Libya declares state of emergency in southern region after heavy rains
Deputy Prime Minister/ Acting Minister of Health Ramadan Abu Janah has instructed the Emergency and Ambulance Services to declare a state of emergency in the southern region following severe rainfall and flooding.
Critical patients are being transferred to Tripoli for treatment, and authorities have been ordered to provide all necessary support to affected citizens.
NOC chairman holds meetings with US officials
The National Oil Corporation's (NOC) Chairman Farhat Bengdara held a series of meetings in Washington with a number of US administration officials to discuss ways to support the NOC's independence.
According to a statement published by the NOC's Facebook page, the meetings included a meeting at the White House with Amos Hochstein, Special Advisor to the US President.
Libya sacks national football team's coach Micho
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) sacked Serbian coach Milutin Sredojević (Micho): the coach of the Libyan national team on Thursday evening, following the Mediterranean Knights' draw with Rwanda in Tripoli, and the loss of its last match against Benin in the first two rounds of the qualifiers for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be held in Morocco next year.
The Libyan national team's stumbling start in the AFCON qualifiers hastened the sacking of Micho, despite the fact that the team has two important matches next October against Nigeria: the first leg in Nigeria and the second leg in Libya.
Libya's telecom authority reviews progress on 5G roadmap
The Chairman of Libya’s General Authority for Communications and Informatics has reviewed the progress of a committee tasked with preparing a roadmap for the implementation of 5G and future technologies.
During a meeting at the Authority’s HQ, the committee provided an update on its work, including the evaluation of the draft 5G roadmap. The presentation covered technical specifications and recommended scenarios for launching 5G services.
The discussion also touched upon preparations for post-5G advancements, with a focus on telecom tower sharing and cybersecurity regulations.
MoE ready to receive over 2 million students for new school year
The Ministry of Education of the Government of National Unity announced on Thursday its readiness to receive more than 2 million and 300 thousand male and female students for the new school year 2024-2025 immediately after the end of the Holy Birthday of the Prophet and Martyr's Day holiday.
GNU signs agreement with German Ottobock to enhance prosthetics services
The Support and Development of Therapeutic Services Authority has signed a key agreement with German prosthetics company Ottobock to establish an advanced workshop at Abu Salim Accident Hospital and the National Prosthetics Center. The agreement was signed in the presence of Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, according to the government platform “Hakomitna.”
Under the terms of the agreement, Ottobock will provide technicians to manage the workshop and train local staff, aiming to enhance Libya’s capabilities in prosthetics manufacturing and services.
The almost impossible mission of DiCarlo in Libya
Against the backdrop of the Central Bank crisis, oil production and exports halt, and failure of the parties to the crisis to reach an acceptable settlement, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, visited Libya and held talks with the parties in power in the east and west, as she was trying to determine degree of maturity of conditions for holding a new political dialogue, and to provide the necessary support to the Acting Envoy, Stephanie Koury.
Libya beats New Zealand in opening match of FIFA Futsal World Cup
Libyan national futsal team beat New Zealand on Sunday 3-0 in the opening match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan.
9 people imprisoned on charges of dealing with human traffickers
The Public Prosecutor announced the imprisonment of 9 people, including 7 Libyans and 2 Palestinians, on charge of coordinating the receipt of proceeds from illegal immig
Ministry of Health announces arrival of new dialysis equipments
The Medical Supply Authority has received a shipment of dialysis machines supplied by the Swiss company Dialife, coming through the Tripoli seaport.
Libyan Embassy in Madrid celebrates 250 years of relations with Spain
The Libyan Embassy in Madrid held a celebration, on Tuesday, to mark the 250th anniversary of Libyan-Spanish relations, and to honor those who contributed to enriching re
Ubari-Al-Owainat road collapsed due to floods
The Ubari-Al-Owainat road was collapsed, due to rainfall on Saturday and Sunday, according to photos circulated on social media.
AFRICOM Magazine: Nearly $1 billion in U.S. aid to Libya since 2011
The Africa Defence Forum, a publication from the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), reported that total U.S. aid to Libya has exceeded $900 million since 2011.
Libyan truck drivers face attacks and looting at Egyptian border
A group of Libyan truck drivers have shared videos documenting assaults and thefts of fuel and goods along the border with Egypt in recent days.
Libya, Malta FMs discuss regional stability and cooperation
Foreign Minister Taher Al-Baour held a phone call with his Maltese counterpart Ian Borg on Saturday to review bilateral relations.
Libyan Embassy in Jordan confirms disappearance of diplomat in Benghazi
The Libyan Embassy in Jordan has expressed its regret for losing contact with the embassy's diplomatic employee Osama Buhalaq during his visit to the city of Benghazi.
4 Sudanese refugees killed in a car crash south of Kufra
Al Kufra branch of the Ambulance and Emergency Department announced on Friday the death of 4 Sudanese refugees due to a car rollover in the Al-Awinat area south of Kufra.
