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Libya: LNA’s Deputy Commander Discuss Military Cooperation with Moscow

Editor — Thu, 14 May 2026 00:30:24 +0000

Benghazi— The Deputy Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar, has made an important two-day official visit to Moscow upon the invitation of the Russian government during which military cooperation between the LNA and the Russian Ministry of Defense was discussed. On Thursday, General Saddam Haftar met with the Deputy Head […]

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Institute of Diplomatic Studies in Benghazi Honors New Graduates

Editor — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:23:45 +0000

Benghazi— In a graduation recognition ceremony organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Benghazi as part of a process to improve the qualifications of Libyan diplomats. Speaking during the ceremony the Foreign Minister in eastern Libya Abdulhadi Elhawaij commended the graduates and the Institute of Diplomatic Studies’ staff for the efforts […]

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Libya: Dbeibeh’s Gov. Seeks Business Expansion with Washington

Editor — Sun, 03 May 2026 13:41:21 +0000

Tripoli— A high-level governmental delegation representing the Government of National Unity (GNU) is currently in Washington D. C. seeking an expansion of business relations in many fields with President Donald Trump’s administration. It has discussed with officials from the US Department of Commerce the issue of expanding the activities of American companies in the Libyan […]

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2000 Housing Units Inaugurated in Derna after Storm Daniel Disaster

Editor — Fri, 01 May 2026 12:50:54 +0000

Derna— A new housing project that includes 2000 modern units was inaugurated in Derna in eastern Libya on Thursday in an effort to rebuild the city after it was destroyed by Storm Daniel in September 2023. The inauguration, which was attended by the Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, and […]

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Al-Hawaij: International Organizations in Libya Must Stick to Regulations

Editor — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:44:47 +0000

Benghazi— The activities of the international organizations in Libya need to adhere to applicable regulations and the country’s legal frameworks, particularly in areas in the east, the Foreign Minister Abdulhadi Al-Hawaij stressed during a meeting in Benghazi on Wednesday. “No violations in this regard would be tolerated,” Al-Hawaij told the heads of departments at the […]

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UN Commends CBL’s Drive to Economic Reform in Libya

Editor — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:06:25 +0000

Tripoli— A United Nations economic team that supervises and directs economic reform in Libya has commended the Central Bank of Libya’s (CBL) efforts in advancing “genuine and comprehensive” economic reform in Libya, a statement by the bank said after meeting with team on 28 April 2026. The CBL’s Governor met today Ms. Ulrika Richardson, Deputy […]

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CBL Discusses Cooperation, Strategic Partnership with China

Editor — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:20:16 +0000

Tripoli—The volume of trade exchange along with the strategic partnership agreed upon between the Libyan and Chinese banking sectors were the main topics discussed by both the Governor of the Central of Libya (CBL) Naji Issa and the Chinese Ambassador to Libya Ma Xuliang. This meeting, which was also attended by the Liu Jian, the […]

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US Chargé d’Affaires Reviews Measures of Economic Measures with CBL’s Governor

Editor — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:14:26 +0000

Tripoli— The US Chargé d’Affaires to Libya Jeremy Berndt held talks with the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) in Tripoli during which he reviewed economic and financial developments in the country, the CBL said in a statement on Monday. The meeting, which was attended by Inga Heemink, Deputy Chief of Mission at […]

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Libya: Army Chief of Staff Killed in Plane Crash Near Ankara

Editor — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:11:23 +0000

Tripoli— The head of the Government of National Unity (GNU) Abdulhamid Dbeibeh announced the death of Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Haddad, Chief of Staff of the Libyan Army in Tripoli along with three more senior military officers in a plane crash soon after taking off from Esenboğa Airport in Ankara, Turkey. Al-Haddad and his delegation were […]

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Libya: Sharp Rise in Cyber Violence against Women Candidates in Municipal Elections

Editor — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 01:37:24 +0000

Tripoli— According to the High National Elections Commission’s (HNEC) Cyber Violence Response System, there have been 85,000 cases of cyber violence recorded against women candidates in Libyan municipal elections this year. The HNEC’s report, which was jointly released on Thursday by the Ministry of State for Women’s Affairs and the Ministry of Justice, indicated that […]

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Libya, Tunisia to Strengthen Digital, Tech Transformation Cooperation

