Dbeibeh removes Abu Janah from overseeing Health Ministry over Iraqi cancer drug shipment
Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, issued a decision to relieve Deputy Prime Minister Ramadan Abu Janah from his duties overseeing the Ministry of Health and referred him, along with several ministry officials, for investigation over violations related to importing medicines outside the authority of the National Cancer Control Authority.
CBL, Administrative Control Authority form joint committee for economic reforms
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) and the Administrative Control Authority have agreed to form a joint task force to monitor and implement recommendations and outcomes related to economic reforms.
This agreement was the key outcome of a meeting between Central Bank Governor Naji Issa and the Head of the Administrative Control Authority, Abdullah Gaderbouh, attended by several department heads and officials from both institutions.
Al-Hilal and Al-Sweihli top two groups of Libyan Football League
Al-Swehli has taken the lead at the top of Group B in the first phase of the Libyan Premier League playoffs, sharing the position with Al-Ahly Tripoli after the conclusion of the second round of matches.
The tournament’s current top scorer, Ivorian Fily Traoré, led his team Al-Sweihli to a home victory in Misrata, defeating Al-Ittihad 4-1. Traoré scored two goals, extending his lead atop the scorers’ chart with 15 goals.
Libyan court jails 11 bank staff for embezzling millions
Tripoli Criminal Court has sentenced 11 employees of a bank branch in Tripoli to varying prison terms after finding them guilty of embezzling 29 million Libyan dinars from a government-linked account.
The employees, all working at a branch of the National Commercial Bank based in Tripoli Central Hospital, were convicted by the Criminal Court of the Tripoli Court of Appeals.
The funds were allegedly taken from an account designated for certified checks issued through the bank agency.
Higher Education Ministry says UNESCO wants to reopen its office in Tripoli
The UNESCO Regional Director for North Africa, Eric Falt, expressed on Monday the organization's desire to open a UNESCO office in Libya, pointing out the importance of permanent and direct communication in order to overcome all difficulties to complete stalled and future projects, according to a statement by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Cancer Control Authority: Libya hasn't imported medicines from Iraq
The Head of the National Cancer Control Authority, Haider Al-Sayah, stated that the Authority has not imported any medicine from Iraq or any Arab or Asian country.
Al-Sayah confirmed via his Facebook page that the Cancer Control Authority imports medications from the United States of America and Europe.
He stressed that the Authority is not responsible for any medicine imported outside its system and held those who do so accountable for any consequences that may arise.
The epic of the upcoming political process
UN envoy Hannah Tetteh has announced during her first briefing to the UN Security Council that the legal committee tasked by the United Nations with developing legal proposals and options to resolve the political crisis will complete its work before the end of this month. The mission will evaluate these options as the basis for the political process.
Tetteh did not reveal any details about this political process, its stages, or its stakeholders. This is likely to be presented first to the permanent members of the Security Council, and await their comments and demands to ensure their support when it begins implementation.
Japan looks to partnerships in Libya’s oil sector
Japan is seeking to establish business partnerships aimed at driving growth and innovation in Libya’s oil sector, according to the Japanese Embassy in Libya.
Al-Lafi discusses reconciliation with eastern IDPs
Vice President of the Presidential Council (PC), Abdullah Al-Lafi, has held talks with representatives of displaced communities from eastern cities to discuss national re
Tetteh meets South Korean ambassador to discuss Libya’s political situation
The United Nations' top envoy to Libya, Hanna Tetteh, has met with South Korean Ambassador Ji-hak Jang to discuss the country’s current political landscape and the import
Turkey and Italy pledge continued cooperation to stabilise Libya
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has pledged continued cooperation with Italy to support long-term stability and prosperity in Libya.
Shakshak holds talks with Turkish Ambassador
The head of the Audit Bureau, Khaled Shakshak, met on Tuesday with Turkey’s Ambassador to Libya, Guven Begec, to discuss strengthening cooperation with the Turkish Court
UNSMIL: Hate speech leads to war and crimes such as genocide
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has warned of the dangers of hate speech, stating that it can lead to wars and crimes against humanity, including gen
CBL reviews unifying public spending
Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Naji Issa, along with Minister of Transport and Financial Advisor to the Prime Minister, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, discussed devel
Dbeibah discusses cooperation with Russia
Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, has discussed prospects for cooperation in various fields with Russian officials.
Over 120 migrants rescued in Mediterranean off Libyan coast
A rescue vessel operated by SOS Méditerranée has saved 126 migrants in two separate operations off the coasts of Libya and Malta over the weekend.
Health minister assesses epidemic readiness amid emergency conditions
Deputy Prime Minister/ Acting Health Minister, Ramadan Abu Janah, has chaired a high-level meeting to assess the country’s current epidemic situation.
