Local News: Political News
The UN mission calls on all parties in Libya to respect and protect freedom of expression
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Tripoli, May 3, 2026 (LANA) – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) called on all Libyan parties to respect and protect freedom of expression and to ensure that journalists and members of civil society, both men and women, throughout the country can exercise their rights without fear of intimidation, harassment, arrest, or reprisals.In a statement issued on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, which falls on May 3, UNSMIL said that providing a free, independent, and safe media environment is not an option,... Read more
The UNESCO office in Tripoli was inaugurated in the presence of Dbeibah to promote cooperation in education and culture
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Tripoli, April 30, 2026 (LANA) – Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah of the Government of National Unity attended the official opening ceremony of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) office in Libya today, Thursday, at the Red Castle Theater in Tripoli. The ceremony, held under the theme “Celebrating Education, Culture and Science with UNESCO,” was attended by international and local figures, reflecting the strategic importance of international organizations resuming their operations within the.... Read more
The Speaker of Parliament discusses political developments, joint cooperation, and immigration with an Italian delegation.
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Al-Qubbah, April 30, 2026 (LANA) – Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, met today in Al-Qubbah with an Italian parliamentary delegation headed by Lorenzo Guerini, Chairman of the Italian Parliamentary Committee for the Security of the Republic, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and address issues of common interest.The meeting, which was also attended by the Italian Ambassador to Libya, Gianluca Alberini, addressed the latest political and economic developments in Libya, current events on the... Read more
Economic Editor at (LANA): The Memorandum of Understanding between the National Oil Corporation and the American company Chevron: Between Ambitions and Challenges – A Reading
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Tripoli, April 30, 2026 (LANA) – The National Oil Corporation (NOC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the American company Chevron to conduct a joint study aimed at assessing the potential of unconventional shale oil and gas resources in several sedimentary basins within Libya.According to the terms of the MoU, published on the NOC website on Tuesday, the study will cover three sedimentary basins: Sirte, Murzuq, and Ghadames. Technical teams from both sides will analyze the available data and evaluate potential... Read more
Libya will host the meeting of Arab scouting committees in early May.
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Tripoli, April 30, 2026 (LANA) – The capital, Tripoli, will host the Arab Scout Committees meeting from May 2 to 6, under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth of the Government of National Unity, with the participation of a select group of scouting leaders and experts from various Arab countries.The meeting is expected to discuss a number of issues and topics on the agenda, aimed at supporting the scouting movement and enhancing its presence and influence in Arab societies.The Ministry of... Read more
