HCS bloc calls for suspension of Arkenu oil licence, alleges corruption
The National Accord bloc within the High Council of State (HCS) has called for the suspension of a licence granted to the oil company Arkenu, alleging the decision involves corruption. The bloc also linked Libya’s economic difficulties to political divisions and institutional corruption. It said some of its members had previously filed an administrative appeal before the Zawiya Court of Appeal against the prime minister’s decision to grant the licence. According to the statement, the case has been postponed since July 2025, which the bloc said reflected pressure on the judiciary to prevent a ruling that would protect the national interest. It also called on oversight and state institutions to intervene to halt a “clear plunder” that has led to declining oil revenues, citing reports by UN experts and other international assessments.
Source:Libya Observer
March 15, 2026 19:04 UTC
Italian Interior Minister reveals Libya thwarted 2,568 migration attempts
Italian Minister of Interior, Matteo Piantedosi, has revealed that Libyan authorities have thwarted 2,568 migration attempts since the beginning of 2026, while Tunisia prevented 2,528 illegal migration attempts. In a tweet on X, announcing the figures, Matteo Piantedosi explained that this is part of a broader strategy being implemented with Italy's contribution to combat human trafficking and irregular migration. The Italian Minister had previously confirmed, in a speech during a session entitled "The Challenge of Migration: An International Priority," held as part of the 18th Conference of Italian Ambassadors in Rome, that irregular migration flows to his country had decreased for the second consecutive year by more than 60%.
Source:Libya Observer
March 15, 2026 05:03 UTC
Tripoli Security Directorate sets truck access times on highway
The Tripoli Security Directorate has announced the regulation of truck traffic on the highway as part of a plan aimed at reducing traffic congestion and enhancing public safety. The Directorate explained that trucks will be permitted to enter the highway from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and will be prohibited from entering after that time until the following morning. The Directorate added that this measure aims to reduce traffic congestion and obstruct the flow of traffic, thereby contributing to regulating traffic, enhancing public safety, and ensuring smooth traffic flow on the highway.
Source:Libya Observer
March 14, 2026 17:08 UTC
Libyan-British cooperation on combating corruption
The legal representative of the National Anti-Corruption Authority, Omar Abubakr Al-Dulaimi, met on Wednesday with the United Kingdom's Ambassador to Libya, Martin Reynolds, at the ambassador's request. The Authority stated that the meeting addressed strengthening joint cooperation in the areas of governance and combating corruption, reviewing the standards of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, and discussing a number of proposals and view points that could contribute to improving institutional oversight work both locally and internationally. The meeting was attended on the British side by Rob Mack, Director of the National Crime Agency, and several heads of offices and departments at the UK Embassy. On the Libyan side, it was attended by the head of the Communication and International Relations Committee of the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
Source:Libya Observer
March 14, 2026 17:08 UTC
UNSMIL invites Libyans to discuss economic track
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has invited Libyans to participate in an online discussion on the economic track of the structured dialogue, to be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 1st. The session will be led by the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya, Ulrika Richardson, and will address ways to build stable, accountable, and unified institutions for all Libyans, according to a statement released by UNSMIL on its Facebook page on Thursday. UNSMIL stated that the participation is open to all interested Libyans. However, only questions related to the economic track will be addressed. To access the Zoom link and to submit comments and questions, participants must register via the UNSMIL's website.
Source:Libya Observer
March 14, 2026 17:03 UTC
Saudi Arabia allows transit for Libyans stranded in Bahrain
Saudi Arabia has approved transit for Libyans stranded in Bahrain who want to return home, according to the Libyan Embassy in Manama. The embassy said Saudi authorities had approved transit lists for travellers registered to return to Libya while Bahrain International Airport remains closed. Under the arrangement, travellers will be allowed to stay in Saudi Arabia for up to four days from the date of entry, the embassy said. Travellers must have a confirmed flight booking from Saudi Arabia to Libya before entering the country. The measure took effect on Thursday, 12 March, with visas issued at the land border crossing for those whose names appear on the approved lists.
