NORTH AFRICA DESK

The 2022 Audit Bureau report highlights the problem of smuggling subsidised fuel, costing Libya about 5 billion USD annually. Libya exchanges crude oil for fuel without proper oversight, making it challenging to track fuel purchases and smuggling. While not directly the NOC’s responsibility, the public looks to the NOC’

The geopolitical ramifications of the Israeli Defence Forces’ (IDF) war on the Gaza strip following Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel are also to be found in Libya and could impact the country’s foreign relations as well as its internal conflict dynamics. On October 25, the House of Representatives

Following Wagner’s Prigozhin’s death, a cloud of uncertainty was cast on the group’s operations and future prospects in Libya. However, recent events are starting to provide a glimpse into the potential trajectory that Wagner’s influence and presence in Libya will take. In particular, the presence and

The Libyan authorities are preparing for a new round of oil and gas licences in 2024 after a hiatus of over 17 years. However, comprehensive maps for untapped gas regions have not been drawn up yet. Throughout this year, Libya has unveiled multiple plans to enhance its gas export capabilities,

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) doubles down on its plans to bring additional players to develop the country’s energy sector.

Erdogan’s re-election in Turkey dampens hope for an overhaul of regional interference in Libya but could give way to gradual improvements.

During both rounds, independent organisations raised concerns over the transparency of the process with reported violations in voting centres and journalists being barred from accessing data. In the first round, 7 constituencies had no candidates and 10 seats were automatically filled due to the absence of opposite names. The second