Click to bring God's word to your inboxPope Francis appointed Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-Fai as apostolic nuncio to Libya on May 18, 2023, the Vatican press office announced. Although he was then the nuncio in a less high profile country, Archbishop Hon Tai-Fai was nevertheless one of the organizers of Pope Francis’ visit to Greece in December 2021. Libya, a land of sufferingThe Apostolic Nunciature in Libya has been vacant since the resignation of the previous nuncio, Archbishop Alessandro d’Errico, on April 30, 2022. On many occasions, Pope Francis has denounced the migration drama in Libya. Pope Francis recently announced that the Catholic Church will also officially recognize the 21 Christian martyrs — mostly Copts from Egypt — killed in Libya in 2015.

Prime Minister of former Tripoli-based “Government of National Salvation”, Khalifa al-Ghwell, made discreet visit to Paris on 14 May, preparing to return to front lines of the Libyan political scene & play leading role against the current Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, according to Africa Intelligence website. Al-Ghwell told the French presidency that he wanted to play a political role in Libya against Abdel Hamid Dbeibeh. A person named Nidal Badr al-Din, affiliated with Saif Gaddafi, is the one who coordinated Al-Ghawil’s visit to Paris. Al-Ghwell met the French President’s advisor on Libyan affairs, Paul Soler, two days after his arrival. Al-Ghwell headed the “National Salvation Government” between 2015 and 2016, and was under European Union sanctions until 2021.

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Minister of Housing of the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity, Abu Bakr Al-Ghawi hmet on Sunday with his Syrian counterpart Suhail Abdul Latif to discuss “means of cooperation in the fields of housing and opening the door for work and partnership between the Libyan and Syrian sides,” according to a statement by the Libyan ministry of housing. During the meeting, Al-Ghawi invited Abdul Latif to attend the Fifth Ministerial Forum for Housing and Development, which will be held in Tripoli, between 19th and 21st of December this year.

Speaker of Jordan’s Lower House of Parliament Ahmed Safadi on Monday discussed with the Libyan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Najla Mangoush mechanisms to enhance joint cooperation in all fields to serve the two countries and peoples. Safadi stressed the Jordanian position, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, to support the unity and stability of Libya, preserve its national interests, and fulfill the aspirations of the Libyan people, stressing that the Lower House is committed to coordination with the Libyan Parliament. For her part, the Libyan minister gave an overview of efforts to boost stability and unify the national institutions in the country, underscoring her country’s appreciation for Jordan’s positions under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, in support of Libya and the political track and for the Jordanian role in achieving security and stability in the region.

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The Renewable Energies Authority of Libya (REAoL) and the UNDP discussed developing renewables and energy efficiency in Libya. The discussions took place last Thursday when the Chairman of REAoL, Abdel Salam Al-Ansari, hosted in his Tripoli headquarters Marc-Andre Franche – Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Libya. They were accompanied by Nuri Al-Kashriou, an energy expert at the UNDP Libya, in the presence of Ibrahim Kanna, a member of the REAoL Board. The meeting discussed several important issues related to strengthening cooperation between the two sides with the aim of developing the renewable energies sector and energy efficiency in Libya. Al-Ansari confirmed the importance of joint coordination with REAoL in everything related to the field of renewable energies and energy efficiency, as REAoL is the official body entrusted with the management and development of this field.

Libyan Foreign Minister, Najla Mangoush held talks on Sunday with her Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi. The two ministers stressed the importance of exchanging expertise and joint cooperation in combating extremist ideology and terrorism, enhancing security, stability and peace in the region, and resolving disputes through peaceful and diplomatic means. Safadi reaffirmed the Kingdom support to Libya’s security and stability and all targeted efforts to reach a Libyan-Libyan solution that achieves political stability, protects Libyan national interests, meets the aspirations of its people. Mangoush briefed Safadi on developments in Libya and efforts to unify Libyan institutions. The two ministers discussed a number of Arab causes and efforts to activate joint Arab action to serve Arab causes, and stressed the importance of the Jeddah summit outcomes in terms of consolidating Arab solidarity and resolving Arab crises.

