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The British Embassy in Tripoli has categorically denied reports claiming it plans to close its operations, calling such assertions "completely unfounded" in a statement issued on Thursday.The embassy confirmed through its official…

Libya's Central Bank has instructed Jumhouria Bank to refund approximately 18.3 million dinars in transaction fees collected from customers using local bank cards at point-of-sale terminals.The central banking authority issued a…

Representatives from Libya and Niger met in Tripoli on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, to discuss the ambitious “Libya Africa Transit Corridors” project aimed at transforming regional connectivity across North and West Africa.The high-level…

Abu Salim, one of Tripoli's largest and most densely populated districts, is experiencing security challenges that have raised concerns amongst residents and business owners.The area is considered the main southern gateway into the…

A report published on Tuesday by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) offers potential solutions to the electoral deadlock that has hindered Libya's political transition.The recommendations were developed by an…

In a televised address Saturday evening, Libya's Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah defended recent security operations in Tripoli, characterising them as necessary steps to combat powerful militia influence in the capital.Speaking…

The US embassy in Libya has issued a firm denial following recent media reports suggesting American plans to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Libyan territory.In an official statement posted to their X account, the embassy…

NBC News has reported that the Trump administration has held discussions with Libyan officials regarding a possible plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Libya, according to sources including a former US official.The report…

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) issued an official statement early Saturday confirming that all operations across Libya's oil fields and ports continue to function normally and safely, with no disruptions to production.The…

Egypt issued an urgent appeal for calm in neighbouring Libya on Saturday following reports of overnight clashes in Tripoli, calling on all Libyan factions to "exercise the utmost restraint, uphold the interests of the Libyan people, and…