Local News: Political News
Al-Sunni: Libyans have been suffering for years and are tired of the repeated briefings without tangible results.
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New York, August 18, 2026 (LANA) – Libya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Taher Al-Sunni, affirmed that Libyans have been suffering for years and are weary of the repeated briefings and UN sessions that yield no tangible results.In his address to the Security Council session on the situation in Libya on Tuesday, he stated that these sessions must be accompanied by a genuine will to break the vicious cycle of political stagnation and move towards concrete measures that fulfill the Libyan people’s aspirations... Read more
France's representative to the Security Council calls on Libyan actors to engage in the political process.
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New York, August 18, 2026 (LANA) – The French representative to the UN Security Council affirmed his country's support for the efforts of the UN envoy to Libya, Hanna Tetteh, calling on all Libyan actors to seize the opportunity and engage in the political process, enabling the Libyan people to live in a stable, sovereign, and unified country.In his address to the Security Council session on the situation in Libya on Tuesday, he stated that Libyan unity is a prerequisite for achieving stability and addressing security threats.... Read more
The National Oil Corporation is discussing the city gas project and its delivery to all Libyan cities.
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Tripoli, August 18, 2026 (LANA) – During the first technical and financial meeting with the General Company for Gas Transmission and Distribution, the Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Masoud Suleiman, emphasized the vital role the company plays as one of the NOC's technical arms. He highlighted its crucial role in implementing gas transmission and distribution projects and developing related infrastructure.Suleiman urged the company to expand its operations to encompass various Libyan cities and regions,... Read more
Issa discusses with the British ambassador the developments in the economic and financial situation in Libya
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Tripoli, August 18, 2026 (LANA) – The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, met today, Tuesday, with the British Ambassador to Libya, Martin Reynolds, to discuss the latest economic and financial developments in Libya.The meeting addressed the efforts undertaken by the bank in implementing financial and economic reforms with relevant stakeholders.The meeting also covered avenues for joint cooperation in capacity building for the Central Bank with financial institutions in the... Read more
Economy: 27 companies from one family arrested with loans exceeding $146 million
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Tripoli, August 18, 2026 (LANA) – The Ministry of Economy and Trade of the Government of National Unity announced on Tuesday the suspension of the activities of 27 companies linked to three beneficiaries from the same family, with a total value of letters of credit exceeding $146 million.The Ministry issued a decision to suspend the commercial activities of these 27 companies as part of a review of the status of companies benefiting from letters of credit and to verify their compliance with the regulations and procedures... Read more
