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Saleh: Rapprochement between Egypt and Turkey is opportunity to resolve Libya's crisis

The Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives (HoR), Aqila Saleh, has commended the Egyptian-Turkish rapprochement and said that it contributes to resolving the Libyan crisis as well as facilitates the withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya.

‎Saleh indicated in a statement to Russian news agency “Sputnik” that Cairo-Ankara rapprochement would help prevent a new war in Libya, and facilitate bringing together the visions among the parties to the crisis in Libya with the aim of reaching a solution.

Economy

Sports

Libya's Al-Hilal wins and Al-Ahly Tripoli draws in round of 32 matches of CAF Confederation Cup

‎Al-Hilal won against Al-Masry of Port Said 3-2 on Sunday evening at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benghazi, in the first leg of the 32nd round of the CAF Confederation Cup.

The visiting team took the lead in the last minute of the first half. In the second half, Al-Hilal scored the equalizer and after the goal, Al-Masry intensified its attempts to score the second goal, which was achieved at the 63rd minute.

Variety

Libya's telecom authority reviews progress on 5G roadmap

The Chairman of Libya’s General Authority for Communications and Informatics has reviewed the progress of a committee tasked with preparing a roadmap for the implementation of 5G and future technologies.

During a meeting at the Authority’s HQ, the committee provided an update on its work, including the evaluation of the draft 5G roadmap. The presentation covered technical specifications and recommended scenarios for launching 5G services.

The discussion also touched upon preparations for post-5G advancements, with a focus on telecom tower sharing and cybersecurity regulations.

Education

MoE ready to receive over 2 million students for new school year

The Ministry of Education of the Government of National Unity announced on Thursday its readiness to receive more than 2 million and 300 thousand male and female students for the new school year 2024-2025 immediately after the end of the Holy Birthday of the Prophet and Martyr's Day holiday.

Health

GNU signs agreement with German Ottobock to enhance prosthetics services

The Support and Development of Therapeutic Services Authority has signed a key agreement with German prosthetics company Ottobock to establish an advanced workshop at Abu Salim Accident Hospital and the National Prosthetics Center. The agreement was signed in the presence of Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, according to the government platform “Hakomitna.”

Under the terms of the agreement, Ottobock will provide technicians to manage the workshop and train local staff, aiming to enhance Libya’s capabilities in prosthetics manufacturing and services.

Opinions

The almost impossible mission of DiCarlo in Libya

Against the backdrop of the Central Bank crisis, oil production and exports halt, and failure of the parties to the crisis to reach an acceptable settlement, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, visited Libya and held talks with the parties in power in the east and west, as she was trying to determine degree of maturity of conditions for holding a new political dialogue, and to provide the necessary support to the Acting Envoy, Stephanie Koury. 

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