Local News: Political News
The Electoral Commission approves the formation of a number of elected municipal councils
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Tripoli, January 18, 2026 (LANA) – The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has approved the formation of several elected municipal councils, based on the final results of the municipal council elections (Group Three – 2025), as part of completing the electoral process and strengthening the principle of elected local governance.This came during a meeting of the HNEC Board of Directors on Sunday, which culminated in the issuance of a package of new resolutions.According to HNEC Board... Read more
The head of the Government of National Unity, the Qatari Prime Minister, and the Italian Foreign Minister witness the signing ceremony of a partnership agreement for investment, operation, and development of container terminals and the expansion of t
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The head of the Government of National Unity, the Qatari Prime Minister, and the Italian Foreign Minister witness the signing ceremony of a partnership agreement for investment, operation, and development of container terminals and the expansion of the Misrata Free Zone.... Read more
Dabaiba discusses with the Italian Foreign Minister ways to develop cooperation between Libya and Italy
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Misrata, January 18, 2026 (LANA) – Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dabaiba of the Government of National Unity met today, Sunday, with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, to discuss ways to develop cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the economic and service sectors. They also discussed the issue of irregular migration, considered one of the most prominent shared challenges in the Mediterranean region.During the meeting, held in Misrata, the... Read more
Dabaiba announces the launch of a strategic partnership to develop and expand the Misrata Free Zone port terminal with investments reaching (2.7) billion dollars
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Tripoli, January 18, 2026 (LANA) – Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dabaiba announced the launch of one of the largest maritime infrastructure projects in Libya's history. This involves the signing of a strategic partnership to develop and expand the Misrata Free Zone port terminal, with investments reaching $2.7 billion. Qatari, Italian, and Swiss companies are participating, most notably MSC, the world's largest shipping company. The project aims to increase the terminal's capacity to 4 million containers annually.In a post on his... Read more
The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, his Qatari counterpart, and the Italian Foreign Minister participated in the signing ceremony of a partnership agreement for investment, operation, and development of container terminals and the
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The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, his Qatari counterpart, and the Italian Foreign Minister participated in the signing ceremony of a partnership agreement for investment, operation, and development of container terminals and the expansion of the Misrata Free Zone.... Read more
