A report by the London-based “Al-Arab” newspaper confirmed that the public spending file in Libya has become a file controlled by the major active powers in the country, making it an American and European affair par excellence.

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The newspaper said: “The state budget in Libya has turned into an American-European affair. Washington is making several contacts with various parties to convince them of the necessity of resolving the budget crisis according to what was agreed upon two weeks ago in Tunisia.”

The newspaper explained that the outgoing National Unity Government, headed by Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, insists on playing the role of the central authority that supervises budget management, which increases the complexity of the political and economic scene in the country.
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Italian politician Daniele Rufinetti warned of the danger of Libya sliding into violence with the worsening internal division and the absence of a United Nations envoy.

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Rufinetti stressed the need to hold a meeting for a delegation from the House of Representatives and the State House in Morocco in the coming days, to discuss the unification of institutions and the election law, the path of reunification and preparation for the elections.

Rufiniti called for launching another Skhirat conference, stressing that the solution must be in the hands of Libyan political actors.

He pointed out that the participation of Italy and the United States is necessary to ensure the new balancing act, as Italy can act as a guarantor for Europe, while the United States can be a guarantor for a series of regional players.
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The new Egyptian government was sworn in before President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, in light of major economic challenges and raging conflicts in neighboring countries.

The changes coincide with growing popular discontent due to years of economic mismanagement, the coronavirus pandemic, and the repercussions of wars in Europe and the Middle East.

The new government, headed by Mostafa Madbouly, witnessed fundamental changes in the ministerial portfolios related to defense and economy, and some ministers remained in their positions, such as the ministers of police, health, and transportation.

Sherif Fathi replaced Ahmed Issa as Minister of Tourism and Antiquities in the new government. Mahmoud Esmat was appointed as Minister of Electricity to deal with recurring power outages during the summer.
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A report issued by the United Nations revealed that migrants and refugees who take migration routes through Africa face deadly risks that are twice as high as those facing them on sea journeys towards Europe.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration participated in the study, noting that serious violations such as kidnapping, sexual exploitation, and violence have become common on these roads.

The Special Envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for the Western and Central Mediterranean, Vincent Cochetel, presented the findings of the report in Geneva, based on interviews that included more than 30,000 migrants.

Cochetel explained that many migrants were left to their fate in the desert, where the living, the dead and the sick were left without help.
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The ruling military council in Mali announced that it has once again allowed political parties and associations to carry out their activities after banning them for months.

This decision came at the conclusion of a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday evening, where the government stated that “it was decided to lift the suspension procedure imposed on political parties and the political activities of associations.”

The Military Council had issued a decision on April 10 to suspend the activities of parties and associations of a political nature “until further notice,” holding them responsible for “acts of sabotage” in the country.

Mali has been facing armed activities and separatist attempts for years, and since 2012 the country has been plunged into a deep, multidimensional crisis.
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A report by French state radio indicated that Libya is playing a “double game” with the European Union regarding the issue of illegal immigration.

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The report explained that while Libya complains of the presence of a large number of migrants on its territory, at the same time it requests more funding from the European Union to retain these migrants.

The report noted recent statements by the Minister of the Interior of the outgoing National Unity Government, Imad Trabelsi, in which he said that Libya, with a population of seven million people, has 2.5 million migrants, of whom 70-80% are in an “irregular situation.
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Tunisian President Kais Saied expressed his categorical rejection of his country becoming a transit point or settlement for migrants, in light of the activity of human smuggling networks from Africa to Europe via Tunisia.

This came during his review of the results of his participation in the work of the Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum in Tripoli, while receiving Prime Minister Ahmed Al-Hashani at Carthage Palace.

The Tunisian President reaffirmed his country’s firm position on the issue of irregular migration, and said that Tunisia, which is proud of its African affiliation, has provided what it can to migrants who are behind human trafficking networks, stressing that Tunisia cannot accept to be a transit point or a stable for these migrants. The phenomenon.
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The Turkish company “Tosyali” signed an agreement with the Libyan United Iron and Steel Industry Company to establish a direct reduced iron (DRI) factory in the city of Benghazi, according to the Turkish newspaper “Daily Sabah”.

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The newspaper’s report explained that the agreement grants the Turkish company the privilege of establishing a direct reduced iron factory using the “Medrex Flexi DRI” technology in Benghazi. It will operate using hydrogen as a source of clean energy. It will be implemented in three stages with a total production capacity of 8.1 million tons.

The first phase will begin with a production capacity of 2.7 million tons and is expected to meet the green steel needs of both the neighboring region and Europe.
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The Algerian Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, announced today, Sunday, the signing of an important agreement, soon, between the “Sonatrach” and “Sonelgaz” groups and international partners to implement a marine electric line linking Algeria to Europe.

The minister confirmed that preparations are underway to sign contracts, noting that this historic project will enable Algeria to export traditional electricity generated from natural gas and electricity generated from alternative and renewable sources.

A statement by the Algerian Ministry of Energy explained that the minister received, during his visit to the electrical system management institution, explanations about the details of the work of the national electrical system command center and the quality of its equipment.
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