Comment on this story Comment Gift Article ShareCAIRO — One of Libya’s top governing bodies elected a new head on Sunday, in a development that could further fracture the country already split between two rival administrations. Takala would take over from former head Khaled el-Meshri, a powerful figure who had been key in negotiations over the country’s election laws. AdvertisementThe international community and the United Nations have repeatedly said that nationwide elections are key to ending the country’s decade-long power vacuum. The country was then for years split between rival administrations in the east and west, each supported by different militias and foreign governments. The powerful commander Khalifa Hifter continues to hold sway in the country’s eastern region, from its main city of Benghazi.

BENGHAZI (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 07th August, 2023) The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has not provided any solutions for a peace settlement in the country, Spokesman for the Libyan National Army (LNA) Ahmed Al-Mismari told Sputnik on Monday. In March 2023, they reaffirmed their commitment and held a meeting with leaders of armed groups from across the country. The UNSMIL said that this was the largest meeting for the last 10 years and that it was an important step toward sustainable peace and development for people across Libya. The south of the country remains in turmoil due to civil unrest, the persisting terrorist threat and armed tribal violence. Its main purposes are to support Libyan transitional authorities, provide mediation in implementing Libyan political agreements, support key country's institutions and to monitor situation with human rights.

The theme of the event is ‘Partnerships for Energy and Economic Opportunity’, emphasizing Libya’s important role as a regional energy provider. Energy Capital & Power (ECP), the organizers of the summit, and the Ministry of Oil and Gas look forward to receiving ministerial and private sector delegations from Italy, France, Spain, Germany, the UK, the US, Turkey, Egypt, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other Middle Eastern and African nations. International organizations such as OPEC, the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, the African Petroleum Producers Organization, the African Energy Chamber, the International Energy Agency, and the International Energy Forum will be officially invited to contribute their expertise and perspectives to the summit. Mohamed Oun and his media advisor Ahmed Tarhuni met with James Chester, Senior Director of ECP, and Ahmed Al-Ghazali, local partner of ECP and Vice President of AmCham Libya. To learn more about the summit or request information and participation, visit www.libyasummit.com or write to james@energycapitalpower.com.

CAIRO (AP) — One of Libya’s top governing bodies elected a new head on Sunday, in a development that could further fracture the country already split between two rival administrations. Takala would take over from former head Khaled el-Meshri, a powerful figure who had been key in negotiations over the country’s election laws. The international community and the United Nations have repeatedly said that nationwide elections are key to ending the country’s decade-long power vacuum. The country was then for years split between rival administrations in the east and west, each supported by different militias and foreign governments. The powerful commander Khalifa Hifter continues to hold sway in the country’s eastern region, from its main city of Benghazi.

The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAOL) today agreed a partnership with the organizers of the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (https://LibyaSummit.com/) that will highlight Libya’s renewable energy opportunities and promote better understanding of the sector for international and local investors. REAOL is instrumental in forming policies that promote renewable energy production in Libya. It is a key actor in providing secure energy supply in Libya and, in future, further afield. The Libya Energy & Economic Summit is organized by Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (https://www.EnergyCapitalPower.com/) and is now in its second edition in 2023. The summit will take place on 8-9 November 2023 and will place strong emphasis on renewable energy, as well as hydrocarbons, financing, infrastructure and more.

Libya's Supreme Council of State elected a new leader on Sunday, in a development that could further fracture a country already split between two rival administrations. Mr Takala will take over from former head Khaled El-Meshri, a powerful figure who had been key in negotiations over the country's election laws. The final count was 67 to 62 in favour of Mr Takala. The introduction of a new leader at the helm of a key political institution could add more uncertainty to the country's already deeply divided politics. It is unclear what positions Mr Takala, a politician from the city of Khoms and member of the council since it was formed in 2016, will take on key political issues.

