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The President of Libya’s Presidential Council of Libya, Mohamed al-Menfi, has renewed calls for comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council, declaring that Africa remains the only continent without permanent…

The former United Nations Special Adviser on Libya, Stephanie Williams, has revealed fresh details surrounding the collapse of Libya’s planned 2021 presidential elections, preparations for a confidential meeting in Abu Dhabi, and…

France’s state broadcaster Radio France Internationale has reported that two incidents this week have once again drawn attention to the presence of Russian-linked forces in southern Libya, following a helicopter crash that left five…

The Police Training Institute in Sirte has marked a significant milestone with the graduation of its first class of female police officers, in a ceremony held on Thursday and attended by senior security and municipal officials.Among…

A leading Libyan journalist has publicly criticised the country’s Minister of Culture following reports that Benghazi was not endorsed as a candidate for Arab Capital of Culture 2026.In a statement published on his personal Facebook…

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya has expressed grave concern over the killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, warning that the incident highlights the urgent need to address similar acts of violence across the country.In a…

Libya’s Public Prosecutor has confirmed that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was killed by gunfire, as investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death continue.In statements to the…

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Thursday concluded the National Reconciliation and Human Rights track of its Structured Dialogue, following five days of meetings that focused on key issues directly affecting the…

Libya’s vast oil and gas resources continue to attract international interest, but deep political, fiscal and institutional weaknesses raise serious questions about whether that potential can be translated into reliable commercial…

The Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAIP) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia’s Ajyal for Oil and Energy, signalling a move to deepen cooperation in the oil, energy and infrastructure sectors.The agreement…