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The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, has requested to be relieved of his position, according to two letters addressed to the Speakers of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State. Issa did not disclose the reasons for his request, citing the sensitivity of the circumstances surrounding the matter. […]
Libya’s Presidential Council Head Mohamed al-Menfi and Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah on Sunday, August 9 called for the unification of the country’s military institution, describing it as essential to restoring security, stability and national sovereignty. Speaking on the 86th anniversary of the establishment of the nucleus of the Libyan Army, observed annually on Aug. 9, […]
Libyan authorities have rescued 13 Bangladeshi migrants who were allegedly held captive by a criminal group in eastern Tripoli. The Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency in east Tripoli said on Thursday that security forces launched the operation after receiving intelligence that a criminal network had kidnapped newly arrived migrants and demanded ransom payments from their families. The […]
Libya’s House of Representatives Speaker Aguila Saleh received the country’s final state accounts from the Head of the Administrative Control Authority, Abdullah Qaderbouh. The meeting, held in Al-Qubbah on Wednesday, August 5, focused on strengthening oversight mechanisms, improving institutional performance and enhancing transparency in the management of public resources. According to the Speaker’s Media Centre, […]
Fierce armed clashes broke out early Tuesday, August 4, 2026, between armed groups in Libya’s western cities of Zawiya and Surman, leaving civilians caught in the crossfire and raising fresh concerns over security in the region. The Libyan News Agency (LANA) reported that ambulance services and local authorities warned residents against using the coastal road […]
Libya’s High Council of State has established a technical Committee of specialists to assess the country’s electricity crisis and propose solutions to improve the efficiency of the power sector. The decision was taken on Monday, August 3, during a meeting in Tripoli chaired by Council President Mohamed Takala, with senior council officials in attendance. The […]
Libya’s Presidential Council President and Supreme Commander of the Libyan Army, Mohammed Al-Menfi, has reviewed security and military developments as authorities move to strengthen security deployment and readiness in Greater Tripoli and the Western Coast region. Al-Menfi held discussions on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Tripoli with Defense Ministry Undersecretary Lieutenant General Abdul Salam Al-Zoubi […]
The newly elected leadership of Libya’s High Council of State has held its first meeting in Tripoli, focusing on strengthening coordination, advancing political consultations and supporting efforts towards national elections. The meeting, held on 30 July 2026, was chaired by Council President Dr Mohamed Takala and attended by First Deputy Speaker Naji Mukhtar, Second Deputy […]
Libya and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening African coordination and cooperation, while welcoming the reopening of the headquarters of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) in Tripoli. The commitment was made during a meeting between the Libyan and Nigerian Foreign Affairs Ministers, Taher Al-Baour and Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on the sidelines of the 49th […]
Protests have intensified in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, as residents launch a civil disobedience campaign over prolonged electricity outages, rising power costs and declining public services. The demonstrations, which spread to several districts, saw protesters block roads, shut public facilities and gather near power stations. Some demonstrators burned tyres and closed access to the Ministry of […]