Local News: General News
Tetteh Concludes Visit to Misrata
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Misrata, April 28, 2026 (LANA) – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to Libya, Hanna Tetteh, concluded a short visit to the city of Misrata on Tuesday to reaffirm support for the political process leading to elections.The mission stated on its official page that Tetteh held a series of meetings with members of the municipal council, members of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State, representatives of civil society, women and youth,... Read more
Libyan Army participates in the EFES 2026 international exercise in Turkey.
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Izmir, 28 April 2026 (Lana) In accordance with the directives of the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army, Lieutenant General Dr. Salah al-Din al-Namroush, advance units of the General Staff are continuing their training at a designated camp in Izmir, Turkey, as part of the international tactical exercise “EFES 2026,” which is being held with the participation of several friendly and allied nations.This participation is part of the biennial exercises, which aim to enhance joint... Read more
Ministry of Local Government holds a meeting with the UN.
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Tripoli, 28 April 2026 (Lana)—GNU Minister of Local Government, Abdulshafi Al-Juwaifi, met with the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya, Sophie Kemkhadze, to discuss the progress of joint cooperation projects and the challenges they face, in addition to discussing prospects for strengthening future partnerships to support the development of the local governance system and improve the quality of services provided to citizens.This meeting... Read more
Final preparations for the opening of the Chadian Consulate General in Benghazi.
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Benghazi, 27 April 2026 (Lana)—The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the government appointed by the House of Representatives announced the final preparations for the opening of the Consulate General of Chad in Benghazi, with its official inauguration expected in the coming period.In a statement, the ministry stated that the opening of the consulate will be an important addition to diplomatic cooperation by facilitating consular services for citizens,... Read more
UN official: Libyan women are essential in shaping Libya’s present and future.
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Tripoli, 27 April 2026 (Lana)—Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, UN Resident Coordinator in Libya, Ulrika Richardson, stated that the Libyan women continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the country's present and future, praising their strength, courage, and determination across various sectors.This came in a tweet by her on the occasion of the Libyan Women’s National Day, on April 26th each year, and said that she reflected on the many inspiring Libyan women she... Read more
