Libya’s Tripoli Government meets with Italy to enhance military ties
Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) has strengthened its military ties with Italy amid UN calls for Libyan factions to...
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What does the formation of a private oil company mean for Libya?
In April 2023, a company was established in Benghazi that would break decades of precedent set in Libya, as originally...
Suicide bomb in Libya targets brigade operated by Tripoli
A suicide car bomb has hit the headquarters of Libya’s 444th Combat Brigade in Bani Walid, according to the Moroccan...
Nigeria warns that migrating to Libya is “suicide mission”
Nigeria has issued a strong warning against illegal migration, following officials meeting with a young Nigerian woman who was rescued...
Libya’s Planning Minister prioritises digitalization of banking sector
Libya’s Planning Minister Mohamed Al-Zidani has prioritised the importance of digital transformation in the country’s banking sector to drive investment...
Libya: weapons depot explosion injures 16 and triggers protest
Following the explosion of an ammunition depot in the Libyan city of Misrata late on August 31st, the spokesperson for...
40 Libyan MPs call for UN backed Prime Minister to step down
On September 1st, 40 MPs from Libya’s House of Representatives issued a joint statement calling for Prime Minister Abdul Hamid...
Tarek Megerisi: Russia’s Libya strategy threatens Europe
Amid the wider instability sweeping the Middle East and North Africa, Libya has risen to the top of the agenda...
Mediation efforts grow in Western Libya to prevent conflict
Fears that western Libya could slide back into conflict have heightened amid escalating militia activity in the region, according to...
Spain detains Libya bound ship carrying military equipment
Spanish authorities detained a cargo vessel on August 27th on suspicion of transporting military equipment to Libya, which has been...
Explosion in Libya nearby Misrata’s industrial zone
An explosion struck the Skeerat area close to Misrata’s industrial zone, forcing evacuations from the area, according to Moroccan government-friendly...
Libya’s chaotic local elections and another ambitious UN plan
General elections in Libya were scheduled for December 2021, but on August 21, 2025, the UN Special Envoy for Libya,...
Enforced disappearances rampant across MENA, rights groups say
With the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances held on August 30th, rights groups have warned that these...
Libyan fuel crisis now affecting water and food security
A fuel shortage in the Libyan city of Zliten has forced the closure of 35 bakeries and is threatening both...
Widespread repression across Libya fuels UN concerns
Both rival governments in Libya have embarked on a policy of repression amid militia violence and political discontent as reported...
