Members of the Libyan House of Representatives, including Saleh Galma, Yousef Al-Fakhri, and Abdelkader Yahya, participated in a joint session of the African Parliament. The session brought together members from the Committees on Justice and Human Rights, Rural Economy and Agriculture, and Transport and Energy.
During the session, a report on African governance for 2025 was presented, focusing on natural resource governance and the African Peer Review Mechanism.
The joint session took place at the headquarters of the African Parliament in South Africa.
Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The county has for years been split between rival administrations.
Libya’s economy, heavily reliant on oil, has suffered due to the ongoing conflict. The instability has led to fluctuations in oil production and prices, impacting the global oil market and Libya’s economy.
The conflict has led to a significant humanitarian crisis in Libya, with thousands of people killed, and many more displaced. Migrants and refugees using Libya as a transit point to Europe have also faced dire conditions.
The planned elections for December 2021 were delayed due to disagreements over election laws and the eligibility of certain candidates. This delay has raised concerns about the feasibility of a peaceful political transition.
Despite the ceasefire, security remains a significant concern with sporadic fighting and the presence of mercenaries and foreign fighters. The unification of the military and the removal of foreign forces are crucial challenges.
