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Al-Koni concludes his visit to Geneva at the invitation of the University of Geneva and presents his vision for resolving the Libyan crisis.
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Geneva, May 7, 2026 (LANA) – Presidential Council member Musa al-Koni concluded a working visit to Switzerland on Thursday at the invitation of the University of Geneva. During his visit, he participated in academic sessions and intellectual dialogues addressing developments in the Libyan crisis and the future of stability in Libya and the Sahel region. He emphasized that adopting a regional system represents the most suitable solution to overcome the current political deadlock.Al-Koni explained, during a brainstorming session... Read more
Libya and Iraq discuss strengthening protocol cooperation and activating the joint committee between the two countries.
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Tripoli, May 6, 2026 (LANA) – The Director of the General Protocol Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Taher Hussein, received the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq to Libya, Dr. Ahmed Naama Al-Sahaf, at the Ministry's headquarters.During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance joint coordination in protocol matters, contributing to the development of diplomatic work mechanisms between the two countries.The Chargé'... Read more
Libya condemns the terrorist attack in Chad and calls for enhanced regional cooperation to combat terrorism.
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Tripoli, May 6, 2026 (LANA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a military base in Chad, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries among the armed forces.In an official statement issued today, Wednesday, the Ministry expressed its profound condemnation of these criminal acts, emphasizing that they represent a serious threat to security and stability in the Sahel and Sahara region, and in Africa in general.... Read more
Dbeibah orders an investigation into a cocaine shipment seized in the Atlantic that was destined for Libya.
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Tripoli, May 6, 2026 (LANA) – The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, has directed the relevant authorities to launch an urgent investigation into the seizure of a cocaine shipment aboard a vessel bound for a Libyan port. The shipment was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean by Spanish authorities.According to an official letter issued by the Cabinet Office and published today, Wednesday, by the government's official platform, several relevant bodies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs... Read more
The World Health Organization praises Libya's freedom from trachoma
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Tripoli, May 6, 2026 (LANA) – Libya received official congratulations from the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, praising the country's achievement of being free from trachoma. This occurred during a meeting between the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, and a WHO delegation on Wednesday.The WHO delegation included the Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Hanan Balkhi, the Country Director, Ahmed Zouiten, and Senior Advisor... Read more
