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Libya’s Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, on Monday, May 4, announced the approval of a unified national budget—the first in over 13 years—during a cabinet meeting held in Qasr Al-Akhyar, east of Tripoli. The breakthrough follows the “2+2 agreement” signed in April between representatives of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State, […]
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya has called on all parties in Libya to respect and protect freedom of expression, urging an end to intimidation, arbitrary detention and legal harassment targeting journalists and civil Society actors. In a statement marking World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2026, the mission stressed that a safe […]
Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, and an Italian parliamentary delegation held, in Al-Qubbah on April 30, talks that focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing shared challenges. The Italian delegation was led by Lorenzo Guerini, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for Security, and included Gianluca Alberini. Discussions centered on Libya’s evolving […]
Representatives from eastern and western Libya reached agreement on Wednesday to restructure the country’s electoral Commission during a UN-sponsored meeting in Rome, marking a step forward in efforts to resolve Libya’s prolonged political impasse. The Meetings of the Libyan “4+4” committee, convened under the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, agreed on a new framework […]
Prime Minister of Libya, Abdelhamid Dbaiba, on April 28, 2026, held talks with a delegation from Chevron to explore opportunities for expanding cooperation in the oil and gas sector. The discussions focused on advancing investment and supporting the company’s operations in Libya, following its successful bid in a recent exploration licensing round organized by the […]
Hanna Tetteh, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya, on Sunday, April 26, briefed Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah on progress in implementing an UN-backed roadmap aimed at ending the country’s political deadlock and paving the way for direct elections. The discussions focused on the initial phase of the plan, including finalizing electoral laws […]
Libya’s Red Crescent Society has rescued 404 migrants off the eastern coast near Tobruk after they were found in distress aboard 10 boats in the Mediterranean Sea. The operation, conducted in partnership with the UN refugee Agency, saw emergency teams provide immediate medical and humanitarian support upon disembarkation. The incident underscores a recent surge in […]
The Special Representative of the UN retary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya Hanna Tetteh told the UN ecurity Council that Libya is facing growing instability due to stalled political progress, a worsening economy, and prsistent institutional divisions. Addressing the Council on Wednesday, she cautioned that some Libyan actors are bypassing […]
Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah on Tuesday has approved Libya’s National Water Security Strategy 2026–2050, marking a strategic shift towards long-term planning in response to growing water scarcity and climate challenges. The plan outlines a comprehensive framework to improve water management, enhance institutional coordination and promote sustainable resource use. Dbeibah described water security as a cornerstone […]
On Sunday, April 19, the Second Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Misbah Douma, convened a high-level meeting with the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Committee, Yousef Al-Aqouri, and Member of Parliament Yousef Kamoud Al-Fakhri. Senior officials, including the Head of the House’s Office, Rasmi Balrouin, and the Director of the […]