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British energy major BP has marked the reopening of its Tripoli office, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) confirmed on Wednesday, 10 December, positioning the new headquarters as a strategic hub for advancing joint projects, and scaling cooperation across Libya’s energy sector. The facility is expected to accelerate the delivery of existing commitments while enabling both […]
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has granted final practice permits to 91 companies and foreign exchange bureaux, as the Libyan dinar fell to 8.17 against the US dollar on the black market, amid ongoing cash shortages. The decision was announced on Tuesday, December 9. The CBL said the latest licensing forms part of its […]
Libya has announced plans to accelerate the return of irregular migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa to their home countries, while pledging that Sudanese refugees fleeing conflict will be granted access to public services on the same footing as Libyan citizens. The policy shift was outlined on Tuesday, December 2, by Interior Minister Imad Trabelsi during a […]
Libya’s Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh met on Monday, December 1st, with US Africa Command (AFRICOM) commander Dagvin Anderson to explore strengthened military cooperation, the Tripoli-based Government announced. The discussions centered on enhancing training, equipment support and wider capacity-building initiatives aimed at bolstering Libya’s security institutions. Dbeibeh underscored the importance of forging effective defense partnerships […]
Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has affirmed on November 30 its readiness to begin implementing presidential and parliamentary elections by mid-April 2026, provided that the necessary funding is secured and an agreed oversight mechanism is established. The Commission indicated that the ongoing municipal elections—expected to conclude by the end of March 2026—will bolster its […]
The Governments of the United States, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom jointly expressed on November 27 their full support for the United Nations’ roadmap aimed at achieving unity, stability, and lasting peace in Libya. The statement welcomed the UN Security Council’s extension of the […]
Libya’s Office of the Public Prosecutor has initiated a sweeping investigation after reports confirmed that a counterfeit version of the medical disinfectant “Instru Zym” was being distributed in the local market, despite the German manufacturer stating it has not exported the product to Libya for five years. A verification exercise by the Judicial Control Affairs […]
Several leading US companies across the oil, gas, telecommunications, technology, and infrastructure sectors have signaled strong interest in participating in the Libya Energy Conference 2026. Their intent was conveyed during a high-level meeting in Washington Sunday, November 23 2025, between executives and a delegation from Libya’s Government of National Unity, coordinated by the US-Libya Business […]
Libya’s Presidential Council and the Government of National Unity have announced on Thursday, November 20, the creation of a Supreme Council of Presidencies, a body designed to unify national decision-making across political, economic and security matters. The Council was established during a founding meeting in Tripoli attended by leaders of the Presidential Council, the Government […]
Libya’s first private airline, Buraq Air, has signed a MoU (Memorandum of understanding) with Airbus to purchase 10 A320neo aircraft, marking the carrier’s debut as an Airbus customer. The announcement was made on Wednesday, November 19 by Airbus. The agreement was formalised at the Dubai Airshow by Fouzi Almiqalh, General Assembly President of Buraq Air, […]