Libya’s Marshal Khalifa Haftar’s Moscow visit signals Russia’s decision to reassert its influence in Africa despite Prigozhin’s absence and Ukraine preoccupations. Looking ahead, the intriguing question is how far these dramatic circumstances would trigger a convergence of interests between the US and Russia in Libya

All indications are that Russians are getting their act together to reorganize Wagner fighters following the assassination of Prigozhin, who was an obstacle to US/NATO plans in Africa. The recent visit of a Russian delegation to Libya and Burkina Faso is a sign of this

This was the second such attempt by Fathi Bashagha loyalists to get hold of capital Tripoli since he was elected by the Libyan parliament in February as prime minister.

The meeting hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron saw the participation of leaders from 30 countries and organizations around the world.

In its first united meeting since divisions in 2014, in Sirte, the Libyan House of Representative is expected to approve a 35 member unity government proposed by prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah

Representatives of Libyan groups are meeting in Geneva from February 1-5 to decide on a prime minister and a three-member presidency council from a list of 45 candidates

The talks in Brega led to an agreement to create a joint force to protect the facilities. The political talks that were going in parallel did not lead to an agreement on a transitional government

Newsclick’s Prabir Purkayastha talks about the faultlines emerging in west Asia and north Africa where Turkey and the Gulf monarchies have been engaging in a geopolitical contest

The declaration of a ceasefire in war-torn Libya has raised hopes that a political solution can be reached and years of hostility ended. The war in Libya and the possible peace has great regional significance too.