Local News: Political News
Workshop in Cairo to review the oil potential of the Cyrenaica basin
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Cairo, April 14, 2026 (LANA) – A specialized workshop organized by the Arabian Gulf Oil Company, with support from the National Oil Corporation (NOC), began today in Cairo, Egypt, to review and assess the oil and gas potential of the Cyrenaica Basin.The NOC affirmed that the Cyrenaica Basin is a promising geological area that is relied upon to bolster national reserves and support the future of the country's energy sector.The NOC indicated that the workshop represents a valuable opportunity... Read more
The UN Security Council votes on a draft resolution concerning the illegal export of oil from Libya.
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Washington, April 14, 2026 (LANA) – The UN Security Council is voting today, Tuesday, on a draft resolution to reinstate the measures contained in Resolution 2146, adopted on March 19, 2014, concerning the illicit export of oil from Libya.The draft resolution, authored by the United Kingdom, renews the mandate of the Panel of Experts established pursuant to Resolution 2769 on Libya.The Security Council's Security Council Report website stated that the Panel of Experts' report on corruption,... Read more
The Central Bank of Libya discusses the liquidity crisis and banking services with the mayors of southern municipalities.
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Tripoli, April 14, 2026 (LANA) – An expanded meeting was held in Benghazi to discuss the difficulties facing banking operations in southern Libya, primarily the shortage of cash, the low quality of banking services, and ways to improve the sector's performance to meet citizens' needs.The meeting included the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, members of the Board of Directors, the Director of the bank's branch in Sebha, and the mayors of several southern municipalities.The mayors... Read more
UN mission: Economic track sessions discuss fiscal and monetary policies and exchange rate to support stability
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Tripoli, April 14, 2026 (LANA) – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) confirmed the continued progress of the economic track within the structured dialogue, with the drafting of the outcome document underway following the completion of discussions on key issues related to transparency and accountability.In a statement published on its official page on Tuesday, the Mission explained that the track sessions, held in Tripoli over four days last week, addressed vital issues including fiscal and monetary policies,... Read more
Coinciding with the launch of the Flintlock 2026 exercises, Mosaad Boulos affirms: "Libyan officers are laying solid foundations for a unified army."
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Tripoli, April 14, 2026 (LANA) – Senior US Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, affirmed that the launch of the Flintlock 2026 exercises in Libya represents a significant step towards strengthening military integration and regional security cooperation. He commended the Libyan partners from both the east and west for hosting these multinational exercises.In a tweet posted on his X platform, Boulos explained that the Libyan officers leading these efforts are contributing to building a solid foundation for... Read more
