Local News: Political News
(LANA – Exclusive): Oil Price Fluctuations – How Do They Affect the Libyan Economy?
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Report by: Ahlam Al-JabaliBenghazi, July 29, 2026 (LANA) – As oil prices continue to fluctuate in global markets, particularly amid developments related to the U.S.–Iran conflict, attention is turning to how these movements will affect the Libyan economy, which relies heavily on oil revenues to finance public spending and provide foreign currency.Brent crude, the benchmark used to price most Libyan oil exports, rose at the opening of trading on Wednesday to $84.80 per barrel, an increase$... Read more
UNSMIL Reaffirms Support for Prison Reform and Judicial Independence in Libya.
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Benghazi, 29 July 2026 (Lana) The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) affirmed its support for efforts aimed at reforming the prison system, strengthening the independence of the judiciary, and consolidating the principles of the rule of law.Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UN Resident Coordinator in Libya, Ulrika Richardson, in her remark at the opening of the first Benghazi International Conference on Justice and Reform. Stressed the urgency to... Read more
Ambassador Thabet meets with Nabil Fahmy.
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Tripoli 29 July 2026 (Lana) Ambassador Abdel-Muttalib Thabet, Libya’s permanent representative to the League of Arab States and Chargé d'Affaires of the Libyan Embassy in Cairo, met with the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Nabil Fahmy, to offer congratulations on the occasion of his assignment to the duties of Secretary-General of the League.During the meeting, Thabet conveyed greetings and congratulations of the President of the Presidential Council, Mohammed Al-Menfi,... Read more
Al-Tarabulsi discusses strengthening security cooperation with the Chinese ambassador
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Tripoli, July 28, 2026 (LANA) – The Minister of Interior of the Government of National Unity, Major General Emad Al-Tarabulsi, met today, Tuesday, with the Chinese Ambassador to Libya, Ma Xueliang, to discuss prospects for joint cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in several security fields.The meeting addressed ways to develop cooperation between the two sides in the areas of training and capacity building, exchange of expertise and experiences, development of security communications... Read more
Al-Menfi and Al-Lafi adopt a number of decisions regarding the retirement of Libyan army officers.
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Tripoli, July 28, 2026 (LANA) – The Head of the Presidential Council, Mohammed Al-Menfi, and Council Member Abdullah Al-Lafi approved several retirement decisions for Libyan army officers on Tuesday. The decision was made in the presence of the Acting Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Dr. Salah Al-Din Al-Namroush, and the Director of the Office of the Supreme Commander, Lieutenant General Mohammed Bin Yousef.According to the Presidential Council's media office, the decisions included the retirement of several... Read more
