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Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC) announced the successful closure of polling centers across 16 municipalities on last Saturday, marking the completion of the third phase of municipal council elections. According to preliminary figures, 63,169 citizens cast their votes, representing an initial turnout of 68%—a sign of robust public participation in the local democratic process. […]
Heavy fighting erupted early Thursday, October 16, in the Libyan city of Zawiya, west of the capital Tripoli, following an assassination attempt on Mohamed Suleiman Al-Fitouri, commander of the Reserve Force under the internationally recognized Government of National Unity (GNU). Al-Fitouri and his aide, Abdul Rahman, were critically injured after being shot by an armed […]
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has selected Libya as the host nation for the “Flintlock 26” military exercise, marking the first time the country will stage the annual regional drills. AFRICOM Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. John Brennan confirmed during a visit to Libya that the exercise—set for next spring near Sirte—will bring together military […]
The Central Bank of Libya announced on Tuesday, 14 October 2025 that it has contracted to print 60 billion Libyan dinars (approximately 11.03 billion U.S. dollars) to sustain liquidity as it phases out old banknotes. The Tripoli-based institution described the move as a precautionary measure to replace the 1, 5 and 20 dinar notes with […]
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has cautioned that Libya remains entangled in deep political and security challenges, more than fourteen years after the establishment of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). In a report to the UN Security Council reviewing the mission’s strategy, Guterres commended UNSMIL’s contributions in managing political crises, facilitating elections, and reducing […]
Libya’s Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Al-Huwaij, has directed the Commercial Registry Authority to tighten control over company registration renewals in line with the country’s Commercial Code. Speaking during a meeting on Sunday, 12 October 2025, at the ministry’s headquarters, Al-Huwaij underscored the importance of enforcing the 2010 Commercial Law to ensure transparency and […]
Trade between Libya and Italy fell sharply in the first half of 2025, with total exchanges amounting to €4.76 billion, down from €6.02 billion in the same period last year — a 21% decline, according to data from the Italian Trade Agency cited by Nova News Agency. The downturn was primarily driven by a 25.3% […]
The United Nations is investigating the deaths of at least 20 detainees in Libya, many believed to be political opponents, between March 2024 and September 2025. Deputy UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nada Al-Nashif, disclosed the probe while presenting a report at the 60th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. The report […]
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 […]