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Libya: UN Envoy to Libya Resigns Amidst Political Deadlock and Deteriorating Situation
tripoli, libya, Libya, Maghreb
August 20, 2024
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On August 20, 2024, Abdoulaye Bathily, the UN envoy to Libya, announced his resignation after just 18 months in the role, citing worsening conditions in the country and criticizing Libyan leaders for their lack of political will. Libya remains divided between two rival governments—one in Tripoli, recognized by the UN, and another in the East, aligned with military leader Khalifa Haftar. Bathily condemned the self-serving tactics of Libya's leaders and the foreign interference, particularly [...]
Mali degrades diplomatic ties with Sweden
bamako, Mali, Sahel
August 9, 2024
1.50
Mali ordered the Swedish ambassador to leave within 72 hours following a "hostile" statement by Sweden's minister for international development, Johan Forssell. The Swedish government had recently decided to phase out aid to Mali, citing Mali's support for Russia's war against Ukraine. This diplomatic move highlights Mali's shift away from traditional Western allies toward closer ties with Russia. The situation is part of a broader geopolitical shift in the Sahel region, where military-led states [...]