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French interests hang in balance as Paris faces impasse in Libya

February 3, 2021

The ceasefire in Libya has managed to dispel some of France’s concerns. In all cases, the continuation of the war would have been unfavourable to

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Russia-Algeria : a flexible and pragmatic partnership

February 3, 2021

On September 29, 2020, a few days before the visit of the then U.S. Secretary of Defence Mark Esper, the director of the Russian federal

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Russian Ambassador to Algeria: We do not understand why UN was late in appointing personal envoy for Western Sahara

January 30, 2021

“We do not understand the reason for the delay of the United Nations in appointing a personal envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara,”

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Western Sahara : Algeria bets on a more prominent role for Russia

January 29, 2021

Algerian Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum phoned his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, Thursday, and discussed the Western Sahara issue, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a

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US calls on Turkey and Russia to ‘withdraw forces from Libya’

January 29, 2021

Acting Ambassador of the United States (US) to the United Nations (UN) Richard Mills has called on Turkey and Russia to immediately initiate the withdrawal

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Foreign fighters were meant to leave Libya this week. A huge trench being dug by Russian-backed mercenaries indicates they plan to stay

January 22, 2021

Construction on an enormous trench across Libya, dug by Russian-backed mercenaries Wagner, is raising fears that foreign fighters will not withdraw from the country by

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The Pendulum : How Russia sways its way to more influence in Libya

January 7, 2021

Russia has been doing well in Libya — and it likes the fact that few seem to notice it. When describing the relationship between eastern

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Russia condemns US recognition of Morocco’s claim to Western Sahara

December 24, 2020

Russia on Friday condemned US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, saying it contravened international law. Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail

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Has the EU lost Libya to Russia?

December 21, 2020

Located just a two-hour flight or a short boat trip away from its southern shores, Libya is a country in Europe’s immediate neighbourhood. Political shifts

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What is Russia’s interest in Libya? From regional influence to hunting NATO submarines

December 17, 2020

Late last month, a Pentagon report accused the UAE of providing financial support to Wagner, the Russian private military company (PMC) operating in Libya. For