NORTH AFRICA DESK

EXCLUSIVE – Massad Boulos, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Presidential Advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs, is preparing to embark on a tour of the Maghreb in the coming days.

The growing regional prominence of the Libyan National Army (LNA) has led Egypt to seek a stronger relationship with al-Rajma in order to address the geopolitical concerns of Cairo.

The Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA) Ground Forces, Saddam Haftar, hopes to reset relations with Algeria, one of the few regional supporters of the rival Government of National Unity (GNU).

[EXCLUSIVE] - The Libyan oil company Arkenu is holding an energy conference in Benghazi that will feature Libyan and international oil firms.

The Libyan oil sector continues to develop critical infrastructure, but is ultimately hampered by growing budgetary challenges.

With Turkish claims in the eastern Mediterranean expected to be approved by the Libyan House of Representatives, Athens is looking for a response.

Prime Minister Dabaiba continues to hold the capital in suspense as he slowly tries to gain an advantage over Rada without invoking a reaction

The growing instability of the Government of National Unity is pushing away its traditional backers, and increasing international interest in Saddam Haftar and the Libyan National Army