Libya wants to retrieve $60 billion invested by Gaddafi in US Treasury Department
African Energy website revealed Monday that Libya had asked to retrieve from the US State and Treasury departments more than 60 billion dollars in Libyan assets, adding that Tripoli said the assets were secretly invested in US Treasury bonds by Muammar Gaddafi's regime.
A delegation headed by the Director General of the Libyan Asset Recovery and Management Office (LARMO) Mohammed Mansli is expected to meet with US officials this December to claim the assets, the report said, stressing that the existence of these assets was unknown until very recently, according to a source familiar with the claim who spoke to African Energy.
CBL to print 30 billion dinars in order to withdraw old banknotes
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has announced signing contracts to print 30 billion dinars to replace the old currency, saying the old banknotes will be withdrawn "smoothly" at a later-set date.
This came during a meeting held by the Governor of the Central Bank, Naji Issa, to review the plan of the Central Bank of Libya to solve the problem of cash shortages.
During the meeting, it was agreed to raise the ceilings for immediate payment at the level of individuals and merchants to 20,000 dinars for a single transfer for individuals, and 100,000 for a single purchase transaction.
Libya defeats Rwanda, revives hopes for AFCON qualification
The Libyan national football team secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Rwanda on Thursday evening in Kigali during the fifth round of qualifiers for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to take place in Morocco next year.
Substitute player Fahd Al-Mesmari scored the decisive goal in the 83rd minute, earning Libya three valuable points.
Following this win, Libya now sits fourth in the group with four points. Nigeria leads with ten points, followed by Benin with six points, and Rwanda in third with five points.
Libya participates in cultural and creative industries forum in Tunisia
The second regional forum on cultural and creative industries in the Arab world concluded in Hammamet, Tunisia, after three days of discussions from November 27 to 29.
Libya’s Ministry of Tourism and Traditional Industries announced the participation of Najib Al-Habshi, Director of the Department of Traditional Industries, as the country’s representative at the event.
The forum focused on developing traditional and creative industries, emphasizing their role in sustainable development across the Arab world.
Libya holds workshop on educational policy development
The Libyan National Security Council hosted its second workshop on Saturday in Tripoli, titled "Educational Policies: Between Reality and Development." The event brought together education specialists, school administrators, training centre representatives, curriculum developers, social workers, and parents to discuss Libya's education system.
Seasonal flu vaccination campaign launched by NCDC
The National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has officially launched its seasonal influenza vaccination campaign on,Sunday.
The initiative, which runs until the end of the month, is part of a broader effort to bolster community immunity and protect public health.
According to the centre, the campaign aims to prevent infections among healthcare workers, ensuring the safety of medical service recipients, especially those at high risk of complications. Officials have stressed that vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent the spread of influenza.
Municipal elections nullify invalid arguments
Perhaps the most important part of the fact of success of municipal elections is the invalidity of the political sides’ argument of the necessity of forming a single government in order for the general elections to be held. The municipal elections were held in 58 municipalities in various regions, in light of the political, security and military division, and in the presence of two governments, and no violations or attacks were recorded in the process, awaiting the announcement of the final results by HNEC, after the completion of the counting, review and consideration of the appeals.
Al-Lafi meets Dutch delegation on human rights and reconciliation
Presidential Council member Abdullah Al-Lafi met with a Dutch delegation on Tuesday in Tripoli, led by Gosha Korthals, Director of the North Africa and Middle East Department at the Dutch Ministry
Libya’s oil output hits 1.4 million barrels a day, highest since 2013
Libya's crude oil and condensate production climbed to 1.4 million barrels per day on Tuesday, reaching its highest level in over a decade, according to the National Oil
70% of Libyan land has not yet been explored, NOC Chairman says
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Farhat Bin Qadara, has revealed that 70% of Libya’s lands have not yet been explored, pointi
Libya, Japan discuss investment cooperation
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Livestock in the Government of National Unity, Hussein Al-Qatrani, has discussed with the Chargé d'Affairs of the Em
Koury meets with Balqasim Haftar in Benghazi
The director of what is known as the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, Balqasim Khalifa Haftar, accompanied by a number of the Fund’s work team, met with the Dep
Norland: Successful political transition in Libya depends on engagement of all parts of Libyan society
The US special envoy to Libya, Richard Norland, has stated that a fully successful political transition in Libya will depend on the engagement of all parts of Libyan soci
HNEC, Finance Ministry prepare for second round of municipal elections
The Chairman of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), Emad Al-Sayeh, met on Sunday with Finance Minister Khaled Al-Mabrouk to discuss preparations for the second
PM Dbeibeh orders urgent action for displaced persons from eastern region
Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh has directed the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Civil Status Authority to address challenges faced by displaced persons from Libya's
French Ambassador to Libya confirms his country’s keenness to enhance economic relations
The French Ambassador to Libya, Mostafa Mihraje, has described the visit made by a delegation of French companies to Benghazi on November 26 and 27 and the discussions he
Major roads in Tripoli closed for redevelopment of Martyrs Square
The Traffic Affairs Department of the Tripoli Security Directorate announced the closure of a number of vital roads starting Sunday, as part of the start of development w
