Libya

The Paris Criminal Court has issued a ruling convicting former French president Nicolas Sarkozy and several of his associates, after finding that they received unlawful funding from the former Libyan regime for Sarkozy’s 2007…

Libya’s Dar al-Ifta has urged the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) and the Ministry of Economy to suspend all import financing for Pepsi-branded beverages and revoke the licences of the company responsible for their distribution, citing what…

Siham Sergiwa, a Libyan Member of Parliament and prominent women’s rights advocate, has returned to the centre of national debate after the circulation of leaked images allegedly showing her body — six years after her abduction in…

The Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) has opened a new maritime post in the western city of Zawiya to be run by its Department for Combating Settlement and Illegal Migration, the agency said.SSA head Hassan Abu Zariba attended the…

The High Committee for the Libya Africa Transit Corridors Project has approved the scope of work for an upcoming consultancy tender, marking a key milestone in the preparatory phase of this strategic infrastructure initiative.…

In the midst of Libya’s volatile political divide, a new and largely invisible economy is taking root—one that is decentralised, lucrative, and increasingly beyond the reach of state control.Bitcoin mining, officially banned and…

The Head of the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA), Hassan Bouzriba, chaired an expanded meeting on Monday in the Ain Zara district, attended by a number of officers, non-commissioned officers, and personnel from the apparatus.The…

As coastal development projects continue to grow in popularity across Libya, one recurring question arises: how close can one legally build to the shoreline?The answer lies in what is commonly known as the 100-Metre Law — a…

In the labyrinth of Libya’s political chaos, where state institutions remain fragile and legitimacy is hotly contested, a new actor has gradually stepped into the spotlight.Known as the Tripolitanian Society, this informal…

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…

The Libyan capital, Tripoli, is experiencing a growing wave of public frustration with the performance of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). Increasingly, citizens perceive the mission not as part of the solution but…

European powers are seeking to impose a form of guardianship over Libya’s political process, according to Turkish political analyst Muhannad Hafizoglu, who has criticised what he described as superficial international engagement with…

The Deterrence Force for Combating Organised Crime and Terrorism has strongly criticised International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan following his recent briefing to the United Nations Security Council. In an official…

Al-Suwaihli Volleyball Club have won their first African Club Volleyball Championship after defeating Espérance Sportive de Tunis 3-2 in Sunday's final held in Misurata.The Libyan side, under the guidance of Tunisian coach Mehdi Bel…

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…

Stability Support Apparatus has rescued ten Bangladeshi nationals held captive by a human trafficking ring in Tripoli's Al-Hadaba district, officials said Thursday.Acting on reports of distress calls, the Stability Support Apparatus…

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi has announced that Italy, in cooperation with France, is supporting a Libyan project aimed at providing dedicated housing, healthcare, and educational facilities for migrants, separate from…

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) has firmly rejected media reports it described as "inaccurate" and "false" concerning oil revenues, asserting that such reports rely on unprofessional analyses and are intended to damage Libya's…

The World Food Programme (WFP) reports that Libya requires $18.6 million in funding to meet humanitarian needs through July 2025.The organisation noted that humanitarian requirements have increased following the arrival of…

A human trafficking network operating between Bangladesh and Libya has been dismantled, according to a statement from the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA).The operation led to the arrest of three individuals—one Libyan and two…