Return of Libya's Oil Minister highlights oil sector governance challenges
The reinstatement of Libya's Minister of Oil and Gas raises questions about transparency and governance within the country's hydrocarbons sector, especially as Libya prepares for its first major licensing round in over 25 years.
Libyan investments in Africa at risk
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.
Are eastern Libyan authorities pursuing greater energy engagement with China and Russia?
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.
Halfway through 2024, elections remain a long-shot for Libya
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 braves US sanctions in latest investment in Iran
India is looking at Iran for the long-term and wants to hedge its bets - even if the benefits are uncertain.
Can Stephanie Koury revive Libya’s political process?
To revive Libya’s political process, the Deputy Special Representative to the Secretary-General (DSRSG) of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) will have to be careful about several factors that could harm her mandate and help the country’s status quo thrive.
ICC Aims to Complete Investigations in Libya by 2025
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.
Libyan officials double down on efforts to raise hydrocarbon output
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.
Farhat Bengdara steers Libya's NOC through turbulent waters
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.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni goes to Libya
Although Italy has adopted a smart approach that is currently working for its interests, Rome is still dealing with a highly unsustainable Libyan status quo.
Shifting political tides set the scene for a volatile summer in Libya
The current state of relative tranquility in Libya’s political scene should not fool anyone, as there is a lot happening underneath the surface both politically and militarily.
Making sense of Iran’s latest Africa push
Tehran has now placed Africa among its top foreign policy priorities, seeking more trade flows, geopolitical alignment, and military cooperation.