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As two would-be prime ministers vie for control, the prospects of a diplomatic breakthrough are bleak
Control of oil revenue has been at heart of the conflict in the divided country
Incumbent rejects dismissal and analysts fear politicisation of sector in Opec member
Country is producing about 700,000 barrels of crude a day, western diplomats and analysts say
Fathi Bashagha forced out of Tripoli after trying to take control from Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh
Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine strains its deployments across north and west Africa
Blockades slash country’s energy output and add to global concerns about supply of crude
Stand-off looms between competing governments backed by armed militias
Move could create two rival leaders and delay UN plans to unite country’s east-west divide
Confusion over whether Saif al-Islam Gaddafi can run adds to turmoil in run-up to Friday’s poll
Measures will include asset freezes and travel bans in response to activities in Syria, Ukraine and Africa
Governments are increasingly using displaced people to exploit Europe’s divisions and fears over migrants
Court overturns electoral commission’s decision to disqualify him from December 24 election
Dictator’s son can appeal ruling as UN and west pin hopes on December 24 election to unify oil-rich state
One-time reformer wanted by ICC has constituency among those tired of past decade of war
Many Libyans may now wonder: to what conceivable question could Saif al-Islam be the answer?
Saif al-Islam has support from Libyans nostalgic for more stable era under his father’s dictatorship
The violent repercussions of the collapse of security in the north African state a decade ago stretch across the Sahel
The Biden administration’s engagement has given hope that free elections can be held later this year
Struggles for political freedom in the Arab world bode ill for the global fight against autocracy
Digital technology is accused of fuelling conflict but it can help to overcome it as well
Killing of ‘warrior’ leader at heart of fight against jihadis heralds uncertain era in the Sahel
Former head of Blackwater allegedly helped evade a UN arms embargo on North African oil producer
New administration tasked with preparing war-torn country for elections later this year
Vote represents a step towards unity after uneasy ceasefire
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