UNSMIL convenes youth discussion session on reducing violence in Libya
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) held a dialogue meeting with a number of youth from Zintan and Mashashiya at the mission's headquarters in Tripoli on the role of youth and local communities in reducing community violence and supporting social reform efforts.
The meeting was also attended by representatives of several civil society organizations, along with a group of leading women in the field of civil peace, according to a statement published by the mission on its Facebook page.
Tripoli to host Libyan Energy Summit in January 2026
Tripoli will host the fourth edition of the Libya Energy & Economy Summit from January 24 to 26, 2026. The three-day event will bring together government policymakers, oil companies, financial institutions, and technology providers with the aim of boosting investment and stimulating energy sector growth in Libya.
This marks the first major industry gathering following the launching of the 2025 licensing round — the first in 17 years — which includes 22 onshore and offshore exploration blocks. Libya currently has 167 active contractual blocks, with a reported exploration success rate of 33%.
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.
Culture minister discusses support for cultural institutions
Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Mabrouka Tougi, has held a series of meetings aimed at strengthening the country’s cultural sector and enhancing regional and international cooperation.
In a meeting with Mohamed Awad, Director of Misrata Cultural Radio, Minister Tougi discussed strategies to support the station, ensure the continuity of its broadcasts, and improve its cultural content.
In a separate engagement, the Minister met with Nasser Brini, Mayor of Gharyan, to explore opportunities for collaboration to revitalise the city’s cultural landscape.
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.
Deputy PM arrives in Cuba for global health conference
Deputy Prime Minister/ Acting Health Minister, Ramadan Abu Janah, has arrived in the Cuban capital, Havana, to take part in the fifth edition of the International Health Conference – Cuba 2025.
This year’s conference, held under the theme “One Health,” brings together global leaders, experts, and policymakers to share knowledge and address common health challenges.
Speaking upon his arrival, Abu Janah described the event as a "vital international platform for exchanging expertise and tackling shared health issues."
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.
Law Enforcement Force arrests 70 migrants in desert sweeps
The Ministry of Interior's Law Enforcement Force has announced the arrest of 70 irregular migrants of various African nationalities during desert sweeps.
Four unidentified bodies found in Jufra Desert
Jufra Security Directorate announced on Saturday the discovery of four bodies buried in mass graves in the desert between al-Ghani oil field and the city of Zella.
Dbeibah assigns exam supervision to National Examinations Center
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has issued a decision assigning the supervision of the basic education certificate exams for 2024-2025 school year to the National Exam
GNU launches development project for University of Tripoli
The Government of National Unity (GNU) has announced the launch of a development project for the University of Tripoli, which includes the construction of new buildings f
Foreign Minister affirms Libya’s condemnation of terrorist plots against Jordan
The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Government of National Unity (GNU), Taher Al-Baour, has expressed Libya’s condemnation of the terrorist plots targeting the
Belqasem Haftar signs contracts to build two hospitals in Benghazi
Belqasem Haftar, Director of the so-called Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund, has signed contracts for the construction of two new hospitals in the city of Bengh
Libya's Bargash elected vice president of Arab Basketball Federation
Fouad Bargash, President of the Libyan Basketball Federation, has been elected Vice President of the Executive Office of the Arab Basketball Federation, representing the
Bank official jailed over embezzlement case
A senior official at a Tripoli bank branch has been remanded in custody over allegations of embezzling nearly one million Libyan dinars.
Transport Minister, Maltese Ambassador explore steps to reinstate Libyan flights in European airspace
Libya’s Minister of Transport, Mohammed Al-Shahoubi, has discussed with Malta’s Ambassador to Libya, Charles Saliba, mechanisms for joint coordination to lift the Europea
Algeria wins seat on AU Peace, Security Council after competing with Libya
Algeria has secured a seat on the African Union’s Peace and Security Council after competing with Libya in internal elections held in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa,
