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Libya’s Government of National Accord reshuffles cabinet

The Head of the Presidential Council Fayez Al-Sirraj has replaced five ministers in his government today - Sunday - in a new political change that goes hand in hand with the start of security arrangements in the capital Tripoli, …

Jamal Khashoggi: Dead or abducted in Istanbul

Fears are growing over missing Washington Post writer Jamal Khashoggi, after Turkish officials said they believe he has been murdered. Mr Khashoggi, a Saudi national, went missing after visiting the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on…

Russia and Libya discuss oil exploration work

The CEO of the Russian exploration company Rosgeologia (Rosgeo), Roman Panov, discussed with Mustafa Sanallah, the head of the Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC), the conduction of exploration works in Libya, the Russian company said in…

Libya’s NOC dismisses Audit Bureau report as false

National Oil Corporation (NOC) has today issued its official response to the false claims made in a report by the Audit Bureau (AB) regarding its operations and staff. The corporation expressed surprise and frustration at the…

Benghazi’s former mayor reportedly kidnapped

Sources from Lamloud Land neighborhood in eastern Libyan city of Benghazi reported that the former mayor of the city Ahmed Areibi had been kidnapped from his house, along with his son. Areibi's sister said on her facebook page after…

Tripoli’s Mitiga airport reopens after brief closure

Libya has reopened the only functioning airport (Mitiga Airport) in the capital Tripoli again after rockets fired in its direction forced a brief closure, officials said on Tuesday, days after flights had resumed following an earlier…

Libya to import $700 million worth wheat from Russia

Libya is eager to buy 1 million tonnes of wheat and animal feed from Russia for around $700 million, Libyan Government of National Accord Economy and Industry Minister Nasir Shaglan said in an interview published Sunday."We would…

Libya and Russia viewing resumption of railway projects

A high-level delegation from Libya will soon visit Russia to discuss projects for cooperation in the sphere of railway construction, Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) Economy and Industry Minister Nasir Shaglan told…