Local News: General News
Abu-Ghafah Urges Teachers to Prioritize National and Educational Interests and Return to Schools
Pulbished on:
Tripoli, November 5, 2026 (LANA) – On Thursday, the Minister of Finance in the Government of National Unity, Rashid Abu-Ghafah, appealed to teachers to prioritize national and educational interests, end their strike, and return to schools.Abu-Ghafah announced that the Ministry of Finance will transfer the funds for the "class-session allowance" for the 2026–2027 academic year—totaling 719 million Libyan dinars—to the Ministry of Education this coming Sunday, alongside the disbursement of... Read more
HoR's Speaker meets with officials from the Great Man-Made River Project
Pulbished on:
Benghazi, November 5, 2026 (LANA) – The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Al-Salihin Abdul Nabi, met on Thursday with officials from the Great Man-Made River Project Implementation and Management Authority to discuss the difficulties and challenges affecting the operation of the Authority’s systems, as well as potential solutions.The House of Representatives stated on its official page that the meeting took place at the House’s headquarters. It was attended by Abdulsalam Bal-Ashhar,... Read more
Phone call between foreign ministers of Egypt and Cyprus
Pulbished on:
Tripoli, November 5, 2026 (LANA) – Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos, discussed developments regarding the Libyan dossier—as well as recent events in the Eastern Mediterranean—during a telephone call. The discussion took place within the framework of ongoing consultations on regional issues and efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations.The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on its official page that... Read more
Cultural Committee of the Benghazi Book Fair Announces a Program Bridging Literature, Technology, and Identity
Pulbished on:
Benghazi, November 5, 2026 (LANA) – The fifth edition of the Benghazi International Book Fair continues with a diverse cultural and literary program curated by the Cultural Committee. The program brings together established literary and intellectual figures alongside young talent, exploring themes such as literature, identity, digital media, and artificial intelligence.Rehab Shanib, head of the fair’s Cultural Committee, stated that this year’s theme, "Generations Meet and Visions Renew,"... Read more
Security Council extends the UNSMIL's mandate until October 2027
Pulbished on:
New York, November 5, 2026 (LANA) – The UN Security Council announced on Wednesday the extension of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) mandate for one year, until October 31, 2027. The Council reaffirmed its full support for the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the Mission, Hanna Tetteh, in her efforts to promote an inclusive political process.According to the mission in Tripoli, the Council—through this resolution—noted the steps... Read more