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The leaders of G7 nations called on Libya to hold presidential elections by the end of this year, working with the African Union, Arab League and United Nations toward the long-delayed goal. “We urge all Libyan stakeholders to work constructively on the political process,” said a G7 communique issued at the completion of talks in Hiroshima on Saturday. “We are seriously concerned about the growing presence of the Russia-affiliated Wagner Group forces on the continent and their destabilizing impact and human rights abuses,” the G7 said on security. Turning to Tunisia, the G7 leaders appealed to President Kais Saied to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund in order to address the North African nation’s economic crisis. The G7 said it will continue to hold the G20 Compact with Africa, launched in 2017 under German leadership, as a “key framework to enhance the business environment.”

The government appointed by the House of Representatives will hold tomorrow its first meeting since the suspension of its prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, last week. In a statement via Facebook on Saturday, the government invited the media to attend its “consultative meeting […] chaired by [Acting] Prime Minister Dr. Osama Hammad” in Benghazi. The House of Representatives had voted to oust Bashagha after he failed to take office in Tripoli where the incumbent Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh has refused to cede power. The parliament assigned Bashagha’s finance minister Osama Hamad to take over his duties, parliament spokesperson Abdullah Belhaiq said, part of an apparent new push to oust Dbeibeh and install a new government in Tripoli.

The Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Al-Hwej, participated in the Maghreb Banking Forum on the Digital Economy for the Reconstruction of Libya on Friday in Istanbul. The event was held in Istanbul and sponsored by the Maghreb Union of Banks and the Union of Libyan Banks, in the presence of the Undersecretaries of the Ministry of Planning, Agriculture and Livestock. The forum aimed to develop smart services and digital technology to improve banking services and create an environment for the implementation of future projects in various sectors. In his speech, the Minister stressed the need to develop the banking system and benefit from electronic technologies provided by specialist international institutions. He also referred to the role of Maghreb and Libyan banks in promoting the digital economy sector, providing solutions in the field of financial technology, and contributing to financing reconstruction projects in Libya.

The Sydney Opera House has reviewed the rules for the lighting of its iconic sails, as new figures reveal the shells were lit up a record one night in every five last year – with most illuminations coming at the request of the former NSW government. New Arts Minister John Graham will consider the findings of the review, which was the first in a decade to examine the number, frequency and duration of projections at the cultural landmark. “The 2012 framework for lighting the sails was in dire need of an update, and the NSW government thanks the Sydney Opera House Trust for carrying out its review of the policy. Its findings are currently being considered,” Graham said. News of the review comes just weeks after the Minns government intervened to block a projection to mark the coronation of King Charles III on cost grounds and as the Opposition continues to question the government’s decision.

Copy LinkPresident Volodymyr Zelensky made a landmark visit to Hiroshima for talks with G7 leaders Saturday, after securing long-sought access to advanced US fighter jets for Ukraine’s war effort. He arrived significantly buoyed by what he called a “historic” White House decision to allow Ukraine access to F-16 jets, among the most sophisticated materiel yet supplied by the West. They are also a potent symbol of Western support for Ukraine, forestalling any talk of waning interest as the conflict grinds on. Zelensky also met separately with the Italian and British prime ministers, and talks with the French and US presidents are expected. The grouping also warned China against its “militarization” in the South China Sea and urged Beijing to press Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine.

by Alberto Galvi –The Tobruk House of Representatives voted on May 16 to suspend and investigate Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha of the parallel government based in Sirte, accusing him of not having achieved the expected objectives. The other Libyan government is based in Tripoli, and is led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid al-Dbeibah. Former Interior Minister Bashagha, who was elected prime minister in February 2022, tried to install his government in the capital last May, arriving in Tripoli with some of his ministers, but was ousted, which has led to clashes between militias. Bashagha then released a statement to the Tobruk Parliament on May 16 announcing that he would transfer his duties to Deputy Prime Minister Ali Qatrani. Haftar recently met with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, and the weakening of Bashagha’s figure would suggest a diplomatic move aimed at achieving the longed-for national unity of Libya, necessary for Italy both for investments and for the control of migratory flows.