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Al-Baour discusses with the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme expanding partnership in areas of supporting sustainable development
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Tripoli, July 2, 2026 (LANA) – The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Taher Al-Baour, met today with the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya, Sophie Kimkhadze, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the Ministry and the UNDP, and prospects for expanding their partnership in areas of sustainable development support.They also discussed institutional capacity building and public administration development, in addition to reviewing ongoing joint... Read more
The Criminal Investigation Department dismantles a car bomb prepared for remote detonation in front of a school in the city of Surman.
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Surman, July 2, 2026 (LANA) – The Criminal Investigation Department announced that its personnel successfully dismantled a car bomb that had been rigged for remote detonation. The vehicle was found parked in front of a school in the city of Surman.The department explained on its Facebook page that after a specialized team arrived at the site and conducted a technical inspection and assessment, it was determined that the vehicle contained five artillery shells and a landmine connected to a remote detonation circuit. The team... Read more
The National Unity Government requires municipalities to submit their correspondence to the Cabinet Office through the Minister of Local Government.
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Tripoli, July 2, 2026 (LANA) – The Government of National Unity has mandated that all municipal councils submit correspondence, requests, memoranda, and reports addressed to the Cabinet Office through the Minister of Local Government. The government emphasized that only correspondence received through this channel will be considered valid, as part of efforts to streamline procedures and unify communication channels among government entities.This directive was issued by the Cabinet Office, based on instructions from the Prime... Read more
Libya: Power outages...an old crisis recurring
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Tripoli, July 1, 2026 (LANA) – Libyan cities, especially the capital Tripoli, have been grappling for several days with a recurring energy crisis: power outages, a phenomenon known as load shedding. These outages, which had seen some improvement over the past two years, have worsened this summer, offering a glimmer of hope after years of hardship.With the onset of summer, rising temperatures, and increased humidity, these hopes and optimism have faded. All promises to improve power generation capacity have been shattered, and... Read more
The Libyan Coast Guard and Ports Security Authority receives the patrol boat (Al-Kifah) after the completion of maintenance work in the Republic of Malta.
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Valletta, July 1, 2026 (LANA) – The official handover ceremony for the patrol boat “Al-Kifah” took place in Valletta, Malta, on Monday, following the completion of comprehensive maintenance and technical upgrades to the highest standards.The Ministry of Defense of the Government of National Unity stated that, as part of its efforts to develop naval capabilities and enhance the readiness of the Coast Guard and Ports Security Service, and in line with bilateral cooperation between Libya and Malta, the Coast Guard and Ports... Read more
