Weekly News Roundup: Friday, September 13, 2024
DiCarlo winds up visit to Libya and affirms commitment to standing by Libyan people http://lyo.ly/5m3v
Grand Mufti welcomes recent decisions of Presidential Council and calls for more http://lyo.ly/5m3t
UNDP supports Libyan Justice Ministry's efforts http://lyo.ly/5m3o
U.S. marks flood anniversary, urges Libyan unity http://lyo.ly/5m3l
Turkey to pursue energy projects in Libya following maritime invitation http://lyo.ly/5m3q
Libyan-Chinese Chamber of Commerce drives paper recycling initiative
A Libyan delegation, comprising officials from the Ministry of Economy and Trade and private sector representatives, visited Chinese companies in Henan this week to explore opportunities for establishing a paper recycling plant in Libya.
The planned facility, which will cover a 4-hectare site, is expected to produce 200 tons of paper per day using environmentally friendly technologies.
Promoted teams join the table of the new Libyan Premier League's season
The seven-team league for promotion to the Libyan Premier League concluded with the last three matches: Khaleej Sirte vs Mahdia 2-1, Wifaq Ajdabiya vs Al-Andalus 1-3, and Al-Burooq vs Al-Ansar 0-4, so that the Khaleej Sirte and Al-Burooq teams qualified for the Premier League from the first group.
The Al-Watan and Al-Majd teams qualified from the second group, so that four teams reserved their seats in the 50th edition of the Premier League, while last season Al-Suqoor team was relegated from the first group, and Asarya from the second group.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Al-Sayeh discusses with Canadian Ambassador HNEC's readiness for elections
The Chairman of the High National Elections Commission, "Imad Al-Sayeh", discussed with the Canadian Ambassador to Libya, Isabelle Savard, the latest developments of the
HCS reviews Central Bank crisis with DiCarlo and Koury
Heads of the permanent committees of the High Council of State (HCS) have discussed with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo on Tuesday
DiCarlo praises HNEC efforts in organizing municipal elections
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo has praised the efforts of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC)
Libya loses second AFCON 2025 qualifier
The Libyan national football team lost its second match in the qualifiers for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Benin 1-2 on Tuesday at Felix Stadium in Ivo
Public Prosecutor investigates corruption at Ali Omar Askar Hospital
The Public Prosecutor has ordered the detention of a former director of Ali Omar Askar Hospital and administrative and public relations officials on charges of financial
Tripoli's Traffic Department reports 816 accidents in July, resulting in 202 deaths
The Tripoli Traffic and Licensing Department recorded 816 traffic accidents in July, leading to 202 deaths, 331 serious injuries, and 283 minor injuries.
Human Rights Watch: Libyan authorities are failing to compensate Derna victims
Human Rights Watch accused the Libyan authorities of failing to provide adequate compensation and support for reconstruction a year after the flood disaster that destroye
Turkey refuses to allow Operation IRINI to inspect a ship heading to Libya
Turkey has refused to allow the European Maritime Operation IRINI team to inspect a ship heading to Libya, according to the operation's account on the X platform.
GNU discusses disbursing social grants early next week
Minister of Finance, Khaled al-Mabrouk and Minister of Social Affairs Wafaa al-Kilani have discussed the electronic link between the two ministries and with the Civil Sta
Female activist still in prison for criticizing misconduct of Haftar’s forces
Amnesty International has called on Haftar's forces to ensure the immediate release of activist Mariam al-Werfalli.
