Libya’s electoral scene remains mired in deep divisions, with parliament and the High Council of State clashing over the HNEC’s leadership and budget, leaving the country’s path to credible elections unclear.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, Sudanese politician Mohamed Abu Zeid warns that the RSF threatens Sudan and its neighbors Libya, Algeria, and Egypt, blasts the UAE for backing the militia, and calls for urgent international action as the humanitarian crisis deepens.

The UAE has used Libya’s Kufra airport to supply Hemedti’s Rapid Support Forces militia, fueling their gains in Sudan while advancing its regional interests.

Pakistan’s army chief’s Benghazi visit boosts Haftar’s militia while raising political and security concerns in divided Libya.

France is still struggling to maintain a foothold in Africa, particularly in Libya, as UN and international efforts continue to find a solution to the country’s ongoing internal crisis.