Paul's efforts face Libya's ongoing gridlock
The French newspaper «Le Figaro» reports that Saadeddine Boulous's initiative, an adviser to the U.S. President on Arab and African relations, to unify the executive authority in Libya faces structural obstacles, the most prominent of which is the insistence of Libyan factions on maintaining their gains and their refusal to relinquish them since 2011. The initiative proposes forming a unified government headed by Abdulhamid Dbeibeh in exchange for transferring the presidency of the Presidential Council to Deputy Commander of the "Loyalty to the Oil" forces, Saddam Hifter, with the current head of the Council, Mohamed Menfi, being replaced. However, the challenges include Menfi's weak influence, tensions within cities such as Misrata, and ongoing conflicts within eastern and western militias, which hinder efforts toward unification—especially amid fears of some leaders losing influence. U.S. efforts remain limited due to internal divisions and the refusal of some dominant factions, with a continued focus on an electoral solution as the main path despite delays and legal disagreements. The situation is further complicated by concerns that parties may backtrack on their commitments after gaining power, which weakens prospects for a long-term settlement in Libya.
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