West Coast Military Zone launches security operation in Zuwara
The West Coast Military Zone announced on Tuesday the launching of military operations against crime dens and outlaws in the city of Zuwara, after two similar operations in the cities of Al-Zawiya and Ajilat in the west of the country.
The Zone stated in a statement that "in the context of completing the military operation launched by the West Coast Military Zone early last January in the cities of Al-Zawiya and Ajilat, military operations were launched on Tuesday in the city of Zuwara, as part of the decisive efforts to eradicate organized crime dens and confront outlaws."
NOC recommends resuming production at Al-Ghani field
The Board of Directors of the National Oil Corporation (NOC) has recommended the resumption of production at the Al-Ghani field, operated by Harouge Oil Operations, which has undergone development operations in recent years.
This came during a meeting on Monday as part of a series of meetings to follow up on targeted projects for Teqaniya Libya , Harouge, North Africa companies, and the Oil Training and Qualification Institute for the year 2025, as well as the proposed budgets for their implementation.
Libya Cup returns after two-season hiatus
The Libyan Football Federation’s (LFF) Competition Committee has announced the return of the Libya Cup, marking the 24th edition of the tournament after a two-season break.
In a circular addressed to registered clubs, the committee confirmed that participation is mandatory for all 35 Premier League teams.
Meanwhile, clubs in the first, second, and third divisions have been given a three-day window to voluntarily confirm their involvement.
Libya moves to preserve cultural heritage with UNESCO support
The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development is working with UNESCO to have traditional dishes and archaeological sites recognized on the World Heritage List.
Minister Mabrouka Toghi met with Eric Falt, UNESCO’s regional director for the Maghreb, to discuss proposals. Among the cultural treasures under consideration are iconic Libyan dishes such as Bazeen, Fatat, Mbakbaka, and Couscous, alongside historic landmarks like Qasr Kabaw, Villa Silin,
PM Dbeibah celebrates graduation of 2,500 students at Tripoli University
Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah joined a grand graduation ceremony at the University of Tripoli on Saturday, honoring the achievements of approximately 2,500 graduates from various faculties.
The event also saw the attendance of several senior officials, including Minister of Higher Education Omran Al-Qeeb, Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs Walid Al-Lafi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs Adel Jumaa, University President Khaled Aoun, faculty deans, and members of the teaching staff.
Dbeibah awards medics of Tripoli Eye Hospital
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah honored on Saturday the medical, paramedical and administrative personnel at the Eye Hospital in Tripoli, in appreciation of the exceptional efforts they made during 2024.
Dbeibah hailed in a speech during a ceremony celebrating Tripoli Eye Hospital as one of the most prominent medical institutions in Libya what he described as the achievements made by the hospital, which included examining 200,000 patients and performing 12,000 surgeries in 2024.
Almost an impossible mission!
The UN Security Council has approved the appointment of Ghanaian diplomat, Hannah Serwaa Tetteh as the UN Special Envoy to Libya. A long time passed behind the scenes of the Security Council before the dispute over who would succeed the former envoy, Abdoulaye Bathily, was resolved between Russia on the one hand and America and Britain on the other. After the name of the Ghanaian candidate was put forward to the Council by the UN Secretary-General, the members voted in approval, but the Russian delegate asked for some time to study before announcing his country’s approval of Ms Tetteh.
Libya, Spain discuss resumption of direct flights and strengthening bilateral cooperation
An official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has discussed with the Spanish Ambassador to Libya, Javier Soria Quintana, the importance of resuming direct flights betwee
Partial curfew announced on illegal migrant workers in Zuwara
The Special Force in Zuwara activated on Monday an expanded security plan, which includes imposing a partial curfew on illegal migrant workers in all areas within the Zuw
Libyan Iron and Steel Company receives 162,000-ton iron ore shipment
The ship “CSK GENERATION,” arriving from Bahrain, has docked at the Libyan Iron and Steel Company’s port in Misrata, carrying an estimated 162,000 tons of iron ore pellet
IOM concerned about risks faced by immigrants in Libya
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says it is shocked by the discovery of two mass graves in Libya, containing dozens of bodies, some with gunshot wounds.
Libyan and two foreign nationals arrested for human trafficking in Kufra
Libyan authorities have detained a Libyan citizen and two foreign nationals on charges of human trafficking and migrant smuggling in northern Kufra, according to the Offi
Libya, Malta strengthen ties with focus on training and development
The Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation, Ali Al-Abed, met with Malta's Ambassador to Libya, Charles Saliba, in Tripoli on Sunday to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperat
Red palm weevil threatens Libyan date industry as infestation spreads in Awjila
The Mayor of Awjila, Ahmed Batroun, has sounded the alarm over the rapid growth of the red palm weevil infestation, warning it has reached a critical stage.
30 migrant bodies recovered from a new mass grave in the Kufra desert
Head of branch of the Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency in the southeast, Mohamed Ali Al-Fadhil, announced on Saturday evening the discovery of a new mass grave in the Kufr
Libya, Russia discuss cooperation at International Forums
Russian Ambassador to Libya, Aydar Aganin met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Government of National Unity, Taher Al-Baour, to discuss joint cooperation files
Joint Security Room deploys patrols in Mizdah and its suburbs
The security patrols of the Joint Security Room have continued to carry out their field missions in the city of Mizdah and its suburbs, as part of efforts to enhance secu
