World News: Political News
CBL Governor Participates in Arab Maghreb Governors Meeting.
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Tripoli, 27 October 2019(Lana) The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya Al Sidiq Al Kabir has taken part in the annual meeting of Arab Maghreb Governors of Central Banks, which also included Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Mauritania. The meeting, which is held on the sidelines of meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, reviewed common work among Maghreb banks and exchange of expertise. The Governors discussed inclusivity, monetary policies, Islamic banking and protecting banking policies of member states. In November last year, Al Kabir took part... Read more
President of Chad: African Sahel States Face Terrorism Because of Libyan Crisis Repercussions.
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Sochi, 27 October 2019(Lana) Chadian President Idris Debi has said that countries affected by terrorism threats caused by the crisis in Libya are spending 18 to 32 per cent of their annual budgets on security effort to combat and prevent terrorist and criminal operations. In remarks at the end of the Russian African Summit in Sochi on Thursday, Debi said terrorism in the Sahel region is closely linked to the state of anarchy in Libya, following the military intervention of 2011, which the whole Africa suffers now. 'Peace and security are essential for development in any... Read more
Tunisian Foreign Ministry Calls for Immediate Halt to Military Operations in Libya.
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Baku, 27 October 2019(Lana) Tunisian Foreign Ministry Undersecretary in Charge of Economic Diplomacy Hatem Al Furjani has called for an immediate halt of military operations in Libya. In remarks at the 18th Non-aligned Countries conference here, Al Furjani called for the Libyan file to be kept away from foreign intervention, so that Libyan brethren could resume UN-sponsored negotiations. =... Read more
Africom: We Continue to Monitor Situation and Strike ISIS in Libya.
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Tripoli, 27 October 2019(Lana) American Military Command in Africa Africom has announced it destroyed 25% of ISIS terrorists based in Libya in 4 raids. According to media reports, Africom Spokesman Col. Chris Carnes said Saturday ISIS elements were gathering in camps in southern Libya to recruit new elements, adding that we will continue to monitor the situation so that Libya does not become a key base for terrorists again. Carnes said ISIS elements in Libya currently less than 150, after 46 were destroyed, stressing that they continued to monitor the terrorists in. ... Read more
GNA Interior Ministry Re-affirms Travel Movement Through Border Crossing Normal.
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Tripoli, 27 October 2109(Lana) GNA Ministry of Interior has reaffirmed that travel movement through Wazen border crossing between Libya and Tunisia was normal and smooth. The Ministry lauded effort of the Security Directorate of Wazen and other security apparatus in running the border crossing and providing assistance to travellers. =... Read more