Editor — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:19:16 +0000

Tunis— Libya and Tunisia have embarked on strengthening cooperation in digital and technological bilateral cooperation in the communication and information technology sectors of both countries. Such cooperation was the focus of a meeting in Tunis, Tunisia between the Libyan Chairman of the General Authority for Communications and Information Technology (GACIT), Mr. Abdulbaset Albaour and the […]

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UNGA Declares Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territory, Golan Heights Illegal

Editor — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:03:41 +0000

New York— Following a long debate on Tuesday, the United Nations General Assembly has adopted two resolutions against Israel, one concerning the occupied Syrian Golan and the other the Occupied Palestinian Territory. On Palestine, the resolution, titled “Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine”, by a recorded vote of 151 in favor to 11 against, […]

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Libya: US AFRICOM’s Commander Reviews Preparations for Flintlock 26 Exercise in Sirte

Editor — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:09:39 +0000

Tripoli— The Commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) Gen. Dagvin Anderson visited Tripoli on Monday and met with PM and Acting Minister of Defense Abdulhamid Dbeibeh and discuss US-Libya security cooperation, regional stability and reviewed preparations for the upcoming April Flintlock 26 Exercise in Sirte. A statement released by the Government of National Unity […]

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Libya: Head of GACI to Attend ‘AI-Forward Summit 2025’ in Tunisia

Editor — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 23:00:49 +0000

Tripoli— The head of the General Authority for Communications and Informatics (GACI) Abdulbaset Albaour is expected to attend the upcoming AI-Forward Summit 2025, which will take place in Tunis, Tunisia from 30 November to 3 December 2025. Mr. Albaour was officially invited to the AI-Forward Summit 2025 by the Director General of the Arab Organization […]

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US, Ten Countries Reaffirm Supporting Libya’s Unity, Stability, Prosperity

Editor — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 22:20:04 +0000

Washington— In a joint statement by 11 countries led by the United States has reaffirmed these countries’ commitment to supporting the Libyan people’s pursuit of unity, stability, peace and prosperity in a country that has been in chaos since 2011 as a result of foreign intervention. The statement, which was released by the Office of the Spokesperson at […]

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Libya: Libyana’s Ex-Director Detained on Corruption Charges Involving German Arms Manufacturing Firm

Editor — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:02:20 +0000

Tripoli— In another case of corruption in Libya that this time involves a German arms manufacturing company, the Public Prosecutor has ordered on Saturday evening the detention of a former chairman of Libyana Mobile Phone (LMP) for further investigation, according to a statement by the General Prosecutor’s Office. The Prosecutor said it investigated the transfer […]

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Libya, Morocco to Boost Bi-lateral Economic, Trade Cooperation

Editor — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:38:37 +0000

Rabat— A high-level Libyan economic delegation visited Morocco as part of ongoing efforts by the two countries to strengthen economic and trade relations, and resolve obstacles that have hindered the development of these relations for many years. The candid discussions in Rabat focused on mechanisms to support economic partnership between the two sides, streamline trade […]

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Libya: Clarifying Funding Fiasco, UNSMIL Condemns ‘Manipulating’ Public Opinion

Editor — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:31:52 +0000

Tripoli— The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has condemned what it called “attempts” to manipulate public opinion in Libya by means of “spreading false narratives,” saying it “wishes to clarify for the public the financing of the UN generally and UNSMIL’s operations, including the implementation of the roadmap.” In the statement released on […]

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Libya: CBL Praises ‘Unified Development Agreement’ Signed by Parliament, HCS

Editor — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:15:57 +0000

Tripoli— The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has praised the signing of an agreement by the Libyan Parliament and the High Council of State on the Unified Development Program (UDP), considering it an important national step toward strengthening financial stability and unifying development efforts across all Libyan regions. The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday […]

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Libya: Hammad Suspends Dealing with UNSMIL, Demands Reversal of Qatari Funding Deal

Editor — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:32:45 +0000

The Tripoli Post Benghazi— The Parliament-appointed Prime Minister Osama Hammad has announced the suspension of all forms of dealings and coordination with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) due to its “blatant and unacceptable overreach of the mission’s mandate,” according to an official statement on Monday following the signing of a Libya-related funding […]

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