Libya wins court ruling against Jallouli Telecommunications, cancelling seizure order on its Geneva Libyan Guest House
Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced yesterday that, within the framework of coordination between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the State Litigation Department, the Tripoli government recorded a legal victory a»»»
Emergency bad weather holiday announced today in Greater Tripoli as western Libya was hit by a passing storm of strong winds and heavy rain - many roads flooded, drivers stranded
Bad weather with winds and a heavy rainstorm over northwestern Libya, including the Greater Tripoli area, has led to today being announced a public holiday by the Greater Tripoli Municipalities. Many roads, including main roads, crossings, intersections and the Second Ring Road were briefly closed »»»
Katara awards prizes worth QR1.5mn to winners of Quran recitation contest
Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation has announced the top five winners of 9th Katara Prize for Quran Recitation 2026. The first prize, worth QR500,000, was awarded to reciter Mohammed Al-Wafi Idris Hamad from Libya. the second prize, worth QR400,000, went to reciter Dirgham Jahad Kh»»»
Former president Sarkozy appeals conviction in Libyan funding case
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy returned to court on March 16 for an appeal hearing in Paris over his conviction linked to the alleged illegal campaign financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by Libya. The case led him to spend 20 days in prison in 202»»»
Winners of 9th Katara Quran Recitation Award honoured
Tribune News Network Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has announced the winners of the top five prizes in the 9th Katara Quran Recitation Award for 2026. The first prize, worth QR500,000, was awarded to reciter Mohammed Al-Wafi Idris Hamad from Libya. The second prize, worth QR400,000,»»»
BREAKING: Eni announces new offshore gas discoveries in Libya of more than 1 trillion cubic feet - gas to supply Libyan domestic market and for export to Italy
Italy’s energy giant, Eni, announced today that it has made two new gas discoveries in Libya totalling more than 1 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) – thanks to an exploration campaign initiated in the past months. Two adjacent geological structures, Bahr Essalam South 2 (BESS 2) and Bahr Essalam South 3 (»»»
Appeal Trial Opens for France’s Sarkozy Over Alleged Libyan Funding
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was back in court Monday for a retrial on charges he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election, in a case that last year saw him become France's first modern-day head of state to go to prison. A lower court in September found the right-wing politician -- »»»
Customs Authority introduces use of specialized security paper for official letters to prevent LC forgery
The Libyan Customs Authority announced yesterday the adoption of security paper for official letters related to the settlement and closure of Documentary / Letters of Credits (LCs) issued for local companies and submitted to banks. The measure aims to enhance transparency and prevent forgery. The C»»»
Libya Africa Portfolio receives Nigerien Ambassador to enhance coordination on the Transit Corridors Project
The Libyan African Portfolio (LAP) reported that it received the Ambassador of Niger yesterday at its Tripoli headquarters to enhance coordination on the Transit Corridors (Roads) Project. Ambassador Amadou Mohamed Othman, and his accompanying delegation, which included the First Counsellor and the»»»
The 7th Libya International Food Exhibition will take place at the Tripoli International Fairgrounds from 29 March to 1 April
SZ-16/03/26 The 7th Libya International Food Exhibition (”Libya Food 7”) will take place at the Tripoli International Fairgrounds from 29 March to 1 April, organized by the International Exhibition and Conference Management Company.»»»
Bank of Commerce and Development: First bank to launch e-Wallet for expat residents and workers
Libya’s privately-owned Bank of Commerce and Development announced yesterday the launch of what it considered to be the first e-Wallet dedicated to foreign residents and foreign workers in Libya. It said this comes as a new step towards developing the e-payments system in Libya and promoting financ»»»
Nicolas Sarkozy back in court over alleged Libyan funding for 2007 presidential campaign
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy returns to court on Monday to challenge his conviction over allegations he sought campaign funding from Muammar Gaddafi’s Libya for his 2007 election. Sarkozy, who denies wrongdoing, briefly served time last year. The Paris appeals court retrial will run unti»»»
Estithmar Holding pays third semi-annual coupon of 8.75% Sukuk tranche
Doha, Qatar: Estithmar Holding has paid the third semi-annual coupon of its Qatari Riyal-denominated Sukuk (first tranche), at an annual profit rate of 8.75%. The first tranche, part of the company’s broader Sukuk program valued at QR3.4bn and listed on the London Stock Exchange’s International Sec»»»
Ministry of Oil and Gas to launch the Libya Energy Innovation and Research Award
Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas announced yesterday that, in a move that promotes a culture of innovation and supports scientific research in the energy sector, it is launching the Libya Energy Innovation and Research Award. The award aims to support and encourage researchers, academics, and profes»»»
Tripoli Business Incubator completes first intensive online e-commerce camp
The Tripoli Business Incubator announced yesterday that it had concluded its first intensive online e-commerce camp. The camp included a group of online store owners from various Libyan cities. The camp was part of an intensive training programme designed to support and develop e-commerce businesse»»»
CBL to abolish tax on foreign exchange sales and tax on foreign exchange personal allowance to a rate of 6.37 dinars to the dollar
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) briefed Libyan media yesterday of its intention to implement the decision of the Speaker of the House of Representatives (Ageela Saleh) to abolish the tax / surcharge imposed on official foreign exchange sales, including the foreign exchange personal use allowance to»»»
Hafters vow to continue uncontrolled public spending – refuse to cut spending to save Libya’s economy – veiled threat to cut off oil supplies
In a cleverly coordinated PR stunt, the Director General of the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, Belgasem Khalifa Haftar, son of the ageing military strongman in control of eastern, central and most of southern Libya, stressed to a gathering of eastern and central Libyan tribal leaders t»»»
