalating.
Earlier this month, Mohamed Aoun was said to be reinstated as Minister of Oil & Gas. However, he has been unable to assume his duties as the acting O&G Minister Khalifa Abdulsadek continues to occupy his seat.
Six months after the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) announced the launch of municipal elections, the Commission has initiated elections for the first group of municipal councils with expired terms and newly established steering councils.
Despite facing strong opposition from various Libyan entities, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) is pushing ahead with its decision to develop the NC7 gas field through an international consortium led by Italy’s energy giant ENI.
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Stephanie Koury, the newly appointed Acting Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, delivered her first briefing to the UN Security Council. She underscored the need for a political agreement to break the current stalemate and pave the way for credible elections in Libya.
Despite manifold challenges, including the lack of a budget, the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has pushed ahead with its plan to hold municipal elections and adopted a softer and more pragmatic approach.
This year’s conference coincides with reports of a highly anticipated new licensing round for onshore and offshore concessions –which would be the country’s first since 2005– and the NOC's ambitious plan to reach 2 million barrels of oil per day (bpd) by 2030.
Launched in March 2020 by the EU's Foreign Affairs Council and in response to recommendations from the Berlin Conference on Libya, Operation Irini aims to enforce arms embargo decisions following the armed conflict in Libya.
Libyan investments across Africa are increasingly at risk of being nationalised by governments that are seeing opportunities to leverage mismanagement in Libyan institutions for their own gain.
There have been a number of unconfirmed reports emerging regarding non-Western International Oil Corporations being in direct contact with Benghazi-based authorities to develop the region’s vast energy resources.
Despite the High National Elections Commission's (HNEC) preparations, a combination of financial hurdles, political infighting, and security concerns is casting a shadow over the electoral process.
India is looking at Iran for the long-term and wants to hedge its bets - even if the benefits are uncertain.
Stephanie Koury, the newly appointed Acting Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, delivered her first briefing to the UN Security Council. She underscored the need for a political agreement to break the current stalemate and pave the way for credible elections in Libya.
Despite manifold challenges, including the lack of a budget, the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has pushed ahead with its plan to hold municipal elections and adopted a softer and more pragmatic approach.
Despite the High National Elections Commission's (HNEC) preparations, a combination of financial hurdles, political infighting, and security concerns is casting a shadow over the electoral process.
The NOC Chairman's challenge is to minimise disruptions and keep Libyan oil flowing, while balancing the demands of various Libyan constituencies and mitigating interference from foreign actors pursuing their own strategic objectives.
This year’s conference coincides with reports of a highly anticipated new licensing round for onshore and offshore concessions –which would be the country’s first since 2005– and the NOC's ambitious plan to reach 2 million barrels of oil per day (bpd) by 2030.
There have been a number of unconfirmed reports emerging regarding non-Western International Oil Corporations being in direct contact with Benghazi-based authorities to develop the region’s vast energy resources.
Libya is increasing its engagement with foreign partners and becoming more proactive in its efforts to raise oil output in line with the National Oil Corporation's strategic vision.
The NOC Chairman's challenge is to minimise disruptions and keep Libyan oil flowing, while balancing the demands of various Libyan constituencies and mitigating interference from foreign actors pursuing their own strategic objectives.
Launched in March 2020 by the EU's Foreign Affairs Council and in response to recommendations from the Berlin Conference on Libya, Operation Irini aims to enforce arms embargo decisions following the armed conflict in Libya.
This time, Gaddafi's comeback seems to have a military dimension to it, along with an impressive social component that makes this attempt considerably more compelling than any of his past failed attempts.
Tripoli’s untenable security environment eventually flared up with major conflict disrupting civilian life in the capital and continuous kidnappings reflecting militias’ absolute rule.
Turmoil in Niger, Sudan, and Chad has had consequences in Libya and prompted the Libyan National Army (LNA) to dispatch reinforcements to the southern border.
There have been a number of unconfirmed reports emerging regarding non-Western International Oil Corporations being in direct contact with Benghazi-based authorities to develop the region’s vast energy resources.
The geopolitical ramifications of the Israeli Defence Forces’ (IDF) war on the Gaza strip following Hamas’ October 7 attack on
Following Wagner’s Prigozhin’s death, a cloud of uncertainty was cast on the group’s operations and future prospects
Turmoil in Niger, Sudan, and Chad has had consequences in Libya and prompted the Libyan National Army (LNA) to dispatch reinforcements to the southern border.
Horrific imagery of dead migrants in the desert border between Tunisia and Libya showcase an overwhelming humanitarian situation. The slow-moving military track should see better international coordination to tackle such mounting problems.
New laws severely affecting migration in Libya and renewed opposition to Turkish military presence in the country reflect an increasingly xenophobic and securitised environment likely to affect foreign relations.
Once more, an overcrowded fishing boat sank off Greece’s coast, claiming the lives of migrants departing from Libya and highlighting the terrible humanitarian conditions ongoing in the Mediterranean.
This article examines the current situation of illegal migration in the eastern region, with particular focus on the city of Tobruk and other municipalities around it, and offers some policy recommendations on how to deal with the issue.
Libyan investments across Africa are increasingly at risk of being nationalised by governments that are seeing opportunities to leverage mismanagement in Libyan institutions for their own gain.
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) released revenue and expenditure data for the Libyan state covering the period from January to April 2024, saying it was committed to “heightened levels of disclosure and transparency, aiming to raise awareness of the economic and financial reality of the state.”
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives approved a 90 billion Libyan Dinar budget for the eastern-based Government of National Stability. Given the politics at play, will the Central Bank of Libya actually disburse these funds to the eastern-based government?
Experts have highlighted multiple risks to the Libyan economy, including falling global oil prices and demand, disruptions in Libyan oil production due to political tensions, and rampant government spending exacerbated by the lack of a unified budget.
Stephanie Koury, the newly appointed Acting Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, delivered her first briefing to the UN Security Council. She underscored the need for a political agreement to break the current stalemate and pave the way for credible elections in Libya.
Launched in March 2020 by the EU's Foreign Affairs Council and in response to recommendations from the Berlin Conference on Libya, Operation Irini aims to enforce arms embargo decisions following the armed conflict in Libya.
Libyan investments across Africa are increasingly at risk of being nationalised by governments that are seeing opportunities to leverage mismanagement in Libyan institutions for their own gain.
A newly announced roadmap aims to complete investigations by the end of 2025, focusing on three key areas: crimes committed in Libyan detention facilities, violations conducted during the 2014-2020 period, and violations against migrants.
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