Weekly News Roundup: Friday, April 25, 2025
Libyan experts to issue 7th National Report for Human Development 2025 http://lyo.ly/5q4i
Crisis Committee: European report on Al-Asabaa town's fires hasn't been issued yet http://lyo.ly/5q4h
CBL opens investigation into boxes of local currency seen on black market http://lyo.ly/5q4g
Attorney General: Correctional institutions are largely under militias' control http://lyo.ly/5q4f
New shipping line connects Benghazi with China and UAE http://lyo.ly/5q47
Plans to resume production at Misrata Cement Factory advance
Officials have held key meetings aimed at restarting operations at the long-stalled Misrata Cement Factory, with plans to produce up to four million tonnes of cement annually in a two-phase rollout.
The factory, located south of Misrata, has been inactive since 2012. The latest discussions, led by the technical committee under the Libya Africa Investment Portfolio, are part of a renewed effort to revive industrial output and reduce reliance on imports.
Al-Hilal, Al-Nasr win as Al-Akhdar, Al-Ahly Benghazi draw in opening league matches
The first leg of the first round in the Eastern Region of the Libyan Football League saw victories for Al-Hilal and Al-Nasr, while the match between Al-Akhdar and Al-Ahly Benghazi ended in a goalless draw.
In the city of Shahat, Al-Hilal secured a valuable 1-0 away win against Al-Sadaqa, with the goal scored by Hami Al-Tunji. The win raised Al-Hilal’s tally to six points, benefiting from the three bonus points awarded for topping their group, while Al-Sadaqa remained at one point.
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.
Al-Sayeh: Over 4.000 cancer patients have recovered thanks to Libyan medics
The Head of Libya’s National Anti-Cancer Authority, Haidar Al-Sayah, revealed that over 4,000 patients have fully recovered from cancer thanks to Libyan medical efforts.
In a speech published by the Libyan International Conference on Oncology and Radiotherapy, Al-Sayah said that more than 4,000 scans were conducted in the country over the past year.
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.
GNU condemns Kashmir attack
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of National Unity (GNU) has condemned the attack that targeted the Pahalgam area in the Jammu and Kashmir region, which
New shipping line connects Benghazi with China and UAE
A new maritime shipping route linking Benghazi Port with major ports in China and the United Arab Emirates has been inaugurated, in what officials are calling a major ste
12 killed in horrific traffic accident on Ajdabiya–Tobruk desert road
Twelve people lost their lives in a tragic collision between a truck and a passenger bus on the desert road linking the cities of Ajdabiya and Tobruk.
Libya, Jordan discuss partnership opportunities in chemical and construction industries
The Minister of Housing and Construction in the Government of National Unity, Abubakr Al-Ghawi, held talks with a high-level Jordanian economic delegation to explore join
Two tons of war remnants destroyed in Al-Heera
The Criminal Investigation Department has announced the destruction of two tons of war remnants in the Al-Heera area.
Libyan FM participates in Arab League Council in Cairo
The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Government of National Unity (GNU), Taher Al-Baour, has arrived in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, to take part in the 163rd se
Emergency management centre explores media partnership with UNDP
The National Centre for Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management has held talks with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya to explore avenues of medi
Central Bank Governor reviews policies to diversify investment Instruments with J.P. Morgan
The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, and his accompanying delegation, has met with Daniel Zelikow, Vice President and Managing Director and Head of Publi
Japan opens 2026 government scholarship applications for Libyan students
The Japanese Embassy in Libya has announced the launch of applications for the 2026 MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Government Schol
Housing minister discusses revival of key infrastructure projects in Tajoura
Minister of Housing and Construction, Abu Bakr Al-Ghawi, met with a delegation from the Tajoura Municipality to discuss the reactivation of suspended development projects
