October 2025

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic sinking of a migrant boat off the coast of Sabratha, which claimed the lives of at least 18 people in yet another tragedy in the…

Libyan Express has learned from well-informed parliamentary sources that intense lobbying and political manoeuvring are underway within the Libyan House of Representatives to remove Speaker Aguila Saleh from his post.According to…

The Algerian oil company Sonatrach – Libya Branch has resumed its exploration activities in Block 96/2 of the Ghadames Basin in mid-October, following a suspension that lasted more than ten years.Drilling programme and final depth…

Tunisian Prime Minister Sara Zaafarani said that the national security of Tunisia and Libya is one, and that the two countries must confront their shared challenges together in order to maintain security and stability in both nations.…

French and Italian media have reported that Spain’s Civil Guard intercepted around ten military vessels bound for Benghazi last August in the port of Ceuta, the Spanish enclave located on the northern coast of Africa.According to…

Gold prices in Libya recorded a notable increase on Monday, compared to the levels observed on Sunday, according to platforms tracking the movement of the precious metal in the local market.The price of 24-carat gold rose to 760…

Political analyst Ezzedine Aqil has sharply criticised Italy’s policy towards Libya, accusing Rome of failing to provide any meaningful assistance to help the country restore its sovereignty over its southern borders, despite having the…

Calls to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv from international fixtures have intensified after violent scenes erupted at the Israeli Premier League derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv on Sunday, forcing authorities to cancel the match…

Jumhouria Bank has announced the successful completion of its full transition to the SWIFT-MX ISO 20022 messaging standard, becoming the first bank in Libya — and among the leading institutions in the region — to implement the advanced…

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has clarified that it does not have the power to impose or remove governments, reaffirming that its mandate focuses on supporting Libyans in overcoming the current political stalemate…

Member of the House of Representatives Rabia Bouras said that the absence of trust and a clear mechanism to implement the political roadmap poses a serious challenge to the success of the political process and all related tracks.In…

Germany will send three military personnel to join a US-led coordination centre in Israel tasked with monitoring the Gaza ceasefire, the Defence Ministry announced on Saturday.“The German government supports the 20-point plan and…

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Friday that progress on the India–Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC) depends on resolving the Palestinian issue, describing it as a key factor for achieving stability and regional…

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) announced on Friday, 17 October, the appointment of Martin Reynolds as the new British Ambassador to Libya. He is expected to assume his duties in October 2025,…

The Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAIP) participated as a guest of honour in the second edition of the International Forum and Exhibition on Transport, Mobility and Logistics (LOGITERRE 2025), held in Casablanca, Morocco, from 16…

Speaking to Al-Masar TV, as monitored by Libyan Express, security affairs researcher Mohamed Al-Sanousi said that Libya’s migration crisis has evolved from a humanitarian challenge into a geopolitical issue used by some countries as…

The Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) has announced that total production from two wells in the Hamada field has risen from 250 to 800 barrels per day (bpd), accompanied by a noticeable reduction in associated water content.According…

The World Bank has announced that the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has joined its Reserve Advisory and Management Programme (RAMP), which is managed by the Bank’s Treasury Department.The programme provides advisory and training…

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reiterated that Moscow’s position on Libya remains unchanged, emphasising the country’s ongoing engagement with both principal power centres.Speaking in Moscow, Lavrov stated that Russia…

Libyan lawyer and activist Essam Al-Tajouri has said that hosting a football match in Benghazi featuring one of Europe’s top clubs — such as Inter Milan or Atlético Madrid — would not simply be a sporting occasion, but a powerful…