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Syrian and Israeli officials have held a rare face-to-face meeting in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, according to diplomatic sources — the latest sign of quiet efforts to manage tensions in the region following major shifts in Syria’s…

The European Union has sought to move past last week’s diplomatic dispute in Benghazi, where a senior EU delegation was expelled shortly after arrival, reiterating its continued commitment to working with all relevant Libyan authorities…

The Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAIP) is continuing preparations for the launch of the Misurata Cement Plant, as part of its broader strategy to implement industrial projects that support Libya’s economic development.The…

The Mauritanian Ambassador to Washington, Sisa bint Al-Sheikh Ould Bidah, has denied any knowledge of a planned meeting between President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing the…

BP is set to reopen its Tripoli office in the final quarter of 2025 as part of a broader effort to relaunch its operations in Libya, the country’s state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced this week.The move signals…

The European Union Delegation to Libya, along with the diplomatic missions of EU Member States, has issued a joint statement calling for urgent de-escalation as tensions mount in Tripoli and its surrounding areas.The statement comes…

The Libyan Embassy in Ankara has escalated its diplomatic engagement to secure the release of Libyan national Othman Al-Za’alouk, who has been held in custody by Turkish authorities for over a month in Istanbul.The embassy has…

The family of the late Abdul Monem Al-Marimi has announced the postponement of the funeral prayer to Sunday, 6 July 2025.The decision was made to allow for a detailed forensic examination of the body, to be carried out under the…

The Office of the Attorney General announced on Thursday that a group of Libyan prosecutors has successfully completed a specialised training programme aimed at enhancing their capabilities in international cooperation and the fight…

Libya’s cement industry stands at a critical crossroads. As demand rises—driven by reconstruction efforts, housing expansion, and infrastructure projects—the country’s reliance on imports and the chronic underperformance of local…