Libya’s Parliament Speaker Ousted After 12 Years as Power Shifts in the East
TRIPOLI--Libya's parliament speaker, a longtime ally of eastern military strongman Khalifa Haftar, was ousted from his post on Tuesday after 12 years in office, analysts say, which could mark a…
Libya is upgrading its border security with advanced screening systems
During his visit to the United States this week, Interior Minister Major General Imad Trabelsi met with representatives of US security technology firms Rapiscan Systems and S2 Global, and the…
Al-Bunya Advances 7,000-Tower Telecom Infrastructure Project in Libya
Al-Bunya Investment and Services Company, a subsidiary of the Libyan Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Company (LPTIC), has discussed the progress and goals of its ambitious 7,000 telecommunications towers project.…
Sisi Meets Dangote as Egypt Seeks Greater African Investment Cooperation
CAIRO – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met Aliko Dangote, founder and chairman of the Dangote Group and chairman of the Africa Entrepreneurs Initiative, on the sidelines of the El…
Trump Threatens EU Trade Over Proposed Canadian Partnership
WASHINGTON, September 17, 2026: US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose steep tariffs or restrict trade with the European Union if Brussels moves ahead with a proposal to make…
Georgia, Serbia and Thailand Offer Simplified Travel Options for International Visitors
Travel entry requirements differ from one country to another, but several destinations have introduced relatively straightforward procedures for eligible foreign visitors, including visa-free entry or longer permitted stays. Georgia, Serbia…
Global Condemnation After Saudi Arabia Says Houthi Drone Targeted Mecca
RIYADH, September 17, 2026: Condemnations have poured in following Saudi Arabia’s announcement that its air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca, with the Saudi-led coalition warning…
US Warns Americans Against Libya Travel Amid Kidnapping, Terrorism and Civil Unrest
The US Department of State has maintained its Level 4: Do Not Travel travel advisory for Libya due to ongoing security risks throughout the country. The department advised US citizens…
Libya’s Al-Menfi Rejects Prolonged Transition, Calls for Unified State Institutions
TRIPOLI: On Wednesday, Libya's Presidential Council head Mohamed Al-Menfi met with a delegation of notables, elders, civil society, elites and community leaders from the eastern, western and southern parts of…
China Moves to Boost Libya’s Security Capabilities With Technical, Training Support
BEIJING – China has provided technical support and special training to the Government of National Unity (GNU) Interior Ministry to enhance its capacity in combating organized crime, drug trafficking and…
