Local News: Political News
Libya and Nigeria affirm their commitment to strengthening African coordination and commend the reopening of the Sahel and Sahara Community headquarters in Tripoli
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Addis Ababa, July 29, 2026 (LANA) – The Libyan and Nigerian sides emphasized the importance of continued consultation and coordination within the African Union's bodies and institutions to address regional and international challenges in a spirit of solidarity and effective partnership. They also commended the reopening of the headquarters of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) in Tripoli, considering it a step that contributes to strengthening and consolidating joint African action.This came during a meeting... Read more
Takala and Qazit in a second round to elect the head of the High Council of State
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Tripoli, July 29, 2026 (LANA) – The State Council presidential election is heading to a second round between Mohamed Takala and Belkacem Qazit.The results of the first round of voting were as follows:- Mohamed Takala: 62 votes- Belkacem Qazit: 34 votes- Salah Metou: 25 votes- Mustafa Al-Turki: 4 votesAbdulrahman Al-Suwaihli: 12... Read more
Sources Tell LANA: Quorum Reached for Supreme Council Session to Elect Leadership and Bureau
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Tripoli, July 29, 2026 (LANA) – Sources told the Libyan News Agency (LANA) that the required quorum has been reached for Wednesday's session, during which the President and Bureau of the Supreme Council are scheduled to be elected.According to the sources, the session is expected to begin shortly after 125 members, out of a total of 139 registered members, confirmed their attendance.The sources added that five members are competing for the position of President of the Council. They include... Read more
(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
