NORTH AFRICA DESK

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

This article examines the current situation of illegal migration in the eastern region, with particular focus on the city of Tobruk and other municipalities around it, and offers some policy recommendations on how to deal with the issue.