Politics and Power
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U.S. Welcomes UN-Brokered Electoral Agreement Between Libyan Parties
Massad Boulos, U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, has welcomed the UN-brokered agreement reached in Tunis between Libya's rival political factions, calling it a significant step toward establishing electoral laws and advancing national elections.
Libya Orders Fair Load Shedding Amid Widespread Power Cuts
Libya's Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba has directed the General Electricity Company of Libya to implement equitable load shedding across regions, excluding health and oil sites, as the country faces severe electricity shortages and public unrest.
Mauritanian Education Unions to Stage Sit-In Over Ministry Exclusion
Twelve Mauritanian education unions under the 'Hadiroun' coalition will begin a sit-in at the Ministry of Education on 31 August, protesting what they describe as exclusion from union representation and unilateral election procedures.
Mauritanian Opposition Rejects Calls for Third Presidential Term
Mauritania's main opposition coalition has firmly rejected recent calls to allow President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani a third term, warning that any attempt to alter constitutional term limits threatens the country's political stability and peaceful transfer of power.
Leadership Transition at Suez Canal Economic Zone
Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has overseen the formal handover of the Suez Canal Economic Zone's leadership from Waleid Gamal El-Din to Mostafa Sheikhoun, marking a new phase for the strategic logistics and industrial hub.
Libyan PM Orders Emergency Measures to Stabilise Power and Fuel Supply
Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba has directed urgent coordination between the National Oil Corporation and the electricity company to address severe power cuts and fuel shortages, aiming to restore supply stability after a summer of unrest.
Libya and France Advance Talks on Political Process and Direct Flights
Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba met France's Special Envoy to discuss political developments and confirm plans to resume direct flights between Libya and France by September, signalling renewed bilateral engagement and potential economic impact.
Mauritanian Parties Demand Inquiry After RFD Vice-President Incident
Nine Mauritanian political parties have condemned the reported assault on Baba ould Brahim, vice-president of the Rassemblement des forces démocratiques, inside the Nouakchott-Ouest courthouse, calling for an immediate and transparent investigation.