This visual contrast between the official and the parallel, between the state and what lies outside it, sums up the reality of Tripoli today: a city governed by multiple centers of power, where lines of loyalty intersect between the government, militias, tribes, and even foreign capitals.

Political and institutional divisions in Libya have severely damaged the economy, as the Central Bank uncovered billions of dinars of unknown origin circulating in the country.

With measured and progressive steps, China is working to deepen its multi-dimensional cooperation in Libya, engaging both the internationally recognized government in the west and the eastern authorities aligned with coup leader Khalifa Haftar.

The Libyan government is seeking to reinforce its military and institutional footing—turning once again to Ankara with a newly signed strategic agreement aimed at rebuilding the Libyan armed forces.

What was initially planned as a visit focused on security talks around irregular migration quickly turned into a political ambush by coup leader general Khalifa Haftar, aimed at extracting implicit recognition for the eastern Libyan government