Libya set for second phase of local elections in July

The UN's Hanna Tetteh met Libya's election chief yesterday to discuss preparations for municipal polls that officials hope will strengthen local governance across the troubled North African nation.Tetteh, the Special Representative…

Karmus slams UN envoy over Libya constitution claims

Adel Karmus, a member of the High Council of State and former member of the General National Congress, has criticised statements made by UN Special Envoy Hana Tetteh concerning the constitutional divide between eastern and western…

Trump “open” to Iran talks as nuclear deal hopes rise

US President Donald Trump has indicated he would be willing to meet with Iran's supreme leader or president as the two countries engage in discussions about Iran's nuclear programme.Following what a US official described as "very…

Misurata cement project takes next steps

The Technical Committee for implementing the Misurata Cement Factory project, formed under the Libya Africa Investment Portfolio Board of Directors' Resolution No. (13) of 2024, held its eighth meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, 22nd April, at…

Libya places 7% ceiling on foreign exchange profits

Libya's Central Bank has moved to regulate the nation's foreign exchange market with new directives aimed at standardising profit margins for licensed currency traders.In a circular issued yesterday, the Bank's Supervision…

Russian and Syrian intelligence officials meet in Azerbaijan

Sergei Naryshkin, head of Russia's SVR foreign intelligence service, held what he described as "a constructive and friendly meeting" with an unnamed representative of Syrian intelligence services, according to state news agency TASS on…

Tunisia reports marked growth in exports to Libya

The Tunisian Export Promotion Centre has revealed a substantial increase in exports to Libya, exceeding 18% growth between 2020-2024.According to an official statement obtained by Libyan Express, Tunisian exports to the Libyan…