Local News: Political News
The UN mission announces the launch of meetings focusing on security and the economy within the structured dialogue
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Tripoli, January 18, 2025 (LANA) – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced the commencement of meetings on the security and economic tracks within the structured dialogue process on Sunday in Tripoli. These meetings, held simultaneously in person and facilitated by the Mission, are scheduled to continue for the next four days.UNSMIL explained that these meetings aim to organize discussions on the most pressing security and economic challenges. The two tracks are expected to finalize a list of key issues... Read more
Reactivating the fifth gas unit at the South Tripoli power station
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Tripoli, January 18, 2026 (LANA) – The General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) announced on Sunday the reactivation of the fifth gas turbine unit at the South Tripoli power plant, gradually connecting it to the grid.The company stated that the reactivation followed the completion of major mechanical and electrical overhauls and all scheduled operational tests, which took more than forty days. These operations were carried out by the plant's technicians and engineers in collaboration with the American company GE, to... Read more
The Prime Minister of the National Unity Government receives the Qatari Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation.
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Misrata, January 18, 2026 (LANA) – The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dabaiba, received the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani, and his accompanying delegation upon their arrival in the Misrata Free Zone on Sunday.The government's media office reported that Dabaiba and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman held a meeting to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two brotherly countries and develop economic and investment... Read more
Al-Menfi discusses the latest political, economic, and security developments with representatives of parliamentary blocs in the House of Representatives.
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Tripoli, January 18, 2026 (LANA) – The Head of the Presidential Council, Mohammed Al-Menfi, met today, Sunday, at the Council's headquarters in Tripoli, with a number of representatives of parliamentary blocs in the House of Representatives.The Presidential Council's media office stated that the meeting was held to discuss the latest political, economic, and security developments in the country. Emphasis was also placed on the need to move forward with the implementation of the political agreement and its annexes, as well as... Read more
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
