UNSMIL announces outcomes of DDR team
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) held its last quarterly meeting of the working group on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), last Tuesday, with representatives of the Libyan authorities, international partners and civilian activists from all over the country.
The mission said in a statement, Saturday, that the meeting, which location was not specified, focused on preventing the outbreak of conflicts, Libyan efforts to address the spread of weapons, reducing societal violence, national reconciliation, and rehabilitating members of armed formations and integrating them into society.
Al-Hawij directs to activate Libyan-Chinese Economic Chamber
The Minister of Economy and Trade in the Government of National Unity, Mohammed Al-Hawij, has given instructions to activate the work of the joint Libyan-Chinese Economic Chamber.
This came during his meeting on Monday with members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, at the Ministry’s headquarters, to follow up on the Chamber’s work plan, facilitate the work of the private sector, enhance economic cooperation, exchange visits, and form joint cooperation committees between the two countries.
Libya suffers first loss at 2026 World Cup qualifiers
The Libyan national football team lost match to host, Cape Verde, 1-0 on Tuesday, at the National Stadium in the capital, Praia, as part of the fourth round competitions for the teams of Group Four in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The only goal of the match came at the beginning of the first half: at the 10th minute. The Cape Verdean national team was in control of the field throughout the half.
In the second half, the national team was better, and missed three scoring opportunities compared to two opportunities for the Cape Verdean team.
New map identifies safe swimming beaches along Libyan coast
The General Directorate of Environmental Sanitation Affairs at the Ministry of Local Government reports that 32 beaches in Libya are unfit for swimming due to pollution.
The announcement coincides with World Environment Day and follows water quality analyses of recreational beaches along the Libyan coast.
In a press conference on Wednesday, General Director Ibrahim Bin Dakhil presented a map of safe recreational beaches across all Libyan shores, indicating that the results were based on data and analyses conducted by environmental sanitation units throughout the country.
Libya open to new Turkish school affiliated with Maarif Foundation
Minister of Education Musa Al-Maqrif received representatives from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) on Wednesday to discuss the establishment of a new school affiliated with the Turkish Maarif Foundation.
The meeting included TIKA coordinator Ali Benjakcil, assistant coordinator Hassan Mshayekh, and the Turkish Maarif Foundation School deputy head, Ahmed Emre Beqili.
Al-Maqrif emphasized the strategic partnership and historical ties between Libya and Turkey, noting the presence of 14 Libyan schools in Turkey that follow the Libyan curriculum under the Ministry of Education.
Libyan and Moroccan health officials review cooperation in medicine, insurance
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity and acting Minister of Health, Ramadan Abu Janah, met with the Minister of Health and Social Protection of Morocco, Khaled Ait Taleb, on the sidelines of the opening activities of the 77th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, which saw the participation of more than 90 countries.
Political Maneuvers and Electoral Challenges-The-Struggle for Control in Libya’s Municipalities
Despite the numerous conflicts between Dbeibeh and the mayors of the municipalities in the western region, especially the Amazigh, over the division of security directorates, the mayors still refuse to comply with Haftar.
Dbeibah: There is no justification for scarcity of cash and economic conditions are good
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has ruled out any reason or justification for the scarcity of liquidity that the country is currently witnessing, adding that “banks ar
CAF announces draw date for Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 qualifiers
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 will resume with the draw for the Qualifiers on Thursday, 04 July 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Confe
US sanctions Russian printer Goznak for Libyan currency forgery
The U.S. Department of State has announced sanctions against the Russian company Goznak, citing its involvement in counterfeiting Libyan currency.
Ministry of Economy discusses joint cooperation mechanism with FAO
Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade, Saad Al-Hneish, engaged in discussions with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to explore mechanisms
Second death of scorpion sting recorded in Kufra
Attiya Al-Kaseh Hospital in the city of Kufra has announced the death of the child Abdulkarim Boubashir, 12 years old, as a result of a scorpion sting.
Al-Baour receives credentials of new Spanish ambassador
The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Government of National Unity (GNU), Taher Al-Baour, has received the credentials of the new Spanish ambassador to Libya, Jav
Al-Lafi discusses with European Union Ambassador holding Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum
Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs, Walid Al-Lafi, has discussed with the European Union Ambassador to Libya, Nicola Orlando, preparations for hold
Berndt meets Libyan youth participating in Space Camp in America
The Charge d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Libya, Jeremy Berndt, has met with a group of dynamic young Libyans selected from across Libya to participate in the 2024 Space
Libya clarifies position on shared groundwater management
The Ministry of Water Resources says that recent media reports regarding shared groundwater, particularly concerning the Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System, were made by una
Body found in Ghadames confirmed as Algerian national
The General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons has officially confirmed the identity of a body belonging to an Algerian national.
