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July 2025

HNEC, UN review 2025 vote plans

The Chairman of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), Dr Emad Al-Sayeh, met on Monday with Ms Stephanie Koury, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya, to review ongoing preparations for the second…

Libya opens doors to 40+ oil firms

Libya has attracted participation from over 40 international oil and gas companies in its latest licensing round, signalling renewed global confidence in the country’s energy sector.The companies represent a wide geographical range,…

Over 867,000 migrants in Libya, most based in the west

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has revealed that Libya is currently host to 867,055 migrants, with more than half residing in the western region of the country. The most represented nationalities are Sudanese,…

Israel rejects Western call for permanent Gaza ceasefire

Israel has rejected a joint statement issued by 25 Western countries calling for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza, and expressing concern over the humanitarian conditions in the territory.In a post…

Takala rejects unofficial PM endorsements

Mohamed Takala, President of Libya’s High Council of State, has stated that any nominations for the position of Prime Minister must be carried out through official and legal channels, rejecting recent endorsements made outside formal…

Al-Menfi restricts use of VIP lounge at Mitiga Airport

The President of the Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Menfi, has issued strict instructions suspending the use of the presidential lounge at Mitiga International Airport by any party—whether official or otherwise—without prior…

Libya’s 100-metre rule: why you can’t build by the sea

As coastal development projects continue to grow in popularity across Libya, one recurring question arises: how close can one legally build to the shoreline?The answer lies in what is commonly known as the 100-Metre Law — a…

Algeria ‘neutral’ in Libya, says Tebboune

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has firmly rejected recent allegations accusing Algeria of interfering in Libya’s internal affairs, reaffirming his country’s commitment to neutrality and support for the unity of the Libyan…

Benzeer urges UN to back Libya council plan

Dr. Ramadan Benzeer, Professor of International Law and Human Rights and member of the Scientific Committee at the National Center for Research and Scientific Studies, affirmed that the Berlin III Conference marked a significant…

Khoms Port set for upgrade with new 154-ton Liebherr crane

The Libyan Ports Company has signed a contract for the acquisition of a 154-ton Liebherr mobile harbour crane, marking a major step in the ongoing modernisation of Libya’s port infrastructure. The crane will be deployed at Khoms Port to…

Trump denies link to Epstein letter, sues WSJ for billions

President Donald Trump has rejected claims made in a Wall Street Journal report that a suggestive birthday letter bearing his name was among a collection of items prepared for Jeffrey Epstein. The president has described the letter as…

Mossad seeks to relocate Gazans, Libya named

The director of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, David Barnea, visited Washington this week to request US backing for a sensitive Israeli initiative aimed at encouraging several third countries — including Libya — to accept large…

UN presses Libya on disappeared MP Siham Sergiwa

On 17 July 2025, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) marked six years since the disappearance of Libyan parliamentarian Siham Sergiwa, renewing its call for a comprehensive, independent, and transparent investigation…

German authorities detain Libyan suspect on ICC warrant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has welcomed the arrest of Khaled Mohamed Ali Al‑Hishri, a senior Libyan official, by German authorities on 16 July 2025, following the issuance of a sealed arrest warrant in connection with…

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