Tunisia mourns ahead of “open war” against terrorism

Tunisia is mourning 14 of its soldiers killed while breaking their fast at their posts near the Algerian border. A soldier still remains missing. The attack on two army posts is believed to have been carried out by “terrorist groups” linked to Al-Qaeda. No group has claimed responsibility yet but the government has already pinpointed […]

Russia Deepens Foothold in Libya, Pro-Putin Firm Signs Oil exploration & production deal

Russia’s oil firm Rosneft has signed cooperation framework agreement with Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) opening the door wide to Russian investments as Moscow deepens its foray into the chaotic North African country. The agreement signed between Rosneft’s Igor Sechin and NOC’s Mustafa Sanalla in London on Monday allows the Russian company to explore Libya’s […]

Turkey, Russia pledge to end rivalry in Libya

Russia and Turkey Wednesday vowed to collaborate and work towards the stability of Libya where both countries back rival sides. “Everyone must contribute to the full stabilization of Libya,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday at a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart Sergej Lavrov in Ankara. “We no longer want competition […]