A member of the Libyan House of Representatives and the Pan-African Parliament, Abdelkader Yahya, participated in the meeting of the Youth Group of the Pan-African Parliament held at the Moroccan Parliament. The discussions focused on the theme “Challenges of Empowering African Youth: The Moroccan Experience as a Model,” with representatives from South Africa, Mauritania, Cape Verde, Senegal, and Morocco in attendance.
The meeting approved an agenda that included reviewing Morocco’s youth empowerment model and the outcomes of the 2024 Nairobi Conference on youth and education. Discussions also addressed funding challenges for the Youth Group’s activities under the Pan-African Parliament and strategies to strengthen financial resources to sustain youth programs.
The group also began preparations for the official committee sessions of the Pan-African Parliament scheduled for February 2025 in Nairobi. These sessions will focus on African youth programs, the 2025 action plan, and priority issues to enhance youth engagement and achieve shared objectives.
Libya’s active participation underscores its commitment to advancing youth empowerment initiatives and fostering collaboration across the African continent.
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.
