France leads Europe in depression rates

A comprehensive European health survey has found that France maintained the highest depression rates in Europe, with approximately 11% of its population affected even before the COVID-19 pandemic.The analysis, conducted by the…

Why is Saudi Arabia interested in Turkish Kaan Fighters?

Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in acquiring Turkish-made fighter jets, according to three sources familiar with the discussions, signaling a potential shift in the Kingdom's defense procurement strategy. Saudi officials have held…

UK envoy visits Libya’s Fatwa House

The British Ambassador to Libya, Martin Longden, held talks with Libya's Grand Mufti Sadiq Al-Ghariani at Dar Al-Ifta (Fatwa House) headquarters in Tripoli on Thursday, marking a significant diplomatic engagement with one of Libya's key…

Mauritius court overturns financial sanctions on Ola Energy

The High Court of Mauritius has reportedly lifted sanctions previously imposed by the country's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) on Ola Energy, according to company statements.Ola Energy, a subsidiary of the Libya Africa Investment…

Dbeibah’s direct challenge to Trump at Davos

Libya's Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, head of the Government of National Unity, identified three major challenges facing his country whilst addressing the World Economic Forum on Wednesday: competing influences from military,…

Libya: The Forgotten Appendix of the Middle East

Much like the appendix – that mysterious organ whose purpose has puzzled medical science for centuries – Libya has become an afterthought in global consciousness. Yet, like that same organ whose inflammation can bring a body to its…

HoR speaker, UN envoy meet on unity push

Acting UN Special Representative Stephanie Koury met with Libyan House of Representatives Speaker Aqila Saleh at his Al-Gubba office on Monday to discuss political cooperation.Saleh confirmed the House of Representatives' commitment…

New Oil Well Bolsters Libya’s Production Capacity

The Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO), a subsidiary of Libya's National Oil Corporation, has successfully activated a new oil well in the Sarir field on 17 January.The well, designated L096, commenced operations following the…

Turkish TPAO Poised to Invest ‘Billions’ in Libya

The head of Turkey's state oil company TPAO has announced ambitious plans to invest heavily in Libya's energy sector, positioning the company to become a major player in North Africa's largest proven oil reserves.Speaking at the…

Franco-Algerian tensions escalate amid Morocco rapprochement

In a jaw-dropping turn of events that's left Whitehall watchers gobsmacked, Algerian President Tebboune has given his old mate, mosque chief Chems-Eddine Hafiz, the old heave-ho! The spectacular bust-up comes as French investigators are…