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July 27, 2024

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Migrants from Tunisia and Lybia arrive onboard of an Italian Guardia Costiera (Coast Guard) boat in the Italian Pelagie Island of Lampedusa on Aug. 1, 2020.

Analysis

As Europe's far right surges, North Africa immigration takes center stage

The election of far-right politicians in power across Europe will impact EU policy toward North Africa, which has proven to be an invaluable energy partner since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on Middle East business, climate change, AI, tech

Libya's interim Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah (R) welcomes Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as she arrives for a meeting in Tripoli on May 7, 2024.

What's behind Italy's growing Libya engagement as Russia influence expands?

Italy is seeking stronger ties with Libya’s rival groups, though this mission may be hindered by several challenges.

Jonathan Fenton-Harvey

By Jonathan Fenton-Harvey

In Exmouth, reporting on North Africa and Gulf politics

An Aerial view Taken by drone of Tripoli, Libya old City . You can see marcus aurelius arch, Cornthia Hotel, Dat Al-Emad, Burj Al-Fatah, Burj Abu-laila & JW Marriot Hotel

Inside the plan to send American diplomats back to Libya

The Biden administration sees a US diplomatic presence in Libya as critical to helping counter Russia’s growing footprint in Africa as well as supporting a UN-led push for elections.

Elizabeth Hagedorn

By Elizabeth Hagedorn

In Washington, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights

A picture taken on Sept. 17, 2021, shows people queuing to cross into Tunisia through the Libyan Ras Jdeir border crossing.

Quick Take

What’s behind Libya-Tunisia border closure?

Tunisia closed the troubled Ras Jdir crossing following a security incident. Tunisia and Libya are facing a crisis over migrants seeking to reach Europe.

Latest News

Sudan’s army ready for 'indirect' talks with Hemedti’s RSF via Libya, Turkey

Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan visits the Flamingo Marine Base in Port Sudan on Aug. 28, 2023.

Beatrice Farhat

By Beatrice Farhat

In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict

Regional View

Sudan’s army chief in Egypt after Libya visit as civil war drags on

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (R) hosts Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan of Sudan, in Cairo, Feb. 29, 2024.

Regional View

In Libya, human traffickers turn to TikTok to promote services

Libya trafficking

Libya’s economy sustained by oil but political impasse threatens stability

Joint forces affiliated with Libya's Government of National Unity assemble inside the closed Tripoli International Airport, as they deploy on the outskirts and entrances of the capital Tripoli on July 25, 2022. - At least 16 people were killed and 52 wounded in fighting between armed groups in Tripoli, the health ministry said on July 23, following the latest politically driven violence to hit the Libyan capital. (Photo by Mahmud Turkia / AFP) (Photo by MAHMUD TURKIA/AFP via Getty Images)

Analysis

Wagner fractures in Syria, Libya amid conflict with Russia's Defense Ministry

Members of Wagner group inspect a car in a street of Rostov-on-Don, on June 24, 2023. President Vladimir Putin on June 24, 2023 said an armed mutiny by Wagner mercenaries was a "stab in the back" and that the group's chief Yevgeny Prigozhin had betrayed Russia, as he vowed to punish the dissidents. Prigozhin said his fighters control key military sites in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images)

Anton Mardasov

By Anton Mardasov

Islam Alatrash

In Misrata, reporting on Libyan migration

General Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA) Khalifa Hifter (L).

Quick Take

Why is Libya's commander Hifter visiting Russia?

The visit comes amid the aftermath of the Wagner Group’s ill-fated mutiny and the death of its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, in Russia.

Mohamed Shalesh/Getty Images

Regional View

Aid pours into flood-stricken Libya as death toll tops 11,000

More than 11,300 have been confirmed killed in Libya’s port city of Derna after flash floods swept through the city on Sunday.

Overturned cars lay among other debris caused by flash floods in Derna, eastern Libya, on Sept. 11, 2023.

Quick Take

Over 8,000 dead in Morocco earthquake, Libya floods

The two natural disasters in North Africa occurred within days of one another.

AFP via Getty Images

Quick Take

Libya devastated by Storm Daniel with over 2,300 killed, 10,000 feared missing

The United Arab Emirates and Turkey have sent aid to Libya, where more than 2,000 people have died due to severe flooding.

MAHMUD TURKIA/AFP via Getty Images

Quick Take

Thousands killed in Libya as flooding ravages coast

The floods caused by Storm Daniel hit a Libya still recovering from civil war.

Libyan Foreign Affairs Minister Najla Mangoush holds a press conference at the end of the Arab foreign ministers meeting in the capital Tripoli, on Jan. 22, 2023.

Libya’s political crisis runs deeper than Israel debacle

The diplomatic firestorm unfolding in Libya comes as the United States is pushing the North African country to hold long-awaited nationwide elections.

Elizabeth Hagedorn

By Elizabeth Hagedorn

In Washington, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights

Libyan Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush holds a press conference at the end of an Arab foreign ministers meeting in Tripoli, January 22, 2023.

Regional View

Libya suspends foreign minister over secret meeting with Israeli counterpart

The Libyan government suspended Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush after Israel revealed she had met with Foreign Minister Eli Cohen last week in Italy.

An injured migrant who fled violence in Sfax to the militarised buffer zone between Tunisia and Libya rests.

Quick Take

Tunisia, Libya strike deal on stranded sub-Saharan African migrants

Anti-migrant sentiment in Tunisia has led to a crisis on the border with Libya, adding to Tunisia’s political and economic woes.

MAHMUD TURKIA/AFP via Getty Images

Regional View

Eni ends 9-year force majeure status for Libyan gas exploration sites

Eni is Libya’s largest gas producer and domestic market supplier with an 80% share of national production.

Turkey drone

Analysis

From Ukraine to Libya, why are Turkey’s Baykar drones so popular?

Saudi Arabia's recent purchase emphasizes the unmanned combat vehicles' affordability, tech support and offensive capabilities.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on Middle East business, climate change, AI, tech

This picture shows a defaced mural to the glory of Russia's mercenary group Wagner reading "Wagner Group."

Regional View

Libya factions reassess Wagner's operations in light of mutiny in Russia

The Wagner issue could significantly impact the conflict in Libya and lead to further instability in the country.

ROMAN ROMOKHOV/AFP via Getty Images

Analysis

US sanctions on UAE Wagner Group affiliate could impact Libya operation

A brief mutiny in Russia last weekend by the Wagner Group has shifted the spotlight back on the mercenary organization.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on Middle East business, climate change, AI, tech