Egypt’s Economy in a year
2017 witnessed a radical change in the structure of the Egyptian economy and a reorganization of all its elements. Starting with the budget, balance of payments, trade balance, investment and tourism budgets, as well as, utilizing the mechanism of the banking system to serve the national economy, i»»»
Dozens of migrants found on island of Lemnos
A group of 39 migrants, mostly women and children, has been located on the northeastern Aegean Sea island of Lemnos which is off most usual migration routes, authorities said Friday. A Coast Guard statement said the ten men, 9 women and 20 children were found near the village of Fysini on southeast»»»
Tunisia, Libya discuss strengthening cooperation in diplomatic training
Tunis, March 13 (TAP) – Talks held Thursday between Acting Director-General of the International Diplomatic Academy of Tunis Riadh Dridi and a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Libya’s Government of...»»»
NESDB launches technical assistance project to strengthen the capacities of the food security sector in Libya
Libya’s National Council Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) launched yesterday a technical assistance project to strengthen the capacities of the food security sector in Libya. The project is funded by the Islamic Development Bank and implemented in cooperation with the Islamic Organizat»»»
Estithmar Holding pays third semi-annual coupon of 8.75% Sukuk tranche
Doha, Qatar: Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. has paid the third semi-annual coupon of its Qatari Riyal-denominated Sukuk (first tranche), at an annual profit rate of 8.75%. The first tranche, part of the company’s broader Sukuk program valued at QAR 3.4 billion and listed on the London Stock Exchange’s »»»
Total Energies announces restart of production at the Mabruk Field
Total Energies announced yesterday the restart of production at the Mabruk oil field in Libya, in which the Company holds an interest of 37.5%. The Mabruk field is located onshore, in concession C17, around 130 km south of Sirte. Production from the field was stopped in 2015 during Libya’s civil wa»»»
HoR Speaker Saleh cancels new import tax having previously claimed he had never agreed such a tax. Is Saleh’s position weakening? Report and analysis
Several reliable Arabic language Libyan media sites reported last Wednesday (11 March) that the Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Ageela Saleh, has now reversed his decision to impose the controversial import tax on some goods. The media sources say Saleh has now communicated the rever»»»
HSC‘s National Accord Bloc calls on relevant authorities to act against the ''corrupt and illegal'' Arkenu Oil Company
The National Accord Bloc of the High State Council issued a written statement, dated 9 March 2026 but only made public yesterday, calling on all relevant Libyan authorities to take the necessary steps against Arkenu Oil Company’s ‘‘corrupt’’ and ‘‘illegal’’ export of Libyan oil. Arkenu is a private»»»
TEHRAN BLOG: Permits-for-passage system emerges as the US heads towards a strategic defeat in Iran
An informal system of “permits-for-passage” through the Straits of Hormuz is emerging after Tehran has started to grant navigation permission to oil tankers headed to “friendly countries" with cargos of oil and gas. A tank»»»
Iranian Strategy Built on Lessons of US Wars, Faith and Homegrown Tech
Iran has learned from decades of US wars in the Middle East and beyond and has been preparing for war for at least 25 years, Iranian-American international affairs analyst Mohammad Marandi tells Sputnik. US Wars in Middle East and North AfricaIraq War, spring 2003: Rationale: Toppling Saddam Hussei»»»
Why the US war with Iran looks more like Yugoslavia 1999 than Iraq 2003
The White House says it is not currently considering a ground operation in Iran. At least that is what Donald Trump has suggested, assuring reporters that he is not preparing to send American special forces to Isfahan, home to one of the Islamic Republic’s key nuclear facilities. His remarks were q»»»
At the first 2026 Cabinet meeting: Aldabaiba calls for unified state institutions, freezes development spending and calls for elections
Addressing broader political matters at the first Cabinet meeting of 2026 at the Cabinet Office in Tripoli last night, Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba called for the unification of state institutions and legitimate elections as he his new-look cabinet. Unifying Libyan state institutions and ho»»»
Aldabaiba reveals his new ministerial appointments – top posts of Interior, Oil and Gas, Foreign Affairs and Defence remain unchanged: Report and analysis
Having secured the political of the President of the High State Council, Mohamed Takala, and the President of the Presidency Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, for his new ministerial appointments and reshuffles, Aldabaiba’s new-look cabinet emerged at the first 2026 Cabinet meeting at the Cabinet Office i»»»
Aldabaiba’s first 2026 Cabinet meeting – justifies new ministerial appointments, reveals training given to all ministers, warns against corruption, focus on economy
Addressing the first Cabinet meeting of 2026 held at the Cabinet Office in Tripoli last night, Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba said the (political) of the President of the High Council of State and the President of the Presidency Council for the adoption of the measures taken (new ministerial »»»
Why regime change in Iran is unlikely
The US, it seems, is back in the ‘regime change’ business. Despite his past promises to “stop the reckless and costly policy of regime change,” Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury looks anything but. Israel’s assassination of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khameni on the first day and Trump’s urging the »»»
Eye on Africa - Fresh evidence of starvation crimes in Darfur emerges
In tonight's edition, a new report accuses Sudan's Rapid Support Forces of destroying farms around El Fasher before alleged mass killings in October 2025. Also, Congo-Brazzaville prepares to vote, but many young voters say they've lost faith in politics as veteran leader Denis Sassou Ngue»»»
Libyan Ramadan celebrations tempered by rising inflation
Rising inflation has dampened Ramadan celebrations in Libya. Across the country, families have had to cope with higher prices. In the eastern city of Benghazi, residents have embraced the spirit of the holy month by lending a helping hand to the city's most disadvantaged people. FRANCE 24's Lilia B»»»
Khere is Khamenei?
