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African Union Reopens Tripoli Office to Deepen Libya Engagement
The African Union has returned to Tripoli after an 11-year closure, reopening a direct channel for cooperation. Libya remains politically divided, with its institutions still facing major challenges.
Libya's Teachers Keep Public Schools Shut Over Pay
A teachers' strike has delayed the start of public classes for about 1.6 million students across Libya. Educators want pay aligned with state salary scales, overdue wages, overtime compensation and health coverage.
Tripoli Construction Exhibition Expects About 150 Companies
Around 150 local and international companies are expected at Tripoli's 8 to 11 November 2026 construction exhibition. An architecture forum, an ODAC-backed schools initiative and current public tenders could bring suppliers into contact with Libyan agencies, but attendance alone does not guarantee contracts.
Libya Sets Out National Early Warning Roadmap
Workshops in Tripoli have produced a roadmap to link risk data, hazard monitoring, public alerts and emergency response across Libya. Recent deadly floods and nationwide weather alerts show the challenge of turning that plan into coordinated action by 2027.
Libya's Savings and Real Estate Bank explores housing partnership with China's Sichuan Huayuan
Libya's Savings and Real Estate Investment Bank is looking to team up with China's Sichuan Huayuan Construction Engineering Co. The Tripoli talks show Libya's push to bring in foreign expertise and investment for its cities.
Libya considers French air compressor tech to boost water sector
Libya's Ministry of Water Resources is looking at French air compressor technology from MAC3 to modernize water well drilling and support technical work across the sector. Tripoli is turning to international expertise as it faces tough water infrastructure problems.
Tripoli opens new air navigation centre as airport revival nears
Libya's Ministry of Transport has opened a new Air Traffic Management Centre next to Tripoli International Airport. This marks a real step toward restoring international flights and modernising the country's aviation system.
Libya launches national team to align education with labour market needs
Libya's Ministry of Planning is putting together a national team to close the gap between what schools teach and what employers want. The move aims to build stronger human capital and push forward the country's 2030 development plans.
Libya steps up talks with Hungary's Rotary International on green desalination project
Libya's Ministry of Industry and Minerals is ramping up negotiations with Hungary's Rotary International Ltd for a new water desalination plant using green technology. The plan aims to tackle water shortages and drive industrial growth by bringing in foreign investment.
Libya launches EU-backed push for cleaner energy and green industry
Libya's Ministry of Industry and Minerals has started a new phase of work with the EU and Expertise France. The goal: overhaul energy efficiency and speed up the country's move to green industry through new rules, training, and pilot projects.
EU names Alexis Konstantopoulos as new ambassador to Libya
Alexis Konstantopoulos is set to become the European Union's new ambassador to Libya. Tripoli's Foreign Ministry has started the process to accredit him, as both sides look to build closer ties.
Libya seeks ICC help after sabotage hits Tripoli and Zawiya power sites
Libya has formally asked the International Criminal Court for technical and legal support to investigate recent attacks on key electrical facilities in Tripoli and Zawiya, citing risks to national stability and the possibility of crimes against humanity.
Libya sets date for national energy transition summit in Tripoli
Libya's Ministry of Oil and Gas will bring together energy sector institutions in Tripoli on 24 September for a national conference focused on just and sustainable energy transition, aiming to chart a path for the country's energy future.
Libyan authorities seize ecstasy pills stamped with Gaddafi's face
Libyan security forces have confiscated about 100,000 ecstasy tablets shaped like Muammar Gaddafi, highlighting how criminal groups are using Libya as a transit point for synthetic drugs moving from Europe into North Africa.
Libya denies Ukrainian use of Misrata base in attacks on Russian ships
Libya's Ministry of Defence has firmly denied reports that its Misrata military base was used by Ukrainians to target Russian oil vessels, distancing Tripoli from claims of involvement in the Mediterranean's proxy conflicts.
Libyan Government Uncovers Coordinated Drone Plot Against Energy Infrastructure
Libya's Tripoli-based government has dismantled a sabotage cell behind suicide-drone attacks on oil and power facilities, exposing a coordinated campaign targeting the country's critical energy infrastructure during a period of acute service pressure.
