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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 […]
Libya’s Emergency Medicine and Support Centre has recovered 17 bodies of irregular migrants from the shores of the western city of Zwara and surrounding areas on Sunday, April 19. Fourteen of the deceased have been buried in line with official procedures. Libya remains a major transit hub for migrants seeking to reach Europe, owing to […]
The Minister of Economy and Trade of Libya held talks on April 16 with the Deputy Foreign Minister of South Korea to strengthen economic and trade relations between the two countries. The meeting, attended by the South Korean ambassador, focused on expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in investment and development projects. Both sides underscored the value […]
The Ministry of Health under the Government of National Unity in Libya has signed two cooperation agreements with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and improving the national health system. The agreements were formalized during a signing ceremony in which the Ministry’s Undersecretary for Hospital Affairs underscored the importance […]
Libya, the United States and Italy have issued Monday a joint statement announcing the launch of “Flintlock 2026” military exercise, scheduled to officially begin later this Week. The exercise, part of the annual program led by the United States Africa Command, brings together forces from more than 30 countries, including Libya, and will involve coordinated […]