Where is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Since he was appointed on March 8 he has issued no statements, made no public appearances, and in fact has been totally invisible. Is he dead? Or perhaps severely wounde»»»
Khere is Khamenei?
Where is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Since he was appointed on March 8 he has issued no statements, made no public appearances, and in fact has been totally invisible. Is he dead? Or perhaps severely wounde»»»
Khere is Khamenei?
Where is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Since he was appointed on March 8 he has issued no statements, made no public appearances, and in fact has been totally invisible. Is he dead? Or perhaps severely wounde»»»
Khere is Khamenei?
Where is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Since he was appointed on March 8 he has issued no statements, made no public appearances, and in fact has been totally invisible. Is he dead? Or perhaps severely wounde»»»
Khere is Khamenei?
Where is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Since he was appointed on March 8 he has issued no statements, made no public appearances, and in fact has been totally invisible. Is he dead? Or perhaps severely wounde»»»
Khere is Khamenei?
Where is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Since he was appointed on March 8 he has issued no statements, made no public appearances, and in fact has been totally invisible. Is he dead? Or perhaps severely wounde»»»
Khere is Khamenei?
Where is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Since he was appointed on March 8 he has issued no statements, made no public appearances, and in fact has been totally invisible. Is he dead? Or perhaps severely wounde»»»
Khere is Khamenei?
Where is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Since he was appointed on March 8 he has issued no statements, made no public appearances, and in fact has been totally invisible. Is he dead? Or perhaps severely wounde»»»
Khere is Khamenei?
Where is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Since he was appointed on March 8 he has issued no statements, made no public appearances, and in fact has been totally invisible. Is he dead? Or perhaps severely wounde»»»
Khere is Khamenei?
Where is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Since he was appointed on March 8 he has issued no statements, made no public appearances, and in fact has been totally invisible. Is he dead? Or perhaps severely wounde»»»
How record release of oil reserves can stabilise price of ‘liquid gold’ worldwide
Dubai: Global oil markets have been under pressure as tensions in the Middle East disrupt shipments and threaten supply routes. A new move by the International Energy Agency aims to stabilise prices. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The IEA said it will release 400 mill»»»
Tripoli government team holds further meeting with Boeing regarding the establishment of a new airliner
The Tripoli based Libyan government reported today that had held a virtual meeting today as part of the ‘‘Libyan-American Partnership’’ between the Prime Minister’s Initiative team for the establishment of the new national airline with the team from Boeing. It said this meeting comes within the fr»»»
IEA says members to release 400 mn barrels from oil reserves
The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East. The Paris-based organization said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its memb»»»
CBL allows official foreign residents in Libya the use of e-Wallets – sets daily transfer categories
In a letter leaked on Libyan media today (Reference 9/2026 dated 11/03/26), the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) instructed commercial bank managers and e-payments entities to permit official foreign residents to start using e-Wallets as a form of payment as part of its efforts to increase the volume an»»»
More than 100 migrants reach Crete from Libya
Three more small migrant boats carrying over 100 people across the dangerous Mediterranean route from north Africa have reached southern Crete, officials said Wednesday. The new arrivals pushed the number of migrants who have landed on the southern Greek island so far this year close to 1,800, acco»»»
S. Korea involved in oil reserve release discussions with IEA - UPI.com
South Korea is in discussions with the IEA over the agency's proposal to release strategic oil reserves, Seoul officials said Wednesday. This photo, taken Mar. 10, shows a gas station in Seoul. Photo by Yonhap The South Korean government is "closely involved" in discussions with the International E»»»