News

Clashes erupt in Tripoli as military commander Ghniwa is reported dead

Violent clashes broke out in some areas of Tripoli on Monday night following the killing of the head of the Stability Support Force, Abdul Ghani al-Kikli, known as Ghniwa, in mysterious circumstances.

The clashes between a coalition of the Joint Force of Misrata, the 444 Fighting Brigade, the 111 Brigade and the Directorate Support Force against the Stability Support Force centred in Abu Salim and Mashrou areas, the stronghold of Ghniwa and his group.

No official statement about the reason for the clashes was released.

Economy

27 Egyptian companies to participate in Libya Build exhibition in Tripoli

The Chairman of Egypt’s Export Council for Chemical Industries and Fertilizers, Khaled Abu Al-Makarem, confirmed the participation of 27 Egyptian companies in the 17th edition of the Libya Build exhibition in Tripoli, scheduled to take place from May 12 to 15, 2025.

The companies will exhibit over an area of 436 square meters, alongside participants from nine countries including Italy, Turkey, Egypt, France, Malta, Tunisia, Germany, China, and Austria. The event aims to strengthen economic cooperation between Egypt and Libya.

Sports

Al-Hilal and Al-Ahly Tripoli top their groups in Libyan football league

Al-Hilal maintained its lead in Group A after an exciting victory over its neighbor Al-Tahaddi, while Al-Ahly Tripoli got the first place from Al-Sweihli to top Group B alone despite a goalless draw with Al-Ittihad.

Al-Hilal defeated Al-Tahaddi 2–1, bringing its tally to 10 points—three ahead of Al-Ahly Benghazi, which moved up to second place after returning from Shahat with a 3–1 win over Al-Sadaqa, reaching 7 points.

Variety

Libya telecom holding company launches medusa submarine cable project

The Libyan Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Company (LPTIC) has announced the launching of the "Medusa" submarine cable project, one of the strategic initiatives that will connect Libya to Europe through an undersea cable stretching 8,700 kilometers.

The launching ceremony was attended by the Head of the General Authority for Communications and Information, Abdelbaset Al-Baaour; Chairman of the Board of LPTIC, Youssef Abu Zuwaita; Mayor of Misrata, Mahmoud Al-Saqoutari; and officials from telecommunications companies.

Education

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.

Health

Libya court jails health officials over faulty medical equipment deal

A criminal court in Tripoli has sentenced thirteen health officials and contractors to five years in prison after convicting them of involvement in the supply of medical equipment that failed to meet approved standards.

The case centred on employees tasked with verifying and receiving goods for the Ministry of Health, as well as agents from companies contracted to provide medical supplies.

Prosecutors charged a total of fourteen individuals after uncovering documents falsely claiming that hospitals in Ghadames, Jandouba, Nessma, and Al-Shuqayqa had received the equipment.

Opinions

Is Libya Becoming a Pawn in Trump's Migration Bargain?

Has Libya become the latest pawn in the international chessboard of migration politics? That question resurfaced this week following a CNN report revealing that US President Donald Trump’s administration held talks with Libyan authorities to designate Libya as a so-called “safe third country”—a destination where asylum seekers apprehended at the US border could be deported.

The report further claims that the Trump administration also explored deporting immigrants with criminal records from inside the US to Libya and Rwanda as part of a broader strategy to ease pressure on the American asylum system.

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Dbeibah receives Qatari Minister of State

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