Libya’s water company to launch point-of-sale service for bill payments

The General Company for Water and Wastewater has announced the upcoming launch of a point-of-sale (POS) service to facilitate the payment of water and wastewater bills. In a statement, the company said the new POS service will allow subscribers to...

Italian report: ‘Flintlock 26,’ a political test for Libya’s unification and an opportunity to enhance Rome’s influence

An analytical report by the Italian website “Decode 39” examined what the joint “Flintlock 26” maneuvers between eastern and western Libya—scheduled for next spring under Washington’s supervision—represent for Italy, suggesting the possibility of...

Migrant boat from Libya capsizes in Mediterranean, leaving one dead

taly’s coast guard rescued 11 migrants off Lampedusa and recovered the body of a pregnant womanItalian coast guards near an Immigrant boat. PHOTO: BBC/Italian coastal guard A migrant boat carrying around 35 people sailing from Libya capsized in...

Kurdistan to repatriate stranded youths from Libya

2025-10-19T14:11:45+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News - ERBIL Efforts to rescue and repatriate a group of young Kurdish citizens stranded in Libya are nearing completion, the Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Interior declared on...

Greece revives Eastern Mediterranean forum including Libya and Turkey

Greece has announced plans to revive an earlier proposal for an Eastern Mediterranean Forum, bringing together regional states — including Libya and Turkey — to discuss key issues from migration and environmental protection to maritime boundaries....

New British Ambassador to Libya Martin Reynolds to take up his post this October

The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) announced last Friday (17 October) that the new British Ambassador to Libya, Martin Reynolds will take up his new post during October 2025. Reynolds succeeds Martin Longden....

Libya, Turkey sign two MoUs to boost economic cooperation and investment

Libya and Turkey signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and promoting investment between the two countries. The agreements were signed by Turkish Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat and Libya’s Minister...

Libya: Tajirhi Festival Rich in Cultural Diversity, Tourism Potential

Tajirhi — A three-day cultural festival featuring heritage, culture and artistic activities concluded on Friday night in the town of Tajirhi, located deep in southwest Libya, marking a resuscitation and new interest in the economic potential of...

Counting underway in Libya following elections in 16 municipal councils

Counting is underway in Libya following voting in 16 councils under the third phase of the country’s municipal elections. The High National Elections Commission said polling stations closed at 6pm local time on Saturday with an estimated turnout...

Libya begins local elections in 16 municipalities after August delay

TRIPOLI, Libya/ISTANBUL The Libyan High National Elections Commission (HNEC) announced on Saturday the start of local elections in 16 municipalities across the country, following a delay in August. In a statement, the commission said voting began...

Kaba shines for the resurgent Centre Fédéral de Guinée; Benghazi extend winning streak

BAMAKO (Mali) – Centre Federal de Guinée (CFG) bounced back from their opening day loss to Al-Ahly Benghazi with a narrow 66-61 victory over Burkina Faso champions AS Douanes, while Al-Ahly Benghazi of Libya overcame Mali's CRBT 77-66. Here's a...

The secret to how Ghanaians are ruling Libya’s toughest construction jobs

Ghanaians are widely known for their adaptability, resourcefulness, and, most importantly, their grit, especially in overcoming challenges and turning adversities into opportunities. This is especially evident among many Ghanaian migrants who,...

Libya, France hold talks in Marseille to boost economic and investment cooperation

Libyan and French officials are meeting in Marseille to explore new opportunities for economic and investment cooperation between the two countries. The Libyan Consulate General in Marseille said the talks are being held under the framework of the...

France’s Ex-President Sarkozy Jailed Over Libya Funding Case

Published on: October 19, 2025 12:11 PM PARIS: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been jailed over a case involving illegal Libyan funding for his 2007 election campaign. He becomes the first former leader of an EU country to serve time...

Libya, EU agree to step up migrant returns and border management

Libyan and European officials have agreed to intensify efforts to return irregular migrants to their home countries and to strengthen border management across Libya, according to the EU’s ambassador in Tripoli, Nicola Orlando. The agreement was...

Libya’s High Elections Commission Launches Voting for Third Group of 16 Municipalities

The voting process began on Saturday in 16 Libyan municipalities out of 28 targeted as part of the third group of municipal council elections. The High National Elections Commission announced that the municipalities where voting has commenced are:...

Sarkozy to serve prison term in Libya funding case

Investigators believe that in return, Kadhafi was promised help to restore his international image after Tripoli was blamed by the West for bombing a plane in 1988 over Lockerbie, Scotland, and another over Niger in 1989, killing hundreds of...

Protest hits Rome over Libya migrant deal after boat wreck

ROME (AFP): Migrants and rights activists protested in Rome Saturday against Italy’s migrant deal with Libya, a day after some 20 people were feared dead in the latest boat wreck in the Mediterranean. Under a controversial 2017 deal renewed under...

Protests in Rome Against Libya Migration Deal After New Mediterranean Tragedy

Migrants and human rights activists took to the streets of Rome to protest against the migration agreement between Italy and Libya, just one day after around 20 people were reported dead in yet another shipwreck in the Mediterranean. The deal,...

Koury and Qatari ambassador discuss developments in Libya

Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya Stephanie Koury and Qatari Ambassador to Libya Khalid Al-Dosari have met to discuss the latest Libyan developments. According to a statement issued by the UN Support Mission in...