Local News: Political News
Ports Authority: A cargo ship sank on Sunday off the coast of the Green Mountain in eastern Libya
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Tripoli, January 20, 2026 (LANA) – The Ports and Maritime Transport Authority of the Ministry of Transportation in the Government of National Unity announced that a cargo ship bound for the port of Sidon in Lebanon sank on Sunday off the coast of the Green Mountain region in eastern Libya.This came in a letter addressed by the department to (the Naval Forces General Staff, the Coast Guard and Port Security Authority, the Search and Rescue Coordination Center, companies operating commercial, oil, and free zone ports, ship... Read more
The Chief of the General Staff discusses the obstacles facing the implementation of the work plan of the Ground Forces Command
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Tripoli, January 20, 2026 (LANA) – The expanded meeting held by the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army, Lieutenant General Dr. Salah al-Din Al-Namroush, with the Chief of Staff of the Ground Forces, Lieutenant General Muhammad Musa, was dedicated to discussing the most significant obstacles hindering the implementation of the Ground Forces General Staff's operational plan.During the meeting, which was attended by the Commander of the Infantry and Armored Corps, the Commander of the Infantry and Armored Corps School,... Read more
The General Electricity Company declares a state of emergency due to sandstorms that have hit a number of cities and regions in the country.
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Tripoli, January 20, 2026 (LANA) – The General Electricity Company announced that some components of the electrical grid were affected by the severe sandstorm that peaked in Benghazi and several areas in the east, central, and western regions.In an urgent statement, the company said that the Chairman of the Board, Mohammed Al-Mashay, is closely monitoring the situation through the dedicated emergency operations center. The company confirmed that all available technical and human resources have been mobilized to address any... Read more
The Chief of the General Staff inspects the Naval Studies Academy and reviews training programs and technical equipment
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Tripoli, January 20, 2026 (LANA) – The Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army, Lieutenant General Dr. Salah al-Din al-Namroush, paid a surprise visit this morning to the Naval Studies Academy, where he attended the morning assembly of the academy's students.Al-Namroush also met with new students from the military colleges, in the presence of the Commandant of the Naval Studies Academy and a number of its officers, according to a statement issued by the General Staff through its media.... Read more
Hammad is monitoring the general situation in Benghazi amid the weather fluctuations.
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Benghazi, January 20, 2026 (LANA) – Osama Hammad, the Prime Minister-designate of the House of Representatives, conducted a field visit to Benghazi, where he monitored the general situation in the city amidst the severe weather affecting eastern Libya.During his tour, he inspected several vital sites and reviewed the progress of work at service facilities. He emphasized the government's commitment to monitoring the situation on the ground, addressing citizens' needs, and ensuring the continued provision of essential services... Read more
