Nicolas Sarkozy begins five-year prison sentence for conspiracy

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has arrived at a prison in Paris to begin serving a five-year sentence for a criminal conspiracy to finance his 2007 election campaign with funds from Libya.He is the first ex-leader of modern France to be...

A Syrian delegation heads to Libya to address “outstanding files”

A technical delegation from Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates will begin providing services in Libya on October 18, aiming to enable Syrians there to benefit from fee and fine exemptions, the delegation told the state-run Syrian...

Greece proposes regional cooperation initiative with Cyprus, Egypt, Turkey and Libya

FOREIGN AFFAIRS [InTime News] Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has proposed a regional cooperation initiative involving Cyprus, Egypt, Turkey and Libya during his foreign policy address in Parliament. According to diplomatic sources, the...

Nicolas Sarkozy begins five-year prison sentence

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy began a five-year sentence on Tuesday for conspiring to raise campaign funds from Libya, arriving at La Sante prison in Paris in a stunning downfall for a man who led the country between 2007 and 2012. The...

Al Ahly Benghazi and CRBT come out on top on opening day of Group A

BAMAKO (Mali) – Al Ahly Benghazi put in a resolute performance in their first Road to BAL game against CGF of Guinea, winning comfortably with a final score of 80–60. The four-time Libyan champions (in 2010, 2011, 2023 and 2025) got off to a good...

Ex-French president Sarkozy begins five-year prison sentence for conspiracy

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has arrived at a prison in Paris to begin serving a five-year sentence for a criminal conspiracy to finance his 2007 election campaign with funds from Libya. He is the first ex-leader of modern France to be...

Libya: LNA, AFRICOM Explore Strengthening Defense Ties

Sirte— The Libyan National Army’s (LNA) Deputy Commander Lt. General Saddam Haftar met on Tuesday Lt. Gen John Brennan, Deputy Commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Sirte where they discussed prospects for military cooperation between the...

Report: TRT Afrika Monitors Ankara’s Role in Mitigating the Fragility of the Libyan Landscape Through a Security–Energy–Diplomatic Approach

An analytical report published by the English-speaking Turkish network TRT Afrika has examined Turkey’s role in contributing to the stability of Libya’s fragmented political and security structure, explaining that post-2011 Libya has remained...

Sarkozy enters prison after campaign fund conviction

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday entered prison to begin a five-year sentence for conspiring to secure illegal campaign funds from Libya for his 2007 presidential run. The former conservative leader, who governed France from 2007...

Tripoli to host Libya Africa International Gas Forum 2025 (LAIGF25) from 6 to 7 December

Benghazi Municipal Guard closes shops not using POS systems

The Benghazi Municipal Guard has announced that, starting Tuesday, it will close all commercial, service, and craft establishments that do not use POS systems. The authority urged business owners to immediately contact their commercial banks to...

Naval Forces return 29 illegal migrants to Tobruk

The General Staff of the Naval Forces of the Libyan Armed Forces announced on Thursday the rescue of 29 illegal migrants and their return to the Tobruk naval base, after they were found at sea while attempting to sail towards European shores. The...

Benghazi: Commission meetings to promote participation through field campaigns targeting youth

High National Elections Commission (HNEC) Board Member Abubakr Marda, accompanied by the Director of the Awareness and Communication Department, Khaled Al-Mousi, held a series of meetings in the city of Benghazi to discuss avenues for cooperation...

Libya Africa Investment Portfolio announces strategic lubricant blending project between its Ola Energy Company, Misrata Free Zone, and Brega Marketing Co.

The Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAIP) announced last Sunday (12 October) a strategic lubricant blending project bringing together its Ola Energy Holding Company, the Misrata Free Zone, and Brega Oil Marketing Company. This is part of the...

Libya Africa Investment Portfolio announces strategic lubricant blending project between its Ola Energy Company, Misrata Free Zone, and Brega Marketing Co.

Libya’s AGOCO lifts output in Hamada field

AGOCO increases output at Hamada field to 800 barrels per dayThe Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) has announced that total production from two wells in the Hamada field has risen from 250 to 800 barrels per day (bpd), accompanied by a noticeable...

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy arrives at La Santa prison to start five-year sentence

Sarkozy, who was the conservative president of France between 2007 and 2012, was sentenced for allegedly conspiring to raise campaign funds from Libya. Sarkozy stepped into a car to head to the French capital's La Santa jail, where he will start a...

Former French president Sarkozy begins a 5-year prison sentence for campaign finance conspiracy

PARIS (AP) — Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has arrived at a prison in Paris to begin serving a 5-year sentence for a criminal conspiracy to finance his 2007 election campaign with funds from Libya. He is the first ex-leader of modern...

Türkiye signs two new agreements with Libya on contracting and projects

Türkiye has formalized two significant memoranda of understanding with Libya focusing on contracting sector cooperation and new-era development initiatives during the fifth Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum in Istanbul. Turkish Trade...

Türkiye, Libya sign deals on contractor receivables, new-era projects

Türkiye and Libya have signed two agreements addressing Turkish contractors' outstanding receivables and paving the way for new cooperation projects between the two countries, the Turkish Trade Ministry said on Friday. The deals were signed by...