Local News: General News
Minister of Economy and Trade Meets with Chairman of Brega Oil Marketing Company
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Tripoli, April 15, 2026 (LANA) – The Minister of Economy and Trade of the Government of National Unity met with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Brega Oil Marketing Company to discuss the fuel supply situation to the local market.The meeting also reviewed the pace of external imports in light of the current geopolitical instability. The meeting addressed the review of strategic reserves within the country and assessed the readiness of the supply... Read more
Dbaiba Appoints Ben Ghalbon as Minister of State for Prime Minister and Cabinet Affairs
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Tripoli – April 15, 2026 (LANA) – Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbaiba, appointed Mohammed Omar Ben Ghalbon as Minister of State for Prime Minister and Cabinet Affairs.Article Two of the decision, issued under number (136) of 2026, stipulates that it shall be effective from the date of its issuance, superseding any conflicting provisions, and obligating the relevant authorities to implement it.= ... Read more
CBL meets with IMF.
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Washington, 15 April 2026 (Lana) Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Naji Issa, and his accompanying delegation met with Mr. Brian Patterson, Deputy General Counsel for Legal Affairs at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in the presence of representatives from the IMF's Legal Department. The meeting focused on improving technical and legal cooperation between the CBL and the IMF and discussed the laws and regulations that the Bank plans to put in place, especially the draft law on fighting money... Read more
U.S. Embassy affirms that Libya’s role as co‑host of the Flintlock exercise is especially significant.
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Tripoli, 15 April 2026 (Lana)—The U.S. Embassy in Libya affirmed that Libya’s role as co‑host of the Flintlock exercise this year is especially significant; it highlights the ability of Libyan security institutions from east and west to work together to contribute to and lead regional security cooperation.The embassy said that this exercise is an important step toward stronger, more unified Libyan military institutions and improved regional coordination on shared security.... Read more
Resuming Flights Between Libya and Algeria
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Algiers, April 13, 2026 (LANA) – An air transport agreement between Libya and Algeria was initialed yesterday evening at the headquarters of the Algerian National Civil Aviation Agency. A memorandum of understanding regarding arrangements for resuming flights between the two countries was also signed.The Civil Aviation Authority stated that the agreement will enter into force immediately upon its signing by the civil aviation authorities of both countries. Under this memorandum, each... Read more
