Local News: Political News
Dabaiba: I am fine, and I continue to perform my duties and obligations.
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Tripoli, January 12, 2026 (LANA) – Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dabaiba, reassured the Libyan people on Monday that he is well and continuing to perform his duties.Dabaiba said on his official social media page: “Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds. I assure you that I am well after a medical issue that required a successful procedure, thanks to God’s grace and care. I extend my thanks and appreciation to the national and international medical staff at the Misrata Heart Center ).”... Read more
The High Council of State holds a session to complete the election of the High National Elections Commission.
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Tripoli, January 12, 2026 (LANA) – The High Council of State held a session in Tripoli today, Monday, to complete the process of electing members of the Board of Directors of the High National Elections Commission.The President of the High Council of State, Mohamed Takala, explained that the quorum for today's session reached 84 members, stressing that changing the Board of Directors of the High National Elections Commission is an inherent right of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State, and no party has... Read more
The House of Representatives convenes its session as Hammad, Naji Issa, and Masoud Suleiman apologize for absence
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Tripoli, January 12, 2026 (LANA) – The House of Representatives convened today, Monday, under the chairmanship of Speaker Aguila Saleh, with the attendance of First and Second Deputy Speakers Fawzi al-Nuwairi and Misbah Douma.At the beginning of the session, the Speaker stated that the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, the Prime Minister-designate appointed by the House of Representatives, and the Chairman of the National Oil Corporation had apologized for their absence and requested a postponement until the next.... Read more
The Electoral Commission oversees the elections for the pharmacists' unions in Tripoli and Misrata.
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Tripoli, January 12, 2026 (LANA) – The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) commenced the elections for the pharmacists' sub-unions in Tripoli and Misrata on Monday, under the supervision of the Department of Elections for Professional Unions, Federations, and Associations. This initiative is part of the HNEC's support for democratic practices and its efforts to strengthen the role of professional unions.According to a statement published on the HNEC's official page, voting is taking place at the HNEC headquarters in... Read more
(LANA - Exclusive): (Ezzedine Al-Gharabi) chosen as mayor of Benghazi
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Benghazi, January 12, 2026 (LANA) – Elected municipal council member Suad Al-Oraibi announced today, Monday, that Ezzedine Al-Gharabi was nominated as mayor of Benghazi at the headquarters of the High National Elections Commission – Major Electoral Administration Office.In a statement to the Libyan News Agency (LANA), Al-Gharabi explained that the selection was by acclamation, as he was the sole candidate for the position, and with the approval of all members. She noted that the relevant organizational procedures had been... Read more
