News

Report says Haftar's forces need permission from Russia to enter some military bases in Libya

The Telegraph said in a report that Russia had developed its military facilities and increased its weapons in three air bases in the country during 2024 according to analysis data from satellite images, adding: "Russian military aircraft continue to land and depart from Brak Al-Shati and Al-Jufra bases, indicating that supply deliveries are ongoing and that Russia had developed facilities at the Brak Al-Shati base and renovated an airstrip that enabled military aircraft to land."

Economy

Libyan delegation reviews boosting trade and economic cooperation with Turkey

A delegation of representatives of leading institutions in commercial and economic development in Libya discussed with the Head of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, Şekib Avdagiç, opportunities for bilateral cooperation and strengthening trade relations between the two countries. 

This came during the visit of the Libyan delegation headed by Murtaza Karanfil, representative of the Turkish Independent Businessmen and Industrialists Association (MUSIAD) in Libya, to the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce.

Sports

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.

Variety

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.

Education

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.

Health

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.

Opinions

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.

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