Oil union demands corruption investigation into former NOC chief
The head of the Oil and Gas Workers Union, Salem Al-Rumeih, has urged the Attorney General to launch a corruption investigation against Farhat Bengdara, the recently resigned head of the National Oil Corporation (NOC).
Al-Rumeih alleges that Bengdara misappropriated $230 million from Dubai Bank, which Bengdara heads and in which Libya holds a 60% stake. According to Al-Rumeih, the funds were handed over to three Emirati security firms in 2019, and the amount has yet to be reimbursed.
Acting Chief of NOC: Libya's oil production can reach 2 million bpd if funds are available
The Acting Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Masoud Suleiman, has said that the NOC is determined to reach a production of two million barrels per day (bpd) within the next three years provided that sufficient funding would be provided to achieve this goal.
Suleiman added during the opening of the Libya Energy and Economy Summit in Tripoli, on Saturday, that the Libyan oil sector is in a continuous recovery, as it has exceeded 1.4 million barrels per day, in addition to the production of gas and condensates, despite the size of the challenges and difficulties.
CAF slaps Libya fans with two-match ban, $50.000 fine
The Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decided on Sunday to punish the Libyan Football Federation by banning fans from attending two matches of the Libyan national team, with a fine of 50.000 dollars.
CAF said on its website that the penalty was due to the incidents that occurred during the match between the Libyan national team and Benin, which was held in Tripoli on November 18.
Tripoli among Africa’s most affordable cities for 2025
Tripoli has been ranked as one of Africa’s top five cities with the lowest cost of living for 2025, according to Business Insider Africa.
The rankings, derived from data analyzed by the global database Numbeo, place the Libyan capital in third position on the continent and 15th globally, with a cost of living index score of 20.6.
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.
Will the people unite in 2025?
This will not happen while Haftar is among us. So why is it impossible to establish a successful state in Libya under Khalifa Haftar’s control?
Libya is now classified as a failed state, and the USA classifies Libya as a threat to its security, as do European countries, which place Libya in level 4 in terms of travel warnings.
NOC: Crude oil production exceeds 1.4 million bpd
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced that crude oil production reached 1,413,000 barrels per day on Friday, hours before the launch of the "Libya Energy and
Algeria calls for full compensation for Libyan people for mismanagement of their frozen assets
Ammar Ben Jamaa, Algeria's permanent representative to the United Nations, has stressed the importance of the Libyan people receiving full compensation for the damages th
Libya and US sign MoU to protect cultural heritage and combat antiquities smuggling
The Libyan Antiquities Authority and the US Embassy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of protecting cultural heritage and combating antiquities
Audit Bureau partners with U.S. firm to boost transparency
The Audit Bureau has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chemonics International, a Washington-based development firm, to strengthen institutional capacity an
Libya’s oil chief steps down due to health issues
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced the resignation of Chairman Farhat Bengdara, citing urgent health concerns.
Libya partners with Qatar to boost healthcare services
Libya has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Qatar’s Investment Holding Company for Healthcare to enhance the country’s medical sector.
Libyan rights group urges ICC action over torture allegations in Haftar-controlled prison
Libya Crimes Watch (LCW) has urgently appealed to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to address alleged human rights violations at the Gernada Prison, located in east
Minister of Economy discusses with British Ambassador formation of joint economic committee
The Minister of Economy and Trade in the Government of National Unity, Mohammed Al-Hawaij, has discussed with the British Ambassador to Libya, Martin Longden, the formation of a joint economic comm
Libyan man hands over artifacts to Tourism Police in Masllata
The Ministry of Interior of the Government of National Unity has announced that a Libyan man handed over a number of artifacts to the Tourism Police and Antiquities Protection Service, Masalata Bra
Egypt confirms support for UNSMIL efforts to resolve Libyan crisis
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty has expressed his country’s aspiration to enhance cooperation with the Acting Head of the United Nations Support Mission to Liby
