On Monday, the Speaker of the Libyan Parliament, Ageela Saleh, held talks with Jean-Claude Gakosso, the Foreign Minister of Congo-Brazzaville, in Benghazi. Gakosso, whose country chairs the African Union’s (AU) High-Level Committee on Libya, led an AU delegation in discussions aimed at advancing efforts for peace and stability in Libya.
The meeting centered on the latest political developments in Libya and the African Union’s initiatives to promote national reconciliation. A key focus was the AU’s plan to organize a comprehensive national reconciliation conference that would bring together all Libyan factions soon.
Saleh expressed his strong support for the African Union’s efforts, highlighting the crucial role the AU plays in stabilizing Libya and fostering national unity. He underscored the importance of reconciliation as a cornerstone for lasting peace and stability in the country.
Libya has been embroiled in conflict since the 2011 uprising that ousted Muammar Gaddafi, leading to a fractured state with rival governments and numerous armed groups. The African Union, recognizing the need for an African-led resolution to the crisis, has taken a more active role in facilitating dialogue and proposing initiatives aimed at unifying the country.
The upcoming national reconciliation conference, as discussed by Saleh and Gakosso, is viewed as a critical step in bringing together Libya’s divided political and social groups. The African Union’s involvement highlights the significance of regional cooperation in resolving the Libyan crisis and achieving a stable, unified nation.
Ageela Saleh’s meeting with the AU delegation comes at a crucial time for Libya, which remains divided between the Government of National Unity (GNU) in Tripoli, led by Abdul Hamid Dbaiba, and the eastern-based administration backed by the HoR. This ongoing division has led to competing claims to legitimacy, complicating efforts to secure lasting peace.
