France Insists on Mali’s Return to Civilian Rule

French President Emmanuel Macron, in a September 22 UN General Assembly (UNGA) speech, made continued French military involvement contingent upon Mali’s restoration of civilian rule. He was blunt: “They (the junta) must put Mali on the irreversible path of returning to civilian power and organize rapid elections.” And, “France […] can only remain engaged on this condition.”

Libya’s LNA announces killing of ISIS leader

Ahmed al-Mismari said Abu Moaz al-Iraqi was among nine extremists killed a raid earlier this month but was only identified afterwards.

Eastern Libyan forces said on Wednesday they killed the leader of ISIS in North Africa during a raid in the southern desert city of Sebha earlier this month.

Iran- Turkey Partnership: A New Front in Libya

There is strategic consensus among political elites currently ruling the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey states. Despite of few turmoil, both states want to retain cordial relations that can lead towards the support of each other’s national sovereignty and stability.