Weekly News Roundup: Friday, May 16, 2025
Security Directorates Support Agency thwarts assassination of its commander in Abu Salim http://lyo.ly/5qk2
Algerian Foreign Ministry: Dialogue among Libyans is only choice to end disputes http://lyo.ly/5qk1
Trump’s envoy: Washington will achieve success in Libya soon http://lyo.ly/5qk0
Turkey voices concern over Tripoli clashes and offers to help broker peace http://lyo.ly/5qjz
Health ministry denies reporting casualty figures from Tripoli clashes http://lyo.ly/5qjx
Libya, Islamic Development Bank discuss economic empowerment and food security
The Ministry of Finance held talks with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to explore support for a number of development initiatives.
Finance Minister Khaled Al-Mabrouk met with an IsDB delegation led by Ahmed Ag Abou Bakrine in Tripoli during the group’s official visit from 10 to 13 May.
The two sides discussed economic empowerment programmes targeting small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as initiatives to improve livelihoods through sustainable economic strategies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Getting rid of Haftar and his gangs prerequisite for state establishment
Two events will have a profound impact on the course of the Libyan crisis, especially the first, which caused great shock in various local circles and was met with anger, denunciation, and condemnation after the publication of footage of the MP Ibrahim Al-Darsi, who had been missing for a year.
Missing Persons Authority begins DNA sampling of bodies found on Misrata shores
The Authority for the Search and Identification of Missing Persons has begun collecting DNA samples from 30 bodies discovered earlier on the shores of the city of Misrata
Dbeibah orders emergency meeting to assess damage from Tripoli clashes
The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, has ordered an emergency meeting to assess the damage caused to citizens’ properties in Tripo
Ministry of Interior: Stolen vehicles recovered and theft suspects arrested in Abu Salim Municipality
The Ministry of Interior of the Government of National Unity announced on Tuesday that its Law Enforcement Department, part of the General Directorate of Security Operati
Chadian immigrants deported from Tripoli
The Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency announced on Monday the deportation of a number of Chadian immigrants through Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli.
Egypt and Turkey discuss Libya crisis in phone call
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has held a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and addressing regional is
Schools and exams to resume in Tripoli following security disruptions
The Ministry of Education has announced that schools and public examinations in the Greater Tripoli area will resume on Wednesday, following a temporary suspension prompt
CBL confirms deadline for withdrawal of 50-dinar banknotes has passed
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has confirmed that the deadline for the withdrawal of the first and second issues of the 50-dinar banknote officially ended on April 30, 2
Russia, Haftar discuss expanding defense cooperation
Khalifa Haftar met with Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov to explore ways to strengthen defense cooperation between the two sides, according to a statement release
Qatar, UN hold talks to support Libya’s political process
Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, held discussions in Tripoli with the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative and
Audit Bureau, Oil Ministry discuss reforms in oil and gas sector
The Audit Bureau President Khaled Shakshak met with Oil and Gas Minister Khalifa Abdelsadeq on Sunday to address persistent challenges in the country’s vital oil and gas
