Russia’s Putin hosts Saddam Hifter amid instability in Libya: What to know Moscow has built a strong relationship with Libya’s eastern camp, as Washington and Ankara pursue efforts to reunify the country’s political and military institutions. Libya
Analysis Libya’s oil revival faces new test as violence returns amid US peace push A drone strike destroyed a power substation in Zawiya as a US-backed peace push appears to be roiling domestic tensions. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Turkey’s Fidan heads to Libya as US-backed unification push gathers pace The Turkish foreign minister will hold talks in both Tripoli and Benghazi as Ankara seeks to preserve its military, maritime, energy and commercial interests while Washington pushes Libya’s rival camps toward a power-sharing arrangement. Turkey
Turkey's intel chief hosts Libya delegation amid unification push: What to know The visit by Libya’s high-level delegation came as US-led efforts gathered pace to broker a power-sharing arrangement between the country’s rival camps. Turkey
Analysis In Libya, maritime dispute could complicate Turkey’s backing of US unity push By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Analysis US, Turkey boost Libya coordination, but unity push faces political hurdles By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
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. Libya
Analysis Israel publicizing secret meeting with Libya FM damages Arab ties When Foreign Minister Eli Cohen revealed his meeting last week with Libyan Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush, it dealt a serious blow to Israel’s clandestine relations with Arab and Muslim countries. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Libya’s central bank reunifies after clashes in Tripoli The reunification of the financial institution is a sign of progress and follows disputes over oil revenue distribution and violence in the capital, as Libya continues to grapple with the aftermath of the civil war. North Africa
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. Libya
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. Libya
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 regional business, climate change, AI, tech
What's next for Wagner in Syria, Africa after Putin mutiny? Yevgeny Prigozhin's mercenary army usually acted as an unofficial extension of Russian foreign policy, but many questions have arisen following last week's aborted revolt. Syria
Wagner base in eastern Libya hit by ‘unknown’ drone strike The strike comes as Russia steps up its campaign against the Wagner group in the countries where it is active following last week’s failed mutiny against President Vladimir Putin. Libya
Turkey's Erdogan runs soccer diplomacy with UAE, Libya at Champions League final Turkey's president hosted Libya’s prime minister and the UAE president at the Champions League final in Istanbul. Turkey
Russia’s Tatneft makes new oil discovery in Libya Russia and the controversial military contractor Wagner Group have longstanding interests in Libya’s oil, but instability has hurt the ability of Russian oil companies to operate in the North African country. Libya
Egypt’s FM to visit Turkey ahead of restoration of ties: Cavusoglu The Turkish government unleashed a fresh regional charm offensive ahead of the critical May 14 vote, as the top Turkish diplomat announced planned and potential meetings with his Egyptian and Syrian counterparts. Turkey
