Libya Bound

The Brutal Downfall of Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy$

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined €100,000 for conspiracy in the alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 campaign. The Paris court’s ruling, immediately enforceable, marks Sarkozy’s second prison sentence and further diminishes prospects of a political comeback.

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Libya’s Fragile Peace Shaken Again by Local ViolenceF

Tensions are flaring again in Libya, from deadly street battles in Tripoli’s suburbs to violent protests in Sabratha. The killing of a well-known militia leader and the death of a police officer days apart reveal a deeper unraveling—where everyday disputes turn into...
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Libya in Perpetual Crisis: How Khalifa Haftar Is Gaining Ground Amid Institutional CollapseF

As Libya’s political divide deepens and foreign actors recalibrate their alliances, Khalifa Haftar is emerging as the country’s dominant power broker, leveraging military strength and international diplomacy amid institutional collapse and the rise of financial crimes.

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U.S. Trade Policy Is Accelerating China–North Africa Economic and Defense EngagementF

U.S. trade tariffs are accelerating China’s push into developing economies, with North Africa emerging as a key frontier.

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