Report: Libyan weapons seized en route to Sudan’s RSF

Sudanese newspaper Al-Mandara has reported the Sudanese army's seizure of a substantial arms shipment allegedly intended for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The shipment, reportedly originating from Benghazi, contained over 10,000…

Libya cautious over US role in Central Bank talks

Khalifa Al-Daghari, a member of the Libyan House of Representatives' Finance Committee, stated that the committee had no official involvement in the recent U.S.-led meeting in Tunisia concerning Libya's central bank. He indicated that…

59 municipalities to hold elections in January

Libya will hold municipal elections for 59 municipalities on January 1, 2025, the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) announced Sunday. These elections will be for councils whose terms have expired, including newly formed steering…

Yura to create 6,000 jobs in Tunisia by 2026

Yura Corporation, a South Korean company that specialises in the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive electrical and electronic components, intends to expand its Tunisian operations by adding 6,000 employees to its…

Menfi takes stand against dollar exchange tax

Mohammed Menfi, the Head of Libya's Presidential Council, has formally requested that the House of Representatives and the Central Bank of Libya comply with court rulings and abolish the fee imposed on foreign currency transactions. In…

Libyan date industry seeks revival

Despite dates being a cornerstone of Libya's agricultural sector and its second-largest source of revenue after oil, production and exports have been declining in recent years. The International Dates Exhibition in Jalu aims to…

Libya, Tunisia deepen trade relationship

Tunisia's latest trade figures reveal a complex picture of interwoven strengths and vulnerabilities. While the North African nation benefits from substantial trade surpluses with key partners, it simultaneously grapples with significant…

Can Libya’s oil sector survive the storm?

Libya's oil production experienced a significant decline due to a political crisis that lasted for a month. The crisis involved tensions between rival factions and led to the closure of important oil fields and ports. Output dropped by…

Turkey-Libya security cooperation intensifies

Turkey and Libya have engaged in joint naval exercises off the Libyan coast, involving a Turkish frigate and Libyan vessels. This activity is part of Turkey's ongoing naval operations in the region. Earlier this year, the same Turkish…