Libyan analyst: Italy all talk, no action

Political analyst Ezzedine Aqil has sharply criticised Italy’s policy towards Libya, accusing Rome of failing to provide any meaningful assistance to help the country restore its sovereignty over its southern borders, despite having the…

Tel Aviv turmoil raises alarm before Aston Villa clash

Calls to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv from international fixtures have intensified after violent scenes erupted at the Israeli Premier League derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv on Sunday, forcing authorities to cancel the match…

Jumhouria Bank completes ISO 20022 transition

Jumhouria Bank has announced the successful completion of its full transition to the SWIFT-MX ISO 20022 messaging standard, becoming the first bank in Libya — and among the leading institutions in the region — to implement the advanced…

UK appoints Martin Reynolds as new Ambassador to Libya

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) announced on Friday, 17 October, the appointment of Martin Reynolds as the new British Ambassador to Libya. He is expected to assume his duties in October 2025,…