Türkiye, Libya sign deals on contractor receivables, new-era projects

Türkiye and Libya have signed two agreements addressing Turkish contractors' outstanding receivables and paving the way for new cooperation projects between the two countries, the Turkish Trade Ministry said on Friday. The deals were signed by...

Türkiye inks 2 new deals with Libya on contracting, new-era projects

ISTANBUL Türkiye and Libya signed two new memoranda of understanding (MoUs) Friday on contracting receivables and new-era projects, the Turkish Trade Ministry announced. The deals were signed by Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat, and his Libyan...

Minister of Industry discusses with Military Industrialization Organisation and private sector implementation of localisation of oil industries‎

‎Within the framework of the implementation of the National Programme for the Localisation of the Oil Materials and Equipment Industry, the Minister of Industry and Minerals, Ahmed Abuhisa, received last Wednesday (15 October) at the Ministry’s...

Kairouan: Tunisia’s Spiritual Center and Carpet Making Capital

Great Mosque of Kairouan. Photo by Bruno Coelho via Canva The Fourth Holiest City in the Islamic World If I were to ask, “What is the fourth holiest city in the Islamic World, behind Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem?”, few respondents would know the...

Libya: Knowledge Transfer Begins with Industry

By Almahdi Hindi, political activist "The mind is a human's adornment, and through the mind, nations are built." — Habib Bourguiba In recent years, Libya has witnessed growing momentum toward building a knowledge-based economy, relying on digital...

Türkiye signs two new agreements with Libya on contracting and projects

Türkiye has formalized two significant memoranda of understanding with Libya focusing on contracting sector cooperation and new-era development initiatives during the fifth Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum in Istanbul. Turkish Trade...

15 nations condemn Israeli laws extending sovereignty over occupied West Bank

The State of Qatar , the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Republic of Djibouti, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, Republic of The Gambia, the...

EU Launches Mediterranean Pact to Boost Jobs, Energy, and Security

The EU, in its ongoing efforts to deepen institutional cooperation and integration with its southern bloc, announced on Thursday, October 16th, a new “Pact for the Mediterranean“, a flagship initiative jointly developed by the European Commission...

Washington Returns to Libya’s Frontlines in Bid to Counter Russia and Reunify Militias

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has announced that Libya, long divided between rival political and military factions, will host a key segment of next year’s Flintlock military exercise, its premier annual special operations training event. The 2026...

New energy corridor to strengthen regional energy diplomacy

By Merve Safa Akıntürk The strong diplomatic ties between Ankara and Islamabad are now extending into the energy sector, as the two nations have signed a landmark cooperation agreement set to reshape their strategic partnership. Under the newly...

US backs first joint exercise between Libya’s rival militaries

President Donald Trump has also shown interest in developing US business ties with the oil-rich nation. [Getty] Eastern and western Libyan military leaders will participate in joint US-sponsored exercises, in an effort to reunify the country's...

Hungarian company proposes new cement plant in Libya

Libya: Hungary-based company Rotary International has proposed building a new cement plant in Libya as part of the country’s infrastructure reconstruction programme. The project was presented during talks in Tripoli between the company and Mustafa...

Bridging the Energy Gap in Lebanon: Natural Gas, Renewables, and Regional Connectivity

Lebanon is still waiting for its own natural gas. Since the ratification of the offshore petroleum law in 2010,1Lebanese Petroleum Administration, “legislative Framework”, https://www.lpa.gov.lb/english/sector-governance/legislative-framework the...

Driving Deals and Catalyzing Growth: African Energy Week (AEW) to Return to Cape Town from 12-16 October 2026

(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 14, 2025/ -- The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference and exhibition will return to Cape Town on October 12-16, 2026, as the premier meeting place for the...

NGO Highlights the Violence of Libya's Militia-Operated Coast Guard

Libya's migration industry has been marked by violence for years, and stories of militia-led abuses against foreigners are commonplace. The Libyan Coast Guard is a maritime umbrella group for the same militias, and its primary mission is in...

African Energy Week Returns to Cape Town Amid Investment Surge

Africa’s premier energy conference will return to Cape Town from October 12 to 16, 2026, as the continent positions itself at the center of global conversations about fossil fuels, renewable energy, and the massive infrastructure investments...

Türkiye charting 'Turkish way' to meet soaring energy demand

Türkiye is pursuing a comprehensive, pragmatic and flexible "Turkish way" in its energy strategy to meet the rapidly growing demand over the next three decades, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said Wednesday, highlighting...

Commerce and Industry Union reviews bolstering economic cooperation with France

The General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture held a meeting with France’s new ambassador to Libya, Thierry Vallat, to discuss ways to enhance economic relations between Tripoli and Paris. The meeting took place at the...

What the Madagascar Coup Means for Africa, Mining, and Competition in the Indian Ocean: Africa File Special Edition

To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky. Key Takeaway: The Malagasy military took power in Madagascar in response to weeks of massive...

Tripoli to host Libya–Africa Gas Forum in December

The Libyan capital, Tripoli, will host the Libya–Africa International Gas Forum on December 6 and 7. According to the government’s official platform “Hakomitna,” the event is organized under the supervision of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum...