Local News: Political News
The National Center for Disease Control organizes World Influenza Day and honors influenza surveillance teams.
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Tripoli, February 16, 2026 (LANA) – During the Scientific Day on Influenza, organized by the National Center for Disease Control, the most prominent results of the Selective Influenza Surveillance Program in Libya since its launch in February 2022 were reviewed. The event also highlighted national efforts in epidemiological surveillance, contributing to enhanced preparedness and response to respiratory diseases.The event's agenda included a scientific presentation outlining the results of the influenza surveillance teams' work... Read more
Faraj Hashem Bu Al-Khattabiya re-elected as mayor of Tobruk
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Tobruk, February 16, 2026 (LANA) – The Tobruk Municipal Council announced today, Monday, the re-election of Faraj Hashim Bu Al-Khattabiya as mayor.This came during an official session organized by the Electoral Administration Office, as part of the municipal council elections (Group Three – 2025).The election process took place at the headquarters of the High National Elections Commission, with the full attendance of the elected members of the municipal council, and the participation of... Read more
The UN mission on the anniversary of the February Revolution: After (15) years, the Libyan people remain determined to live in dignity under unified, accountable institutions that represent the will of the people.
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Tripoli, February 16, 2026 (LANA) – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expressed its appreciation for the Libyan people’s steadfast aspirations for a future of peace, democracy, and prosperity.In a message congratulating the Libyan people on the anniversary of the February 17 Revolution, the Mission stated that, fifteen years on, the Libyan people’s determination to live in dignity under unified, accountable institutions that represent the will of the people remains evident. Amidst ongoing political... Read more
Preparations are underway in Tripoli and other Libyan cities to celebrate the February Revolution
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Tripoli, February 16, 2026 (LANA) – Preparations are underway in the capital, Tripoli, and other Libyan cities to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the February 17 Revolution.The Government of National Unity announced yesterday that this year's commemoration program for the February 17 Revolution will consist of brief, symbolic national events, expected to coincide with the first night of the holy month of Ramadan.According to the government, the program includes: a drone light show, the... Read more
The Central Bank allocates $100 million for the import of oil and basic commodities in preparation for Ramadan
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Tripoli, February 16, 2026 (LANA) – The Central Bank of Libya has allocated $100 million in letters of credit for the import of six million boxes of cooking oil, in addition to a number of other essential food commodities, as part of preparations to meet the needs of the local market with the approach of the holy month of Ramadan.This decision was made during a meeting held yesterday, Sunday, at the bank's headquarters in Tripoli, between the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, and the President and CEO of the... Read more
