Ms. Pobee’s briefing also touched on the country’s dire economic situation, exacerbated by the politicization of the National Oil Corporation, and the country’s troubling human rights situation. The representative of Albania echoed the call for a Libyan-led and -owned process, supported by the United Nations, as the correct path. The two leaders charted a road map, with timelines and steps leading to the holding of national elections. Since 16 April, the shutdown had reduced Libyan oil exports by two thirds and cost the country $4 billion in lost revenue. However, recent months have shown that some Libyan political actors lack real commitment to the process.

Libyan crude oil production has risen to 860,000 bpd, the country’s National Oil Corporation has said, which is up from 560,000 bpd earlier this month amid continuing disruptions. The latest slump in oil production in one of Africa’s biggest producers came amid the latest flare-up between political factions that involved blockades of export terminals and oil fields, forcing the shutdown of a lot of production capacity. The long-term chairman of the National Oil Corporation, Mustafa Sanalla, was replaced earlier this month with Farhat Bengdra, which prompted a negative response from the eastern-affiliated Libyan National Army led by Haftar. Related: The Middle East Oil Bonanza Will Slow In 2023The National Oil Corporation has said it plans to see oil output rates recover to 1.2 million bpd in less than a month. Before the latest flare-up of violence, Libya was producing more than 1 million bpd of crude oil and had plans to expand this considerably.

Rosemary Dicarlo asked Security Council members to convey to Libyan parties the UN’s conviction that credible, transparent and inclusive elections are the only solution to the stalemate. “We know from experience what unilateral actions, divided government and an unending transition may hold in store for Libya,” said Dicarlo, who was briefing the council on the latest developments in the country. Mr. Bashagha, meanwhile, insists he is heading the legitimate government.”Russia is the only UN Security Council member to have openly supported Bashagha’s appointment. Council members also voiced concerns over the tense security situation in Libya after pro-Bashagha forces had deployed in recent weeks on the edges of Tripoli, prompting the UN mission in the country to warn against any escalation. Dicarlo warned that as long as the standoff over executive legitimacy continues, Libya could again see two parallel administrations.

Food prices accounted for about 60% of last year’s increase in inflation in the Middle East and North Africa, with the exception of oil-producing Gulf countries. Food export restrictions aimed at protecting domestic supplies and capping inflation is one reason for the rising cost of food. Food prices had been steadily climbing worldwide because of drought, supply chain issues, and high energy and fertilizer costs. There's concern that the impact of all these factors will lead more countries to resort to food export bans, which are felt globally. Analysts say food export bans are shortsighted because they have a domino effect of driving up prices.

The National Center for Disease Control in Libya (NCDC) reported on Sunday that 168 people tested positive for COVID-19, marking 40 percent of the infection rate. The total recorded COVID-19 cases in Libya have reached more than 500,000 since the start of the pandemic, while over 490,000 of which have recovered, according to the NCDC. The virus has claimed the lives of 6,431 people in total. Over two million people received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while over one million were fully vaccinated with two doses.

AFP Copyright: AFPSupporters of the Tunisian president, Kais Saied, have been celebrating his apparent victory in a referendum on a new constitution which tightens his grip on power. Hundreds took to the streets in Tunis after an exit poll indicated that more than 90% of those who voted backed the president's plans. But turnout was low - about one in four voters took part. The opposition staged a boycott, accusing Mr Saied of taking Tunisia back towards autocracy. Correspondents say the president's popularity appears to have waned since he suspended parliament and sacked the government a year ago.

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The Japanese embassy is to resume its work from Tripoli soon. The revelation came during yesterday’s meeting between Libya’s Foreign Minister, Najla Mangoush, and the Japanese Chargé d’Affaires, Masaki Amadera in Tripoli. The Libyan Foreign Ministry reported that Amadera expressed his happiness that the logistical arrangements necessary to resume his work from Tripoli in ”the coming period” are near completion. Amadera stressed the strengthening of cooperation and strategic partnership between the two countries, especially in the technological and economic field with Libya, and invited Minister Mangoush to participate in the 8th Tokyo International Conference on Development, which will be hosted by Tunisia on 27-28 August. The Japanese Chargé d’Affaires stressed the importance of Libya’s participation in this conference, in light of their efforts to strengthen the African Japanese partnership, and to achieve the aspirations of the African peoples for stability and prosperity.

The Chief of Staff of forces loyal to the Government of National Unity, Mohamed Haddad, will travel to Benghazi on Wednesday, July 27, to meet his counterpart of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Abdelrazek Nadori, according to Italian news agency Nova. Citing unnamed Libyan sources, Nova reported the two senior military officers will hold an extended meeting in the presence of the members of the 5 + 5 Joint Military Committee from the east and west of the country. According to LNA’s media office, Nadori and the army officers representing LNA in the committee convened a meeting today, July 25, to discuss preparations for the upcoming visit by Hadda and his delegation. The meeting in Benghazi will be the fourth meeting of the military committee. It comes just a week after both sides met in Tripoli to carry forward the efforts of military unification.

CAIRO - 25 July 2022: Trade exchange between Egypt and Somalia increased by 2.6 percent, recording 67.5 million in 2021, compared to $65.8 million in 2020, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). It added that Egypt’s exports to Somalia increased 10.2 percent during 2021, recording $66.3 million, compared to $60.1 million in 2020. The CAPMAS indicated, in a statement, Monday, that the value of Egyptian imports from Somalia amounted to $1.3 million in 2021, compared to $5.7 million in 2020, marking a decrease of 77.9 percent.

CAIRO - 25 July 2022: The private sector should make use of promising investment opportunities that are provided in light of the growing Egyptian-UAE relations, especially after the signing of the Integrated Industrial Partnership Initiative signed with the UAE and Jordan, said Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli on Monday. Jaber pointed to large attention from brotherly countries to the initiative's details to join it. Jaber said Abu Dhabi Holding Company allocated $10 billion to work on the initiative's project, noting it is keen to invest in a number of sectors here, especially in the gas field. The UAE minister referred to the directives of UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to help Egypt to render the UN climate conference, COP27, successful. Meanwhile, Petroleum Minister Tarek Al Molla, who attended the meeting, welcomed the UAE investments in the Egyptian oil sector, reviewing a number of investment opportunities in Egypt.

Both groups involved in the Tripoli fighting are nominally loyal to Dbeibah's GNU, appointed last year as part of a United Nations-backed peace process. Dbeibah has refused to cede power to Bashagha, named prime minister after he made a pact with Haftar. On Feb. 10, the Libyan House of Representatives named former Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha to form a new government. Incumbent Prime Minister Dbeibah, however, rejected parliament's move, saying that he will hand over power only to an elected government. The U.N. said it still recognizes Dbeibah as Libya's interim prime minister.

The Tripoli Chamber of Commerce announced today that it is to lead a business delegation to Barcelona in September. This comes as part of its framework of cooperation with regional chambers of commerce. It also announced that on the side-lines of this visit, a meeting will be organized on 19 September at the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, during which a cooperation agreement will be signed between the two chambers, and a direct meeting will be held between Libyan business leaders and their Spanish counterparts in all disciplines.

National governments, NGOs, and multinational organisations are striving to manage urban sprawl, stabilise rural areas, and create economic opportunity. Nor is there any prospect of African cities sustaining double-to triple-digit growth rates year after year. Demographic growth rates may have peaked a decade ago, but net growth is simply overwhelming. Its processes have failed to achieve results in Libya, as they have failed elsewhere time and again. Their choice — the former Interior Minister Fatih Bashagha — understands the dangers posed by illegal migration and is on record as working to resolve the problem.

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