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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says 741 migrants were returned to Libya between May 10 and 16 after being intercepted at sea, while attempting to cross to Europe. According to the IOM, the migrants were disembarked in several Libyan coastal cities, but details about their nationalities and ages were not disclosed. The Agency noted […]
Libya and Germany held a meeting in Tripoli on Sunday to discuss means of strengthening investment cooperation and expanding economic relations between the two countries. The meeting, held on the eve of the fifth edition of the Libyan-German Forum scheduled for May 19–20 in Tripoli, gathered Minister of Economy and Trade Suhail Abu Shiha and […]
Libya has reaffirmed commitment to providing a safe and stable investment environment for Chinese companies to resume stalled projects and undertake new investments, particularly in the energy, housing and infrastructure sectors. The pledge was made by PM Abdul Hamid Dbeibah during a dialogue session organized on Wednesday by the High Committee for Supervising Libyan-Chinese Cooperation. […]
Abdulhamid Dbeibah has called for improved performance in Libya’s health sector and faster completion of treatment projects, while insisting on transparency and strict oversight in the awarding of contracts and tenders. Speaking during an expanded meeting on Monday, May 11, with senior Government officials and health sector Agencies, Dbeibah stressed the need to complete the […]
Zawiya Oil Refining Company has announced on May 10 the resumption of normal operations at all its facilities following the restoration of calm in and around the refinery area since Friday evening, in coordination with the National Oil Corporation. Chairman of the company’s management Committee, Emad Ben Koura, said the refinery had immediately restarted its […]
The Government of National Unity in Libya has ordered an urgent investigation after Spanish authorities intercepted a vessel carrying a cocaine shipment allegedly destined for a Libyan Port. Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah directed relevant state institutions to investigate the incident and coordinate with authorities in Spain. According to an official letter issued by the […]
Libya’s Ministry of Health under the Government of National Unity on Tuesday, May 5, signed a strategic cooperation framework with the World Health Organization, outlining a technical partnership roadmap for 2026–2027 aimed at strengthening the country’s healthcare system. The agreement was finalized during a meeting in Tripoli attended by Health Minister Mohammed Al-Ghouj, WHO Regional […]
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 […]