Local News: Political News
Al-Shawehdi discusses with a number of Libyan publishers and writers the challenges of publishing Libyan books abroad
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Benghazi, January 2, 2026 (LANA) – The House of Representatives' Media, Culture, and Civil Society Organizations Committee reviewed the most prominent problems and obstacles facing the publication and distribution of Libyan books abroad and discussed ways to address them, ensuring a strong and distinguished presence for Libyan culture at regional and international events.This came during a field visit by the committee's chairman, Jalal Al-Shawehdi, to the booths of Libyan publishing houses participating in the Cairo... Read more
The Electoral Commission sets February 7th for the election of the municipal councils of Tajoura, Sayyad and Hashan
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Tripoli, February 1, 2026 (LANA) – A meeting was held at the headquarters of the High National Elections Commission, bringing together the Director of the Commission's Awareness and Communication Department, Khaled Al-Musaimeh, and the coordinator and staff of the Awareness and Communication Department at the Tripoli Electoral Administration Office.The meeting discussed the awareness plan for the upcoming municipal council elections in Tajoura, Sayyad, and Hashan, and the mechanism for its implementation. The elections are... Read more
Al-Namroush discusses strengthening security in the Mediterranean with the commander of the European Operation Irini.
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Tripoli, February 1, 2026 (LANA) – The Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army, Lieutenant General Salah al-Din al-Namroush, met today, Sunday, at his office, with Admiral Marco Cassabiri, Commander of the EU's Operation Irini, in the presence of the EU Ambassador to Libya, Nicola Orlando, and their accompanying delegation.According to the General Staff, the discussions focused on ways to strengthen and develop cooperation between the two sides in a number of areas of mutual interest... Read more
UN Mission: Resumption of meetings on the governance and security tracks in the structured dialogue
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Tripoli, February 1, 2026 (LANA) – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced the resumption of the Governance and Security Track meetings of the Structured Dialogue in Tripoli on Sunday.Over four days, participants will focus on a range of issues related to governance, conflict prevention, and stability, with the aim of developing practical and actionable recommendations to create the necessary conditions, according to the UN mission.The mission stated that the work of... Read more
Dabaiba confirms that urgent measures will be taken to regulate the market and hold speculators accountable.
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Tripoli, February 1, 2026 (LANA) – Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dabaiba stressed that controlling prices is a top priority for the government, calling for holding accountable those who speculate and manipulate the prices of basic commodities and for preventing any monopolistic practices or violations that could harm the market or burden citizens.This came during a meeting he held today, Sunday, in the presence of the Secretary-General of the Cabinet Office, Rashid Abu Ghafa, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and,... Read more
