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Libya's new speaker inherits a UN election timetable
Libya's lawmakers have elected a new speaker and adopted rules for a rotating, 12-month presidency. The shift gives the UN-backed process a new parliamentary counterpart, but sets no election date and guarantees no vote.
Morocco Wants African Security Pledges to Become Joint Action
At the UN crime-prevention congress in Abu Dhabi, Morocco urged African states to build sustained operational cooperation against terrorism and organized crime across the Sahel and Sahara.
Egypt Backs UN Push for Simultaneous Libya Elections
At a Cairo meeting, Badr Abdelatty backed the UN roadmap and simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections. Its first steps include work on election laws and a new elections commission board, but disputes over legal approval and Libya's divided institutions remain unresolved.
Libya Sets Out National Early Warning Roadmap
Workshops in Tripoli have produced a roadmap to link risk data, hazard monitoring, public alerts and emergency response across Libya. Recent deadly floods and nationwide weather alerts show the challenge of turning that plan into coordinated action by 2027.
Tunisia calls on UN to confront regional conflicts
Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Tunisia's foreign minister called for an end to violence in Gaza and the West Bank and conflicts elsewhere in the region. He also urged stronger peacekeeping and better protection for civilians.
Tunisia backs UNRWA mandate and Jerusalem status
At the 81st UN General Assembly, Tunisia's foreign minister condemned Israeli measures in Jerusalem and warned that dismantling UNRWA would threaten Palestinians' right of return. He also restated Tunisia's rejection of a transit role for irregular migrants.
Ankara brings Libya's rival legislative leaders into talks
Aguila Saleh and Mohammed Takala met in Ankara and agreed to restart the 6+6 Committee. A separate UN-backed process is also moving forward, but disputes over election laws and institutional authority remain unresolved.
Türkiye pushes for unified Libyan government at UN meeting
Türkiye is stepping up its push for a unified government in Libya. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged world leaders in New York to back an inclusive, Libyan-led political process.
Morocco calls for global rules to secure key maritime straits
Morocco has called for an international code of conduct for countries bordering major maritime straits, warning that shipping routes like the Strait of Gibraltar face growing security threats and need coordinated management.
AU mediation sidelined as Libya conflict reshapes regional security
NATO's intervention in Libya in 2011 sidelined the African Union's mediation, triggering a decade of instability across North Africa and the Sahel. The AU's failed peacemaking bid reveals critical lessons for future African security architecture and regional crisis management.
Libya Faces Critical Deadlines as US Support for UN Election Deal Is Tested
Libya's rival political and security factions have signed a UN-brokered agreement to resolve the election deadlock, but the next two months will reveal whether US and international backing translates into real leverage or remains empty rhetoric.
UN faces pressure to halt resource-driven transformation in Western Sahara
Western Sahara Resource Watch is urging the UN to intervene as Morocco's exploitation of Western Sahara's fisheries, phosphates and renewables accelerates, warning that unchecked economic development risks locking in realities before self-determination is achieved.
UN Assembly Overhauls World Map to Reflect True African Scale
The UN General Assembly has voted to replace the centuries-old Mercator map with a projection that accurately represents Africa's true landmass, with only the United States opposing the move and six countries abstaining. The decision, driven by African Union members, aims to correct longstanding distortions in global cartography.
Libyan PM Aldabaiba Welcomes 4+4 Committee Agreement as Step Toward Elections
Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba has welcomed the signing of a UNSMIL-brokered agreement by the 4+4 Mini-Dialogue Committee, calling it a key move toward ending Libya's political division and advancing national elections.
Egypt's FRA advances roadmap for sustainability disclosure standards
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority has presented a draft roadmap for phased implementation of IFRS sustainability disclosure standards, aiming to align national frameworks with international norms and enhance market transparency for investors.
UNSMIL Facilitates Libya Electoral Framework Agreement
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has hosted the signing of a key agreement by Libya's '4+4' Mini-dialogue Committee, advancing the political process and setting conditions for national elections within 24 months.
Mauritania Reaffirms Commitment to UN Desertification Convention at COP17
Mauritania has reiterated its commitment to implementing the UN Convention to Combat Desertification during COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, highlighting national efforts in land restoration and sustainable resource management, and seeking to strengthen international cooperation.