Libya Crimes Watch confirms arrest of lawyer Munir Abeid in Benghazi
The Libya Crimes Watch organization has confirmed the arrest of lawyer Munir Abeid in Benghazi by armed men affiliated with the Internal Security Agency. Abeid was reportedly taken to an unofficial detention facility at the agency’s headquarters in the Sidi Hussein area without any legal procedures.
NOC reassures global energy companies about contracting mechanisms
The Chairman of the Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC), Masoud Suleiman, reassured the heads of major global energy companies regarding the contracting mechanisms with the NOC.
Suleiman confirmed that contracts would be conducted according to the highest standards of transparency and under competitive contractual terms. He emphasized that the NOC understands and protects the rights of its partners, prioritizing their interests based on the principle of shared profit, according to a statement by the NOC.
Aliou Cissé's assistants, Libya squad for Angola and Cameroon's matches announced
Thirty-one players have been selected for the Libyan national football team’s squad in preparation for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Angola and Cameroon. This comes after the Libyan Football Federation appointed Senegalese coach Aliou Cissé to lead the team until 2027, replacing Libyan coach Nasser Al-Hadeeri, who had taken over after the departure of Serbian coach Micho.
Libyan national team is set to begin a training camp in Benghazi on March 15, with player selection for the Angola and Cameroon matches handled by former assistant coaches Abubakr Al-Hark and Musbah Shangab.
GNU reviews with several ambassadors the opening of National Museum
The Chairman of the Committee for the Opening and Activation of the Libyan National Museum, Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs, Walid Al-Lafi, held a meeting with a number of ambassadors from Arab and foreign countries to discuss the ongoing preparations for the opening of the National Museum next April.
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.
Tripoli Eye Hospital defends corneal transplant program amid controversy
Tripoli Eye Hospital has reaffirmed its commitment to providing corneal transplants at Al-Khums Teaching Hospital, citing strong public demand for the procedures.
In a statement, the hospital thanked the Al-Khums Health Services Administration for its efforts in supporting the medical team and ensuring smooth operations.
Malicious calls to abandon celebrations of the February Revolution
As the anniversary of the February Revolution approaches, repeated calls discouraging people from celebrating it emerge, citing the current reality created by the revolution. They argue that the country enjoyed security and safety in the past, referencing the "ten loaves of bread for a quarter of a dinar" during the former regime. However, such calls were largely ignored as most cities were adorned with independence flags and portraits of martyrs.
Abu Agila al-Mariami's Lockerbie trial postponed
A report by Sky News UK stated that the trial of Libyan national Abu Agila al-Mariami, accused of participating in the manufacture of the bomb that caused the bombing of
Libya in talks with ConocoPhillips over oil exploration
Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Rjib Abdelsadiq, has met with ConocoPhillips CEO, Ryan Lance, to discuss cooperation in oil exploration.
Tunisia on alert as desert locusts cross from Libya
Tunisia's Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that small numbers of desert locusts have entered the Dhehiba region in Tataouine, coming from Libya, where the insects ha
Dbeibah declares school holiday until end of Eid break
Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, has ordered an extended school holiday starting Sunday, March 16, until the end of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
UN envoy meets Turkish FM to discuss Libya’s political process
The United Nations Envoy to Libya, Hanna Tetteh, held talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Istanbul on Friday to discuss support for Libya’s political proce
Libya, Austria discuss economic ties
The Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ashraf Al-Taib, discussed on Thursday at the Ministry's headquarters with Bar
49 migrants arrested in the Hamada desert
The Ministry of Interior of the Government of National Unity announced on Thursday the arrest of 49 illegal migrants after they were stranded in the desert in the Hamada
Members of 5+5 Joint Military Committee for Western Region brief Menfi on latest developments
Members of the "5+5" Joint Military Committee for the Western Region have briefed the Head of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Menfi, on their recent meetings aimed at u
HNEC extends voter registration for municipal elections
The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has announced the extension of voter registration for the second round of municipal elections to April 6.
'Kaniyat' leader detained over mass killings
A senior commander from the Kaniyat militia has been arrested in Libya on charges of killing 59 people, the country’s Attorney General’s office has announced.
