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NOC and British Council Sign MoU
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Tripoli, May 15, 2026 (LANA) – The British Embassy in Libya announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Oil Corporation (NOC) and the British Council Libya, aimed at expanding English language training programs and enhancing skills development within the Libyan oil sector.The embassy explained on its official page that the MoU includes the implementation of specialized training programs, along with a "Train the Trainers" initiative, which will contribute... Read more
Abu Salim Municipal Council Discusses Improving Services
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Tripoli, May 15, 2026 (LANA) – The Abu Salim Municipal Council held its fifth regular meeting on Thursday evening, chaired by Mayor Mahmoud Attia Al-Rais, and attended by council members. The meeting addressed several service and organizational matters, reviewed current and future projects within the municipality, and discussed citizens' needs and ways to improve the level of public services.The meeting also addressed preparations for Eid al-Adha, discussing mechanisms for organizing the... Read more
African Union, UN, and French Leaders Discuss Peace, Security, and Development in Africa
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Addis Ababa, May 14, 2026 (LANA) – African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, and French President Emmanuel Macron affirmed their commitment to promoting African solutions to crises, supporting the partnership between the African Union and the United Nations, and developing collective and sustainable responses to the challenges of peace, security, and development in Africa.This came during informal consultations held by the three leaders... Read more
Al-Baour meets the New Chinese Ambassador
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Tripoli, May 14, 2026 (LANA) – The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity, Taher Al-Baour, met today, Thursday, with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Libya, Ma Xueliang, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral partnership and reopen the consular section.The Ministry stated on its official page that the meeting addressed prospects for bilateral partnership between... Read more
Al-Sour meets with Koury and Richardson.
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Tripoli, 13 May 2026 (Lana)—The Attorney General, Al-Sadiq Al-Sour, discussed yesterday with Deputy Special Representatives of the United Nations Secretary-General, Stephanie Koury and Ulrika Richardson, the security situation in Zawiya city and the urgent need to protect civilians from the recurrence of acts of violence and instability and emphasized the importance of enforcing the law in a reliable and impartial manner, holding accountable those responsible for criminal activities and human rights.... Read more
