News

Algerian Foreign Ministry: Dialogue among Libyans is only choice to end disputes

The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on Libyans in Tripoli to adopt dialogue as the only path to resolve disputes.

In a statement, the ministry said Algeria received with “deep concern and distress” news of the renewed armed clashes between “brothers in Tripoli,” which have resulted in loss of life and squandered the country’s vital resources “in vain and to no avail.”

Economy

Libya, Islamic Development Bank discuss economic empowerment and food security

The Ministry of Finance held talks with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to explore support for a number of development initiatives.

Finance Minister Khaled Al-Mabrouk met with an IsDB delegation led by Ahmed Ag Abou Bakrine in Tripoli during the group’s official visit from 10 to 13 May.

The two sides discussed economic empowerment programmes targeting small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as initiatives to improve livelihoods through sustainable economic strategies.

Sports

Al-Hilal and Al-Ahly Tripoli top their groups in Libyan football league

Al-Hilal maintained its lead in Group A after an exciting victory over its neighbor Al-Tahaddi, while Al-Ahly Tripoli got the first place from Al-Sweihli to top Group B alone despite a goalless draw with Al-Ittihad.

Al-Hilal defeated Al-Tahaddi 2–1, bringing its tally to 10 points—three ahead of Al-Ahly Benghazi, which moved up to second place after returning from Shahat with a 3–1 win over Al-Sadaqa, reaching 7 points.

Variety

Libya telecom holding company launches medusa submarine cable project

The Libyan Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Company (LPTIC) has announced the launching of the "Medusa" submarine cable project, one of the strategic initiatives that will connect Libya to Europe through an undersea cable stretching 8,700 kilometers.

The launching ceremony was attended by the Head of the General Authority for Communications and Information, Abdelbaset Al-Baaour; Chairman of the Board of LPTIC, Youssef Abu Zuwaita; Mayor of Misrata, Mahmoud Al-Saqoutari; and officials from telecommunications companies.

Education

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.

Health

Libya court jails health officials over faulty medical equipment deal

A criminal court in Tripoli has sentenced thirteen health officials and contractors to five years in prison after convicting them of involvement in the supply of medical equipment that failed to meet approved standards.

The case centred on employees tasked with verifying and receiving goods for the Ministry of Health, as well as agents from companies contracted to provide medical supplies.

Prosecutors charged a total of fourteen individuals after uncovering documents falsely claiming that hospitals in Ghadames, Jandouba, Nessma, and Al-Shuqayqa had received the equipment.

Opinions

Is Libya Becoming a Pawn in Trump's Migration Bargain?

Has Libya become the latest pawn in the international chessboard of migration politics? That question resurfaced this week following a CNN report revealing that US President Donald Trump’s administration held talks with Libyan authorities to designate Libya as a so-called “safe third country”—a destination where asylum seekers apprehended at the US border could be deported.

The report further claims that the Trump administration also explored deporting immigrants with criminal records from inside the US to Libya and Rwanda as part of a broader strategy to ease pressure on the American asylum system.

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Chadian immigrants deported from Tripoli

The Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency announced on Monday the deportation of a number of Chadian immigrants through Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli.

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