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Libya and the United Arab Emirates have started discussions aimed at re-establishing direct air connections between the two countries. In this connection, Libya’s Minister of Transportation, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, met with Ahmed Taher, an envoy from Dubai’s Civil Aviation Authority, at Mitiga Airport in Tripoli, on Tuesday. Talks centered on technical and security preparations necessary for […]
The Libyan Government team participating in the Rome Process met with its Italian counterpart on Monday, October 6, to discuss proposed projects aimed at tackling illegal immigration. According to a statement from Libya’s Foreign Ministry, the meeting forms part of the Government of National Unity’s broader strategy to address irregular migration flows. The two sides […]
At least three Libyan youths were killed in a boat explosion on Sunday evening off the coast of Zawiya, located about 60 km west of Tripoli, according to local newspaper Al-Marsad. The victims were identified as Mohamed Ben Shtwan, Anwar Al-Majdoub, and Nasser Sultan. The report indicated that there were additional casualties whose identities have […]
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Libya’s Government of National Unity has officially launched the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research 2025–2035. The announcement was made during the National Conference on Higher Education and Scientific Research held in Tripoli on Wednesday, 1 October 2025. The strategy sets out a comprehensive […]
More than 1,000 migrants were intercepted and forcibly returned to Libya between 21 and 27 September 2025, according to the International Organization for Migration’s latest weekly report. The interceptions occurred off several points along the Libyan coast, including near Zuwara, Al-Zawiya, Tripoli, and Derna. Since the beginning of the year, 19,264 migrants have been intercepted […]
Libya’s Ministry of Economy and Trade has launched on Monday, September 29, the “Entrepreneurs Skills and Solutions Project” aiming to enhance youth employment and strengthen the private sector through targeted skills development. The initiative, unveiled during a workshop in Tripoli, brought together ministry undersecretaries, representatives from chambers of commerce, international training organizations, and university innovation […]
Heavy clashes broke out on Wednesday, September 24, in the western Libyan city of Zawiya, about 60 km west of Tripoli, between factions affiliated with the Government of National Unity (GNU). According to the Libyan News Agency, fighting erupted after the Interior Ministry’s Security Threats Apparatus arrested members of the Al-Kaboutat armed group, which is […]
Libyan and Turkish officials convened in Ankara to address the settlement of longstanding contracts signed before 2011, alongside evaluating those signed in 2024 and 2025. The joint working group also focused on creating a practical roadmap to revive stalled development projects, aiming to enhance the stability of ongoing and future bilateral efforts. The meeting emphasized […]
Heavy clashes broke out on Sunday in Janzour, west of Tripoli, between rival armed groups affiliated with Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah’s Government of National Unity (GNU). Fighting erupted after Mahmoud Boujaafar’s Joint Force stormed the Sixth Brigade headquarters led by Munir Al-Sweih, sparking a counterattack with medium and heavy weapons. The violence forced the […]
Tripoli has been announced on Thursday, September 18, as the host city for the 2025 Libya–Africa International Gas Forum, scheduled for December 6-7. The event is organized by Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas under the Government of National Unity. The forum aims to gather a significant cohort of energy leaders, including representatives from the […]