Local News: Political News
The National Oil Corporation is discussing the city gas project and its delivery to all Libyan cities.
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Tripoli, August 18, 2026 (LANA) – During the first technical and financial meeting with the General Company for Gas Transmission and Distribution, the Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Masoud Suleiman, emphasized the vital role the company plays as one of the NOC's technical arms. He highlighted its crucial role in implementing gas transmission and distribution projects and developing related infrastructure.Suleiman urged the company to expand its operations to encompass various Libyan cities and regions,... Read more
Issa discusses with the British ambassador the developments in the economic and financial situation in Libya
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Tripoli, August 18, 2026 (LANA) – The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, met today, Tuesday, with the British Ambassador to Libya, Martin Reynolds, to discuss the latest economic and financial developments in Libya.The meeting addressed the efforts undertaken by the bank in implementing financial and economic reforms with relevant stakeholders.The meeting also covered avenues for joint cooperation in capacity building for the Central Bank with financial institutions in the... Read more
Economy: 27 companies from one family arrested with loans exceeding $146 million
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Tripoli, August 18, 2026 (LANA) – The Ministry of Economy and Trade of the Government of National Unity announced on Tuesday the suspension of the activities of 27 companies linked to three beneficiaries from the same family, with a total value of letters of credit exceeding $146 million.The Ministry issued a decision to suspend the commercial activities of these 27 companies as part of a review of the status of companies benefiting from letters of credit and to verify their compliance with the regulations and procedures... Read more
US Representative to Security Council Affirms Significant Progress Through Engagement with Libyan Leaders in East and West
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New York, August 18, 2026 (LANA) – The United States representative to the UN Security Council affirmed that significant progress has been made in Libya through her country’s continued engagement with Libyan leaders in the east and west, as well as with stakeholders across the country, based on the principle that unity should benefit all Libyans while preserving Libya’s sovereignty.In remarks delivered during today’s Security Council session on Libya, Tuesday, she said these efforts had resulted in military leaders from the... Read more
Tetteh: Formation of Election Commission Board Faced Deadlock from the House of Representatives and State Council
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New York, August 18, 2026 (LANA) – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Libya, Hanna Tetteh, stressed the need to advance the political process in the country, affirming that power outages amid the heatwave reflect the state of institutional division.In her regular briefing on the situation in Libya before the UN Security Council today, Tuesday, Tetteh said that the UN mission had been compelled to establish a 4+4 mini-dialogue committee to overcome the deadlock in negotiations between the House of... Read more
