Local News: Political News
The head of the Presidential Council meets with the German Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
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Tripoli, January 28, 2026 (LANA) – The Head of the Presidential Council, Mohammed Al-Menfi, met today, Wednesday, in Tripoli, with a delegation from the Federal Republic of Germany headed by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Von Geyr.The German Minister conveyed to Al-Menfi the greetings of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, emphasizing his country's keenness to strengthen cooperation and partnership with Libya in various fields.For his part, the Head of the Presidential Council... Read more
Harouge Oil Operations adds 1,800 barrels per day to production at the Amal field
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Tripoli – January 28, 2026 (LANA) – Harouge Oil Operations Company announced the commissioning of the new well “B-120” in the Amal field, with an estimated production capacity of approximately 1,800 barrels of oil per day. This follows the successful completion of drilling and connection works at a depth of 10,210 feet.The Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee, Engineer Mohamed Jaballah, confirmed that the well’s commissioning is a significant milestone in the company’s objectives to increase production rates. He... Read more
UN Mission: Conclusion of the Libyan Youth Environmental Innovation Challenge 2026
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Tripoli, January 28, 2026 (LANA) – The 2026 Libyan Youth Environmental Innovation Challenge concluded in Tripoli, marking the culmination of a national initiative that began in Benghazi and continued through Sabha, bringing together innovative young people from across Libya in the field of climate.The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) stated that the competition, hosted by the Ministry of Environment, saw wide participation, including the Minister of Environment, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Arabi Munir, the Deputy Special... Read more
Orlando meets with the Ukrainian Ambassador.
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Tripoli, 28 January 2026 (Lana): EU Ambassador to Libya, Nicola Orlando, discussed in Tunis with the Ukrainian Ambassador to Libya, Volodymyr Khomanets, ways to support the UNSMIL-facilitated political process as part of supporting efforts for stability and national unity.In a tweet, Orlando expressed his pleasure at exchanging views with the Ukrainian Ambassador, emphasizing the importance of this meeting, which provided an opportunity for a fruitful discussion on the best ways to support the role of UNSMIL to advance... Read more
Al-Shahoubi discusses with the executive management of Boeing mechanisms for developing and revitalizing the transportation sector in Libya
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Tripoli, January 27, 2026 (LANA) – Minister of Transportation and Financial Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, held a meeting with the executive management team of Boeing to discuss mechanisms for developing the transportation sector in the country.The meeting was attended by the Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Libya, Jeremy Berndt, members of the Libyan-American Business and Investment Council, the Acting Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdul-Sadiq, the Head of the... Read more
