Local News: Political News
Central Bank: The value of oil revenues supplied to the bank from January (1-8) amounted to $155 million, while total foreign currency sales during the same period exceeded $1 billion.
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Tripoli, January 8, 2026 (LANA) – The Central Bank of Libya revealed that the value of oil revenues deposited into the bank from the beginning of January until January 8, 2026, amounted to only $155 million, while total foreign currency sales during the same period exceeded $1 billion.In a statement issued today, Thursday, the bank explained that, within its responsibilities, it is providing foreign currency to meet the needs of the Libyan market, with the aim of achieving financial stability for the country and ensuring the... Read more
The Special Tasks Department seized a factory for manufacturing illegal immigration boats in the Al-Qawiya area, east of Tripoli.
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Tripoli, January 8, 2026 (LANA) – The Special Tasks Department of the Ministry of Interior of the Government of National Unity announced that its patrols had seized a factory used for manufacturing boats for illegal immigration in the Al-Qawiya area, west of the city of Qarabulli, as part of efforts to combat human trafficking.The department stated in a post on its Facebook page that the operation came as part of its efforts to address the phenomenon of illegal immigration, following information received from confidential... Read more
Orlando: We discussed with Takala the political roadmap and outstanding challenges.
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Tripoli – January 8, 2026 (LANA) – The President of the High Council of State, Mohamed Takala, met today, Thursday, in Tripoli, with the Head of the European Union Delegation to Libya, Nicola Orlando.Orlando stated in a tweet on his official X account that the meeting addressed the progress achieved, as well as the remaining challenges in implementing the political roadmap facilitated by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).The Head of the EU Delegation explained that the... Read more
Intisar Shneib: The recurrence of violence against children is a warning bell that threatens the entire society.
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Reported by: Ahlam Al-JabaliBenghazi, January 8, 2026 (LANA) – The Women and Children's Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, headed by Intisar Shnaib, warned that the recurring crimes of violence against children in recent times, whether physical, psychological, or any other form of abuse, constitute a real warning sign threatening the entire society, not just the child.In a statement to the Libyan News Agency, Shnaib emphasized that "violence against children is a fully... Read more
Al-Baour receives the new Indian Ambassador
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Tripoli, January 8, 2026 (LANA) – The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Taher Al-Baour, received His Excellency Dr. Hafiz Rahman, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of India to Libya, at the Ministry headquarters this morning, Thursday.Al-Baour welcomed the Indian Ambassador, wishing him success in his diplomatic duties and affirming the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation's support for all procedures related to finalizing his accreditation as Ambassador of the... Read more
