Libyan experts to issue 7th National Report for Human Development 2025
A team of Libyan experts assigned by the General Information Authority has begun an extended meeting to outline the general framework for the Seventh National Human Development Report 2025, including its themes and chapters.
The opening session of the meeting, which began on Wednesday at the headquarters of the National Information Authority in Tripoli, was attended by the Authority’s President, Abdulbaset Al-Baour, and the Deputy Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya, Mohamed Saleh.
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 frenzy of fake elites
Once again, in less than a month, statements by Musa Al-Koni, a member of the Presidential Council representing the south, have sparked controversy among activists and followers on social media. The previous time, he proposed an initiative to resolve the Libyan crisis, proposing a return to a system of regions and governorates, based on the principle of reducing the struggle for power and wealth by dismantling the central government and easing pressure on the capital.
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
Abu Salim prison massacre case postponed to next May
Abdullah Al-Senussi’s lawyer, Ahmed Nashad, announced that his client’s trial session has been postponed to May 13.
Libya, Japan hold talks on enhancing the role of Libyan women
The Libyan Minister of State for Women’s Affairs, Houria Al-Tarmal, has met with the Japanese Ambassador to Libya, Shimura Izuru, to discuss ways to strengthen the role o
Al-Asabaa: 231 homes damaged since start of the crisis
Al-Asabaa Municipal Council has reported that the number of homes damaged since the beginning of the crisis has reached 231, along with the burning of five cars.
Buraq Air resumes flights to Sabha
Buraq Air launched its first flight to Sabha on Sunday, connecting southern Libya to the capital, Tripoli, and other cities.