The Libyan Oil Minister, Mohamed Aoun today had the first working meeting with the organizers of the Libya Energy and Economy Summit 2023 to inform them of upcoming initiatives in the energy sector. The Ministry of Oil and Gas will invite official delegations from Europe, Africa and the Middle East and organizations including OPEC to participate in the event on November 8-9, 2023 in Tripoli. The minister stressed that about a third of Libya’s onshore and offshore territory has yet to be explored for hydrocarbons, as well as the diversification of its resource base for future production, and discussed the recent lifting of force majeure by some international operators – which is expected to unleash investment in the market. Energy Capital & Power, the organizer of the summit, and the Ministry of Oil and Gas are looking forward to receiving ministerial and private sector delegations from Italy, France, Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Turkey, Egypt, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other countries in the Middle East and Africa. International organizations such as OPEC, the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, the African Petroleum Producers Organization, the African Energy Chamber, the International Energy Agency and the International Energy Forum will be formally invited to contribute their experiences and views to the summit.

The 8th edition of Petro Africa (Libya 2023) Exhibition and Forum will be held in Tripoli from 16-19 October under the auspices of the Tripoli-based Libyan Government and its Ministries of Oil and Economy. Organisers Al-Waha Company informed Libya Herald that more than 120 international and local entities are participating in the exhibition and forum, with workshops on the latest developments in the world in the field of oil and gas technologies.

In elections broadcast live, the High State Council (HSC) elected Mohamed Takala as its new head today. Incumbent HSC head Khaled Al-Mishri lost by 62 votes to 67 in the second round of voting out of a total vote of 131. Takala had gone through in the first round of votes by 39 votes to Mishri’s 49 votes. Takala’s election was seen as a surprise result and is interpreted more as a rejection of Mishri rather than an election of Takala. The HSC had split over the last few years, and it is hoped Takala would reunite the HSC.

NIAMEY: Pressure on the leaders of a coup in Niger mounted Sunday with the approach of the West African bloc’s deadline for the military to relinquish control or face possible armed intervention. Niger’s military leaders have said they will meet force with force. Algeria, itself an economic and military power on the continent which shares a long land border with Niger, has warned against a military solution. “What is the situation today in countries that have experienced military intervention?,” he said, pointing to Libya and Syria. Senior Nigerian politicians have urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider the threatened military intervention.

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Frankly Speaking: What will it take to normalize ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel? The Arab Peace Initiative, proposed by Saudi Arabia’s late King Abdullah in 2002, was endorsed by the Arab League the same year at the Beirut Summit. According to Friedman, any US-brokered deal that seeks to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel would require Washington to give Riyadh certain security guarantees as well. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers remarks at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy Summit in Washington. We can get normalization for free.”The prospect of normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel has stirred both anticipation and skepticism in recent weeks.

Libyan Prime Minister Dbeibeh and Giorgia MeloniRome – Tripoli, the flight reopens the new commercial route after 10 yearsTake off at 13:30 from the airport Fiumicino, with destination Tripoli, sanctioned one historic recovery for Italy on the front of “good neighborly relations” from a commercial point of view. “Today an Ita Rome-Tripoli flight reopened the Libyan skies route after ten years of interruption. The flight, with the premier of the government of national unity (GUN), Abdulhamid Dbeibeh on board, is the prelude to thestarting a new trade route starting next autumn” announces the note released by Palazzo Chigi. On the new goal, he also expressed himself Libyan Prime Minister: “The resumption of flights between Libya and Italy is a step that paves the way for the opening of the airspace with other countries. We will work to open a air link between Rome and Benghazi”Dbeibeh noted.

Today at 07:07 amTRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya's High State Council consultative body voted on Sunday to replace Khaled al-Meshri as leader with Mohammed Takala, adding new questions over the country's political standoff. Takala received 67 votes to Meshri's 62 in a televised run-off in the chamber, with two abstentions. Meshri then congratulated Takala on his win. (Reporting by Reuters Libya newsroom, writing by Angus McDowall; editing by John Stonestreet)

Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, the General Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), held talks on Saturday with UN Special Envoy Abdoulaye Bathily at the LNA’s main headquarters in Benghazi. “We reviewed recent developments and highlighted the urgency of finalizing the electoral laws and agreeing on the political conditions to lead the country to inclusive and peaceful elections,” Bathily said via Twitter.