Local News: Political News
Libyan-Indian discussions on strengthening health cooperation and expanding opportunities for investment and medical training
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Tripoli, October 25, 2026 (LANA) – The Minister of Health of the Government of National Unity, Mohammed Al-Ghouj, met with the Indian Ambassador to Libya, Hafiz-ur-Rahman Mohammed, to discuss expanding the partnership between the two countries in the fields of medical training, the development of healthcare services, and investment in the medical sector.The meeting addressed Libya’s participation in the Arab-Indian Investment Summit, scheduled for December 18–19, 2026, and explored investment opportunities within the... Read more
Resumption of operations at the Brega refinery, owned by the Sirte Oil Production Company, following a long shutdown
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Tripoli, October 25, 2026 (LANA) – The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced on Sunday the resumption of operations at the Brega refinery—operated by the Sirte Oil and Gas Production and Manufacturing Company—following a long period of inactivity.On its website, the NOC stated that the refinery underwent a major overhaul, which included replacing the catalyst, upgrading control systems, and constructing a new, modern control room.It is worth noting that the Brega refinery is the oldest... Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives affirms the House’s rejection of the U.S. President’s remarks regarding Libya, and calls on him to offer an explicit and clear apology to the Libyan people.
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Benghazi, October 25, 2026 (LANA) – The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Al-Salihin Abdulnabi Mohammed, has expressed the House’s condemnation and denunciation of the statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Libya—statements that included offensive characterizations infringing upon the dignity and standing of the Libyan people.In a statement issued today, the Speaker affirmed that Libya is an independent, sovereign state, possessing a significant political and historical status both regionally and... Read more
The Libyan Presidential Council expresses its categorical rejection of the U.S. President’s insulting remarks regarding the Libyan people.
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Tripoli, October 25, 2026 (LANA) – The Presidential Council has expressed its categorical rejection of the insulting remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Libya and its people. The Council asserted that such statements constitute an unacceptable transgression and an affront to the dignity of a people who will not tolerate being treated with contempt or used as fodder for political posturing, regardless of the source or motives behind such remarks.In a statement issued today, the Council declared that Libya—a... Read more
The Central Bank issues a set of regulatory and structural decisions
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Tripoli - October 25, 2026 - (LANA) - The Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Libya confirmed on Sunday that Fawzi Abu Khuzam has assumed his duties as Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, effective last Thursday. The transition also involved reorganizing the Board of Directors' structure and establishing various committees.During a consultative meeting held today, the Board issued a series of organizational and structural decisions, including the reconstitution of the Monetary Policy Committee, an update to the Board... Read more
