Libya's rival leaders agree roadmap for presidential, parliamentary elections by February 2027
Libya's rival leaders agree roadmap for presidential, parliamentary elections by February 2027
Model Diplomat1 min readafrica
Summary: Libya’s three main leaders (Speaker Aguila Saleh, High Council of State head Mohammed Takala, and Presidential Council head Mohamed al-Menfi) agreed on a roadmap to hold simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections by February 2027. They aim to form a high-level supreme committee to supervise the process, complete the constitutional and legal framework, unify sovereign institutions, and implement economic and financial reforms to protect public funds and sta
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