Turkey defies Israel and Europe over Libya maritime deal, offers African ally Egypt 15,000 sq km advantage over potential Greece deal, but Cairo says no
A proposed maritime agreement offering Cairo more than 15,000 square kilometres of additional maritime jurisdiction has faced resistance, with Egyptian officials rejecting talks despite Ankara's claim that the deal would provide greater benefits than a potential agreement with Greece.
By Olamilekan OkebiorunSouth Africa

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid tensions over Libya's maritime agreement with Turkey and offshore energy rights in the eastern Mediterranean. Photo credit: File photos | Collage by BIA
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- November 3, 2026
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