Local News: Political News
The World Health Organization praises Libya's freedom from trachoma
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Tripoli, May 6, 2026 (LANA) – Libya received official congratulations from the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, praising the country's achievement of being free from trachoma. This occurred during a meeting between the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, and a WHO delegation on Wednesday.The WHO delegation included the Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Hanan Balkhi, the Country Director, Ahmed Zouiten, and Senior Advisor... Read more
Khoury discusses with Tamimi the unification of Libyan institutions, including military and security institutions
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Benghazi, May 6, 2026 (LANA) – The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Stephanie Khoury, met today, Wednesday, with the Secretary-General of the General Command, Lieutenant General Khairi al-Tamimi, where they exchanged views on the latest security and political developments, according to the UN mission in Libya.During the meeting, the mission stated, they discussed the deliberations of yesterday's meeting held in Benghazi, which included the Security Working Group emanating from the... Read more
The Central Bank announces the distribution of cash liquidity and the expansion of withdrawal services
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Tripoli, May 6, 2026 (LANA) – The Central Bank of Libya announced the commencement of cash distribution to commercial bank branches across the country, as part of its efforts to meet citizens' needs and enhance financial stability.In a statement, the bank explained that this step coincides with the imminent disbursement of public sector salaries via traditional payment methods, which will lead to increased demand for cash.The statement indicated that commercial banks will begin distributing... Read more
A delegation from the Ministry of Defense participated in the opening of the SAHA EXPO 2026 exhibition in Istanbul.
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Istanbul, May 5, 2026 (LANA) – At the official invitation of the Turkish Ministry of Defense, and within the framework of strengthening military and technical cooperation between the Libyan and Turkish armed forces, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Abdul Salam Al-Zoubi, and his accompanying delegation participated in the opening of the SAHA EXPO 2026 exhibition.The exhibition, organized by SAHA EXPO Inc. in Istanbul, is considered one of the most prominent international events specializing in... Read more
Al-Namroush inspects the Supply and Logistics Authority and emphasizes the importance of enhancing readiness and production
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Tripoli, May 5, 2026 (LANA) – As part of monitoring operations and assessing the needs of the Supply and Logistics Authority, the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army, Lieutenant General Dr. Salah al-Din al-Namroush, conducted a field visit to the Authority's headquarters on Tuesday.He was received by the Head of the Authority, Major General Abdul Hamid Abu Darbala, along with a number of officers, and in the presence of the Director of the Advance Fund Department and the Director of the Military Works and Property... Read more
