Local News: Political News
The Electoral Commission oversees the elections for the pharmacists' unions in Tripoli and Misrata.
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Tripoli, January 12, 2026 (LANA) – The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) commenced the elections for the pharmacists' sub-unions in Tripoli and Misrata on Monday, under the supervision of the Department of Elections for Professional Unions, Federations, and Associations. This initiative is part of the HNEC's support for democratic practices and its efforts to strengthen the role of professional unions.According to a statement published on the HNEC's official page, voting is taking place at the HNEC headquarters in... Read more
(LANA - Exclusive): (Ezzedine Al-Gharabi) chosen as mayor of Benghazi
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Benghazi, January 12, 2026 (LANA) – Elected municipal council member Suad Al-Oraibi announced today, Monday, that Ezzedine Al-Gharabi was nominated as mayor of Benghazi at the headquarters of the High National Elections Commission – Major Electoral Administration Office.In a statement to the Libyan News Agency (LANA), Al-Gharabi explained that the selection was by acclamation, as he was the sole candidate for the position, and with the approval of all members. She noted that the relevant organizational procedures had been... Read more
Al-Kilani calls for improving the conditions of refugees and displaced persons and facilitating their return to their original areas.
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Tripoli, January 11, 2025 (LANA) – Minister of Social Affairs Wafaa Al-Kilani, in her capacity as head of the High Committee for Displaced Persons and Refugees, chaired an expanded meeting today to follow up on the implementation of the Prime Minister's decision regarding the restructuring of the committee and defining its responsibilities and working mechanisms.During the meeting, which was attended by representatives of relevant bodies, proposed working mechanisms were discussed to enhance institutional coordination and... Read more
The President and members of the Supreme Judicial Council inaugurate the courts and prosecution complex in the city of Sirte.
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Sirte, January 11, 2025 (LANA) – The President and members of the Supreme Judicial Council inaugurated the courts and prosecution complex in Sirte this morning, in the presence of several members of the judiciary and a number of the city's residents.Following the inauguration ceremony, the Council held a meeting with all its members, during which a number of issues related to the judiciary were discussed. Several important decisions were made that will support and develop the judicial process in a way that serves the public... Read more
Libya and Saudi Arabia discuss strengthening bilateral relations and agree to coordinate positions in international forums.
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Jeddah, January 11, 2025 (LANA) – The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Taher Al-Baour, met with the Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister, Waleed Al-Khuraiji, on Sunday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries.The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 22nd Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.The... Read more
