News Headlines, Friday, May 03, 2024
Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Italy's Interior Ministers discuss solutions to illegal immigration http://lyo.ly/5joh
Constitution Drafting Assembly's member arrested for second time http://lyo.ly/5joe
Libyan Parties Network warns against use of force to seize power http://lyo.ly/5joi
Security Council to vote on one-year extension of IRINI's mission off Libyan coast http://lyo.ly/5joc
Libyan Central Bank starts Article IV consultations with IMF
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) announced the beginning of "Article IV" consultations for 2024 with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Wednesday morning, at the IMF's headquarters in Washington D.C.
The CBL said on its Facebook page that consultations with the IMF would continue for ten days to evaluate the general economic and financial situation and the policies and measures taken in Libya in 2023.
North Africa Classic Car Show
The first show for classic car owners in North Africa was held in Tripoli by Tripoli Classic Car Club, in the presence of the mayor of the central municipality of Tripoli, the ambassadors of Algeria and Mexico in Libya, and classic cars fans.
More than 50 cars and motorcycles from Libya, Tunisia and Algeria participated in the show.
Relief for family as kidnapped child reunited in Benghazi
The Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed on Saturday the liberation of a child from his captors in Benghazi and the apprehension of those involved in the crime.
According to a statement from the office, they received reports of the abduction of three-year-old Mohammed Ahmed, a Chadian national, to extort his family for a ransom of 20,000 dinars.
National "Reading Challenge" takes off, Souk Al-Jumaa hosts first stage
The Ministry of Education launched the first phase of the "Reading Challenge" competition on Sunday at the Abdullah bin Masoud School under the supervision of the Education Directorate in Souk Al-Jumaa.
Minister of Education Musa Al-Maqreif announced in his address at the opening ceremony that the ministry intends to roll out a national version of the initiative, distributing libraries to 900 educational institutions in the near future.
State of emergency declared in Kufra as displaced population brings disease outbreak
The Director of Kufra Teaching Hospital, Ismail Al-Ayda, has expressed concern about the spread of infectious diseases among displaced individuals arriving from Sudan to Kufra. He noted that the Ministry of Health has declared a state of emergency in response to this situation.
Al-Ayda described the health situation in the city as extremely critical, highlighting that a significant number of displaced individuals are suffering from infectious and potentially life-threatening diseases such as tuberculosis, AIDS, viral hepatitis, malaria, and various skin conditions.
What will happen following Bathily's resignation?
Contrary to his previous briefings, the UN envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily spoke in his last briefing in mid-April, before the UN Security Council, in a different language and a sharp tone, in which he criticized the political class, describing it as selfish at the expense of their country’s interest, expressing his disappointment with them and their stubborn resistance to his initiative.
Tripoli to convene interior ministers for border security talks
The Ministry of Interior announced plans to organize a meeting for interior ministers from countries concerned with illegal migration and border security on July 3rd in T
Libya, Japan discuss embassy reopening in Tripoli
Deputy to the Presidential Council (PC) Abdullah Al-Lafi discussed with Japan's Deputy Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Yoichi Suzuki, enhancing bilateral relations be
Committee proposes urban supply plan to address groundwater flooding in Zliten
The Technical Committee monitoring groundwater flooding in Zliten has recommended a comprehensive urban supply plan for the municipality.
Dbeiba, Algerian FM discuss enhanced cooperation at Doha Forum
Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeiba discussed with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf avenues for bolstering cooperation across diverse sectors between their respective n
Austrian companies express desire to invest in Libyan health sector
The Minister of Health, Ramadan Abu Janah, has held talks with the Austrian Ambassador to Libya, Barbara Grosse, on the entry of Austrian companies to invest in the healt
Economic Development Council discusses rationalization of spending
The Economic Development Council organized a dialogue symposium, on Tuesday, on rationalizing public spending, in the presence of experts in the Ministries of Economy and
GECOL announces resumption of work on West Tripoli Steam plant project
The spokesman for the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL), Wiam Al-Tayeb, has announced the resumption of work on the West Tripoli Steam plant project by the Kor
Libyan Airlines tests aircraft after maintenance
Libyan Airlines has successfully completed flight test of its Airbus A330 aircraft after a five-month hiatus for maintenance.
Italy plans migration talks with North African states, including Libya
Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi has revealed plans to meet with security officials and counterparts from Libya, Algeria, and Tunisia to discuss migration.
Dbeibah and Qatari FM discuss regional developments, bilateral cooperation
Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah met with Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to discuss the latest regional and international developments.