Local News: General News
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
Narcotics Dispensed Without Prescriptions Seized in Al-Sabe'aah Pharmacies
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Tripoli, April 12, 2026 (LANA) – The Food and Drug Control Center, South Tripoli Office, seized a number of procedural and health violations during an inspection campaign targeting several private pharmacies in the Al-Sabe'aah municipality.According to the center, these violations included some pharmacies dispensing narcotics and medications for neurological diseases without valid prescriptions, a clear violation of the regulations governing the distribution and dispensing of these types of... Read more
Strengthening Cooperation between the Libyan Customs Authority and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
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Tripoli, April 12, 2026 (LANA) – Director General of the Libyan Customs Authority, Major General Musa Ali, met with a delegation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), headed by Mohamed Baraka, Regional Coordinator for North Africa in the Passenger and Cargo Control Program (PCCP). They discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation and support efforts to develop the customs control system at Libyan ports of entry.The meeting, held at the Authority's headquarters, addressed... Read more
