Local News: Political News
Dbeibah emphasizes the importance of opening a new phase of relations between Libya and Syria
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Tripoli – August 30, 2026 (LANA) – Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah of the Government of National Unity received Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and his accompanying delegation on Sunday, as part of efforts to strengthen communication between the two countries and explore ways to develop bilateral relations.The Prime Minister's media office stated that the meeting addressed reactivating Libyan-Syrian cooperation frameworks, raising the level of diplomatic representation, and revitalizing the work of the Joint... Read more
The United Nations commends the signing of the 4+4 Mini-Dialogue Agreement document.
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Tripoli – August 30, 2026 (LANA) – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) commended the significant efforts made by the delegations of the 4+4 Mini-Dialogue on Sunday, emphasizing that the signing of the 4+4 mini-meeting agreement is not the end of the political process in Libya, but rather an important step towards the next phase.The Mission added that it will continue working with the relevant Libyan parties to support the implementation of the agreement and strengthen efforts to unify state institutions so... Read more
Al-Koni: It is time for dialogue to lead to a decision and for agreement to turn into action that achieves its goal at the ballot box.
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Tripoli, August 30, 2026 (LANA) – Presidential Council member Musa Al-Koni affirmed that stagnation and waiting are no longer options for Libya, stressing that the time has come for dialogue to lead to a decision, for the agreement to be translated into action, and for the political process to reach its conclusion at the ballot box.Al-Koni stated during the signing ceremony of the agreement document of the mini-meeting held today, Sunday, in Tripoli, that his participation comes in support of a political opportunity that must... Read more
Libya-Turkey Talks in Ankara to Strengthen Military Cooperation and Exchange Expertise.
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Ankara, 30-Aug-26 (Lana): Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army, First Lieutenant General Salah Al-Din Al-Namroush, met today with Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, First Lieutenant General Bayraktaroğlu, to discuss ways to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries and expand areas of partnership in support of building and developing Libya’s military institution.The meeting, attended by Chief of Staff of the Libyan Ground Forces Major... Read more
Ulrika Richardson meets with Shakshak.
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Tripoli, 30 August 2026 (Lana): Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, UN Resident Coordinator in Libya, Ulrika Richardson, discussed with Head of the Audit Bureau, Khaled Shakshak, the joint reports issued by the Bureau and the National Anti-Corruption Commission on fuel subsidies and the pharmaceutical sector, and ways to translate their findings and recommendations into concrete actions that contribute to strengthening the rule of law.According to the UN’s official... Read more