Spanish and Libyan Chambers Drive Direct Business Engagement in Tripoli
Spanish and Libyan business leaders are accelerating commercial ties with a multisector mission in Tripoli, leveraging direct air connectivity and targeted B2B meetings to unlock new trade and investment opportunities across food, tobacco, and electrical sectors.
Libyan Health Union Warns of Talent Exodus Over Foreign Recruitment
The Health Sector Movement Union has escalated its protest against the Tripoli government's decision to hire 200 Syrian medical professionals on high US dollar salaries, warning this move could accelerate the loss of Libyan healthcare talent and further destabilize the sector.
Emergency Security Response at Janzour Fuel Depot After Drone Remnants Found
Libya's Janzour Fuel Depot has entered a state of emergency after suspected drone-related fibre-optic remnants were discovered on site. Security has been reinforced and special forces deployed, raising concerns over the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure.
Drone Crash at Tripoli Fuel Depot Raises Security Fears, No Disruption
A drone crashed near Tripoli's Airport Road Fuel Depot, narrowly missing fuel tanks and causing no injuries or fire. The incident follows recent drone attacks on Zawia's oil infrastructure, intensifying concerns over the security of Libya's critical energy assets.
Tripoli Chamber Targets Spanish Investment Surge with B2B Push
Libya's Tripoli Chamber of Commerce is set to host targeted B2B meetings with Spanish firms, aiming to unlock new investment in food, cleaning, tobacco, and electrical sectors-signaling a calculated move to diversify Libya's economic partnerships.
Tripoli International Airport Opening Pushed to Late 2026 After Years of Secrecy
Libya's Ministry of Transport has finally confirmed Tripoli International Airport will not open before Q4 2026, ending months of official silence and raising questions about the project's transparency and operational readiness after years of delays and restricted access.
Libya's Labour Ministry Orders Solar Panels Amid Power Crisis Fallout
Facing a summer of crippling blackouts and public unrest, Libya's Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation has mandated solar panel installations at ministry buildings, testing whether government energy directives can outpace the country's chronic grid failures.
Libyan Express to Launch Direct Flights to Malta, Rome and Milan
Libyan Express will introduce direct flights from Libya to Malta, Rome and Milan from 6 September, expanding travel options for Libyan passengers through a new partnership with Aeroitalia and 4Airways. The move aims to strengthen regional connectivity and competition.
Partial Blackout Disrupts Western Libya as Grid Instability Persists
A sudden disturbance in Libya's western power grid triggered a partial blackout, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities despite recent assurances from GECOL that the worst outages were over. Investigations are underway into possible technical faults or sabotage.
US-Libya Medical Team Completes 16 Paediatric Heart Surgeries in Tripoli
A US medical team, working with Libyan specialists at Tripoli University Hospital, has successfully performed 16 open-heart surgeries and paediatric cardiac catheterizations, advancing efforts to localise advanced cardiac care in Libya.
GECOL Brings First South Tripoli Power Unit Online Amid Ongoing Crisis
Libya's General Electricity Company (GECOL) has started operating the first unit at the new South Tripoli power station, a key step in efforts to address the country's acute electricity shortages and frequent blackouts.
Tajoura National Heart Centre Performs Quadruple Bypass Surgery
A medical team at the National Heart Centre in Tajoura, Tripoli, has successfully completed a quadruple coronary artery bypass graft on a 54-year-old patient with complex health conditions, supporting Libya's efforts to strengthen local healthcare capacity.
Tripoli University Hospital Performs Advanced Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
Tripoli University Hospital has completed a minimally invasive laparoscopic repair of a congenital anterior diaphragmatic hernia, allowing the patient to be discharged within 23 hours and highlighting progress in Libya's healthcare localisation efforts.
Libyan Experts Forum Sets Out National Development Priorities
The first Libyan Experts Forum in Tripoli concluded with recommendations to accelerate digital transformation, health sector reform, and infrastructure upgrades, aiming to strengthen state capacity and support Libya's economic diversification.
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