Mufti: Forming Advisory Committee is absurd, UNSMIL is deepening Libya's crisis
The Mufti of Libya, Sheikh Al-Sadiq Al-Ghariani, described the announcement of the UN mission to form an advisory committee without clarifying the criteria for selecting its members as absurd.
The Mufti said in his weekly program on Tanasuh TV that the words issued by the UN mission were nothing but a vicious circle of its previous words, and an increase in deepening the crisis in Libya.
UNSMIL urges for agreement on unified budget without delay
UNSMIL called on all relevant authorities in Libya to work toward an agreement on a unified budget without delay, saying it had taken note of the statement issued by the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Board of Directors following its first meeting in 2025 and underscored the urgent need for consensus on a balanced, unified budget.
Libya Cup returns after two-season hiatus
The Libyan Football Federation’s (LFF) Competition Committee has announced the return of the Libya Cup, marking the 24th edition of the tournament after a two-season break.
In a circular addressed to registered clubs, the committee confirmed that participation is mandatory for all 35 Premier League teams.
Meanwhile, clubs in the first, second, and third divisions have been given a three-day window to voluntarily confirm their involvement.
Libya moves to preserve cultural heritage with UNESCO support
The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development is working with UNESCO to have traditional dishes and archaeological sites recognized on the World Heritage List.
Minister Mabrouka Toghi met with Eric Falt, UNESCO’s regional director for the Maghreb, to discuss proposals. Among the cultural treasures under consideration are iconic Libyan dishes such as Bazeen, Fatat, Mbakbaka, and Couscous, alongside historic landmarks like Qasr Kabaw, Villa Silin,
PM Dbeibah celebrates graduation of 2,500 students at Tripoli University
Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah joined a grand graduation ceremony at the University of Tripoli on Saturday, honoring the achievements of approximately 2,500 graduates from various faculties.
The event also saw the attendance of several senior officials, including Minister of Higher Education Omran Al-Qeeb, Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs Walid Al-Lafi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs Adel Jumaa, University President Khaled Aoun, faculty deans, and members of the teaching staff.
Dbeibah awards medics of Tripoli Eye Hospital
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah honored on Saturday the medical, paramedical and administrative personnel at the Eye Hospital in Tripoli, in appreciation of the exceptional efforts they made during 2024.
Dbeibah hailed in a speech during a ceremony celebrating Tripoli Eye Hospital as one of the most prominent medical institutions in Libya what he described as the achievements made by the hospital, which included examining 200,000 patients and performing 12,000 surgeries in 2024.
Almost an impossible mission!
The UN Security Council has approved the appointment of Ghanaian diplomat, Hannah Serwaa Tetteh as the UN Special Envoy to Libya. A long time passed behind the scenes of the Security Council before the dispute over who would succeed the former envoy, Abdoulaye Bathily, was resolved between Russia on the one hand and America and Britain on the other. After the name of the Ghanaian candidate was put forward to the Council by the UN Secretary-General, the members voted in approval, but the Russian delegate asked for some time to study before announcing his country’s approval of Ms Tetteh.
US welcomes establishment of advisory committee in Libya
The US Embassy in Libya announced its country’s support for the establishment of the advisory committee announced by the United Nations Mission to Libya (UNSMIL) on Tuesd
New Libyan ambassador presents his credentials to Mauritanian Foreign Ministry
The new Libyan Ambassador to Nouakchott, Suhail Al-Turki, presented a copy of his credentials on Tuesday to the Mauritanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Salem Oul
Finland’s Ambassador to Libya seeks stronger cooperation and investment opportunities
The Finnish Ambassador to Libya, Teemu Sepponen, has expressed his country’s eagerness to strengthen cooperation and take advantage of the investment opportunities availa
Officials of Libyan Airlines, Afriqiyah Airways detained over aircraft safety violations
The Public Prosecution Office has ordered the detention of officials of two airline companies Libyan Airlines and Afriqiyah Airways following several aircraft incidents d
UNSMIL says Advisory Committee is neither decision-making nor dialogue body
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has reaffirmed that the Advisory Committee is not a decision-making or dialogue body but operates within a set timefr
Libya opens medical waste treatment centre in national clean-up drive
Deputy Prime Minister/ Acting Minister of Health, Ramadan Abu Janah, has inaugurated a new medical waste treatment centre at the Rabita Factory.
Minister of Economy reviews holding reconstruction conference in Libya
The Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohammed Al-Huwaij, has discussed with the Secretary-General of the Arab Economic Unity Council, Ambassador Mohamedy Al-Nai, organizing
GECOL imports German spare parts for Sirte and Al-Ruwais power stations
The General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) announced on Tuesday the import of German spare parts for the Western Sirte and Al-Ruwais power stations.
Human remains found in Wahat region, likely linked to illegal migration
The Wahat Security Directorate has announced the discovery of a human skeletal remains in the Al-Harash oil field area in the Wahat region.
Libya’s Hajj and Umrah Authority finalizes preparations for 2025 Hajj lottery
The General Authority for Hajj and Umrah held a meeting with the mission coordinators across Libya on Monday to finalize preparations for the Hajj 2025 season.
