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Bashagha Kicks off Consultations to Form New Libya Govt

Libya's prime minister-designate Fathi Bashagha announced on Monday he was kicking off consultations to form a new government. In televised remarks, he said his consultations "will guarantee the effective political participation of all sides." He revealed that he has received calls of congratulations from whom he described as "friendly and…

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Libya's political divide widens as rival PMs vie for power

Libya's western-based administration has upheld a decision by lawmakers in the country's east to appoint a new prime minister, effectively creating two rival heads of government. The UN has urged all sides to preserve calm "as an absolute priority".

Radio France Internationale

Algeria's Sonatrach to Share Production in a Region in Niger

Algeria's Sonatrach oil company said it had signed an agreement with the Niger petroleum ministry to share production in Niger's Kafra region, according to a Sonatrach statement. Sonatrach International Petroleum Exploration and Production, a subsidiary of the Algerian company, signed the agreement in Niger's capital. Sonatrach's works in Kafra cover…

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Shtayyeh Visits Libya to Enhance Cooperation, Trade

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh arrived in Libya Sunday on a two-day visit for talks on bilateral relations between the two countries, and the latest developments on the Palestinian cause. During his visit, the PM is scheduled to meet with his Libyan counterpart Abdul Hamid Dbeibah and other top officials.…

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UN Adviser Tells Libya It Must Preserve Calm, Stability

The UN Secretary-General's special adviser on Libya on Sunday called on both Libya's interim prime minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah and his parliament-designated successor Fathi Bashagha to preserve calm and stability. Dbeibah, prime minister of the UN-recognized Government of National Unity (GNU), has said he will hand over power only after an…

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U.N. adviser calls for Libyan elections in 'shortest possible time'

The U.N. Secretary-General's special adviser on Libya said she stressed the need for calm as she met senior politicians there on Sunday and said free and fair elections should be held "in the shortest possible time".

Reuters

Senior west Libya figure defends naming of new PM

Tripoli (AFP) - Libya's western-based upper house on Saturday defended a decision by lawmakers in the country's east to designate a new prime minister as institutional chaos reigns.

AFP

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Armed Convoy Moves into Tripoli to Shore up Dbeibah

A convoy of fighters moved into Tripoli from the Libyan city of Misrata on Saturday to shore up the interim prime minister amid a push by the parliament to oust him in favor of its own candidate. Interim Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah has sworn he will hand over power only…

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Armed convoy moves into Tripoli to shore up interim PM

A convoy of fighters moved into Tripoli from the Libyan city of Misrata on Saturday to shore up the interim prime minister amid a push by the parliament to oust him in favour of its own candidate.

Reuters

Egypt's Sisi, France's Macron Discuss Regional Issues, Fighting Terrorism

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on Friday to join efforts to help restore stability in Libya, fight terrorism and promote coordination to maintain security and stability in the Middle East, the Mediterranean basin and Africa. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the One…

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Guterres Calls on 'All Parties' to 'Preserve Stability' in Libya

UN chief Antonio Guterres called Friday on "all parties to continue to preserve stability in Libya as a top priority," after the country found itself with two competing prime ministers, raising the specter of renewed violence. The secretary-general reminded "all institutions of the primary goal of holding national elections as…

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Libya faces challenge of two prime ministers

We focus on political instability in Libya as the eastern House of Representatives names a rival to the Tripoli-based unity government's chief Abdulhamid Dbeibah, hours after his convoy was targeted in a drive-by shooting. The appointment of a second prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, threatens to spark a new power struggle…

France 24

UN more neutral on PM appointed in Libya's east, urges vote

The U.N. spokesman says Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has taking note of the appointment by Libya’s east-based parliament of a new prime minister and is following the situation closely

The Independent UK

Five things to know about Libya’s political crisis

A deepening political deadlock has raised fears of further instability in the oil-rich, conflict-torn country.

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Cindy Wockner: If only there were more great hearts and spirits in this world like ‘Detta’ Gleeson

Afghanistan, Lebanon, Africa, Libya – this was Australian nurse Bernadette 'Detta' Gleeson's turf with the Red Cross. The world is poorer for her passing.

AFP

Double trouble: Fears of violence over Libya's 2 PMs

Tripoli (AFP) - Libyans found themselves with two prime ministers on Friday, raising the spectre of renewed violence in a country where elites have ignored the wishes of citizens to choose their leaders, analysts say.

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Arab League Urges 'Comprehensive Political Process' to Libya Crisis

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit on Thursday stressed the importance of achieving a national consensus in Libya. He expressed concern that the recent developments in the country could lead to "a state of polarization". "Libya's political leaders should work on achieving national consensus and set aside any narrow interests,"…

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Libya's Dbeibah Promises New Election Law to Solve Political Crisis

Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah on Friday promised to draft a new election law to solve the political crisis in the North African country. A day after surviving an alleged assassination attempt, Dbeibah told Libya Al Ahrar TV a bill would be presented to the House of Representatives then transferred…

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The Independent UK

Libya’s political turmoil set to worsen with two prime ministers

The chaos-stricken country once again finds itself with two claims to authority

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Libya: Tobruk parliament names new PM, fuelling division

Eastern-based parliament says it has chosen former Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha as the interim leader.

The Independent UK

Libya's east-based lawmakers name new PM, fueling divisions

Libya’s east-based parliament has appointed a new prime minister, a development that counters U.N. efforts to reconcile the divided country and one that will likely produce two parallel administrations

AFP

Libya parliament names rival PM in challenge to unity govt

Tripoli (AFP) - Libya faced the challenge of two prime ministers Thursday after parliament named a rival to the existing unity government's chief Abdulhamid Dbeibah, hours after his convoy was targeted in a drive-by shooting.

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Libyan Parliament Chooses Bashagha as PM

Libya's parliament spokesman said the chamber had selected a new prime minister on Thursday after one of the two candidates withdrew. A video showed parliament members raising their hands when asked to support Fathi Bashagha, a former interior minister, to head a new interim government, but it was not clear…

France 24

Libya's parliament names new PM, sparking another challenge for unity government

Libya found itself with two prime ministers Thursday, after its parliament named a rival to replace the existing unity government’s chief Abdulhamid Dbeibah, threatening a new power struggle in the war-torn nation.

Reuters

Libyan parliament spokesman declares Bashagha new PM after rival withdraws

Libya's parliament spokesman on Thursday declared Fathi Bashagha as the new interim prime minister after a rival candidate withdrew, but it was not clear if the chamber had held a vote.

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