World Bank Group Seeks Closer Cooperation With Libya on Energy and Public Finance
Economy
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World Bank Group Seeks Closer Cooperation With Libya on Energy and Public Finance
The World Bank Group is looking to expand cooperation with Libya in energy, public services and public financial management, as...
Can You Visit Libya? What Tourists Need to Know About Visas, Safety and Tourism
Libya has Mediterranean beaches, ancient Roman cities and vast desert landscapes, but it remains an unusual destination for international tourists....
Greek Diplomat Alexis Konstantopoulos Named EU Ambassador to Libya
Alexis Konstantopoulos has started his role as EU ambassador to Libya, focusing on strengthening ties and supporting political stability.
Energy
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Libya’s $10 Billion Development Spending: Can It Attract Investment?
Libya’s development spending has averaged around $10 billion a year over the past four years, according to Economy and Trade...
Libya Restarts Brega Oil Refinery After Nine Years Offline
Libya has restarted the Brega oil refinery after more than nine years offline, restoring a small but important part of...
Can Solar Power Help Libya Reduce Electricity Shortages?
Libya has more than 3,200 hours of sunshine a year, yet households and businesses still face electricity shortages. Solar power...
Politics
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Ankara–Cairo Engagement and the Next Phase of Libya’s Transition
The ongoing crisis in Libya forms a focal point for regional geopolitics in North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. As...
The African Union’s Future in Conflict Management
Since its establishment in 2002, succeeding the Organization of African Unity, the African Union has sought to move beyond the...
An Analysis of the US Administration’s Approach to North Africa
With every presidential transition in Washington, foreign policy priorities are revisited under the banner of ‘reassessment’. Geography, however, does not...
World
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Libya–World Bank Economic Reform Talks Aim to Attract Investment
In Washington last week, a Libyan government delegation met with World Bank officials to shape next year’s annual work plan...
Sarkozy Libya Funding Scandal: French Court Jails Former President Over 2007 Campaign Conspiracy
Last month, a French court handed Sarkozy a five-year prison term, finding him guilty of criminal conspiracy in a scheme...
Oil, Influence, and Fragile Alliances: Libya’s Strange Trade Relations Amid Conflict
In the chaos of post-revolution Libya, trade should be the least controversial topic. And yet, the country’s most vital economic...