Guterres urges foreign powers to step back from Libya

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on foreign nations to end their interference in Libya, arguing that stability in the North African country would serve the interests of all parties. “Countries that intervene in Libya to protect their …

Grand Mufti of Libya laments demise of exchange rate of Libyan dinar – and lack of resignations by officials as a result

In video excerpts published by the Dar Al-Ifta, Libya’s Religious Council, its head, the Grand Mufti of Libya, Sadeg Al-Ghiriani, was very critical of the economic situation in Libya. He was critical of the lack of effective action taken by those in power …

Libya to host workshop on cultural policies and governance

The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development is set to hold a three-day workshop on cultural policies and governance in collaboration with the Arab League’s education and culture body, ALECSO, starting Monday. According to the ministry, the workshop …

Grand Mufti of Libya laments demise of exchange rate of Libyan dinar – and lack of resignations by officials as a result

How Ancient Greeks Shaped Libya: The Founding of Cyrene and Its Legacy

Temple of Zeus in the ancient Greek city of Cyrene, Libya. Credit: David Stanley, / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 During the seventh century BC, the ancient Greeks sought to explore and establish colonies throughout the Mediterranean coast. One of …

Libya Is Preparing for a Clean Energy Boom

Libya’s energy sector has had a turbulent few years, owing to political unrest and a significant shift in foreign investment in its oil and gas sector. While its fossil fuel industry is struggling to rebound to its former glory, there is significant …

Menfi accepts credentials of 8 new ambassadors to Libya

The Head of the Presidential Council, Mohammed Menfi, accepted the credentials of eight ambassadors to Libya on Saturday. The newly accredited ambassadors represent Palestine, Germany, Sweden, Sierra Leone, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Rwanda, Burundi, and …

New UN envoy vows to work on achieving stability in Libya

The Former Ghanaian Foreign Minister Hanna Serwaa Tetteh expressed her gratitude for the trust placed in her by the UN Secretary General in appointing her as the head of the UN mission to Libya. She pledged to work with all stakeholders and key partners in …

AU, UN devise joint action to rescue asylum seekers and refugees in Libya

The African Union (AU) has said that out of the 55,665 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 4 700 persons of concern are currently estimated to be held in dire conditions inside detention …

Libya, Serbia discuss healthcare cooperation

The Therapeutic Services Support and Development Agency has held discussions with a delegation from the Republic of Serbia on ways to enhance cooperation in developing the healthcare sector, on the sidelines of the Libyan-Serbian Economic Forum held in …