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Al-Baour: Libya Possesses High Digital Readiness and Internet Penetration Exceeds 90%
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Tripoli, June 1, 2026 (LANA) – The Chairman of the General Authority for Communications and Informatics, Abdul Basit Al-Baour, affirmed that Libya has achieved remarkable progress in digital transformation and communications indicators. He noted that internet penetration has exceeded 90%, while smartphone ownership has surpassed 85%, reflecting a high level of digital readiness among citizens and paving the way for expanding electronic services across various sectors.During his speech today,... Read more
Dbaiba adopts AI Ethics Charter and launches National Digital Transformation Strategy 2026–2030.
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Tripoli, June 1, 2026 (LANA) – Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbaiba of the Government of National Unity adopted the Artificial Intelligence Ethics Charter and launched the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030 on Monday.The Prime Minister's Media Office stated on its official page that the Charter was announced during an official ceremony overseen by the Minister of State for Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence, in a move aimed at consolidating the transition to a digital... Read more
Qaderbouh and HoRs' Finance Committee Discuss Illegal Immigration and the Fuel Sector
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Tripoli, June 1, 2026 (LANA) – The Head of the Administrative Control Authority, Abdullah Qaderbouh, met today, Monday, with the Head of the Finance, Budget, and Planning Committee of the House of Representatives, Omar Tantoush, to discuss the issue of illegal immigration and the financing of the oil sector.The Authority stated on its official page that the meeting addressed the repercussions of illegal immigration and rejected any attempts to settle migrants within Libyan territory, in... Read more
Al-Baour meets the Russian Ambassador
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Tripoli, June 1, 2026 (LANA) – The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity, Taher Al-Baour, met today, Monday, with the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Libya, Haidar Aganin, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and the latest developments in Libya.The Ministry stated on its official page that the meeting addressed prospects for enhancing and developing bilateral cooperation between the two friendly countries in... Read more
38 irregular migrants rescued off the coast of Sirte.
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Sirte, 1 June 2026 (Lana) Patrols of the General Administration for Coastal Security rescued 38 irregular migrants after intercepting a boat carrying them north of Sirte, approximately 120 nautical miles off the coast.The Deputy Director of the General Administration for Coastal Security, Brigadier General Abdul Hafeez Al-Qaddafi, told Lana’s reporter that the maritime patrols intercepted the boat at sea and rescued those on board before transferring them to Sirte's seaport to provide... Read more