Source:Libya Observer
March 14, 2026 16:39 UTC
Italy to return Libyan naval vessel after maintenance in Sicily
Italy is preparing to return the Libyan Navy landing ship “Ibn Haritha” after completing maintenance and modernization works in Sicily, as part of bilateral cooperation between the two countries to combat migration. According to the maritime news website Shipping Italy, the vessel has been undergoing refurbishment since last year at the Italian naval base in Augusta. The work is funded by the Italian Ministry of Defense under the cooperation agreement signed between Italy and Libya in 2017. The remaining works are expected to be completed before next September, after which the vessel will rejoin the Libyan naval fleet.
Source:Libya Observer
March 14, 2026 04:14 UTC
181 migrants return voluntarily from Benghazi to Lagos
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has announced the voluntary humanitarian return of about 181 migrants from Benghazi to Lagos, Nigeria, allowing them to safely return to their homes. The organization said the flight ensured a safe, humane, and dignified journey for all beneficiaries, with medical and operational staff accompanying them on board. IOM added that the voluntary return was carried out with support from the European Union Mission in Libya.
Source:Libya Observer
March 14, 2026 04:08 UTC
‘Iran repeating Afghanistan, Libya, Iraq…’: EU MPs blast Trump over Iran war; expose Ursula’s lies - The Economic Times Video
‘Iran repeating Afghanistan, Libya, Iraq…’: EU MPs blast Trump over Iran war; expose Ursula’s liesEuropean lawmakers slammed Ursula von der Leyen, accusing her of acting like “Trump’s cheerleader” during the escalating 2026 Iran War. Critics in the European Parliament warned the conflict risks repeating the disasters of Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan. Several EU MPs demanded accountability after deadly strikes in Iran triggered outrage across Europe and calls for restraint. The backlash highlights deep divisions in Europe over Donald Trump’s Iran war strategy and the EU leadership’s response.
Source:Libya Today
March 13, 2026 20:20 UTC
‘Iran repeating Afghanistan, Libya, Iraq…’: EU MPs blast Trump over Iran war; expose Ursula’s lies
European lawmakers slammed Ursula von der Leyen, accusing her of acting like “Trump’s cheerleader” during the escalating 2026 Iran War. Critics in the European Parliament warned the conflict risks repeating the disasters of Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan. Several EU MPs demanded accountability after deadly strikes in Iran triggered outrage across Europe and calls for restraint. The backlash highlights deep divisions in Europe over Donald Trump’s Iran war strategy and the EU leadership’s response. Show moreShow less
Source:Libya Today
March 13, 2026 20:20 UTC
Cissé Dismisses Exit Rumors, Confirms Commitment to Libya
Reports suggesting that Aliou Cissé is set to leave his role as head coach of Libya national football team have been firmly denied by the coach himself. Rumors circulated earlier this week claiming the Senegalese tactician was on the verge of departing the Libyan national team to take up the managerial position with Equatorial Guinea national football team. However, when contacted by our newsroom, Cissé dismissed the claims and confirmed that he remains fully focused on his current position with Libya. The former Senegal national football team coach stated clearly that he is still in charge and currently preparing the Libyan side for upcoming international friendlies. Libya are scheduled to face Liberia national football team and Niger national football team in two friendly matches set to be played in Morocco as part of preparations for upcoming competitions.
Source:Libya Today
March 13, 2026 17:59 UTC
Libya’s Tripoli-based government announces major Cabinet reshuffle
TRIPOLI, Libya: Libya’s internationally recognised Government of National Unity (GNU) on Thursday announced a Cabinet reshuffle affecting 13 ministries, aimed at filling vacancies and boosting executive performance, reported Xinhua. The move followed a joint statement by Presidential Council head, Mohamed Al-Menfi; High Council of State head, Mohamed Takala; and Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah at government headquarters in Tripoli. The statement expressed support for the prime minister’s efforts to reorganise the Cabinet and fill vacant posts. This unified front marks a reversal from earlier in March, when Al-Menfi publicly rejected the reshuffle, labelling Dbeibah’s administration a “caretaker government” with limited authority to reorganise. The reshuffle includes the ministries of Economy, Health, and State for Migrant Affairs, among others.
Source:Libya Today
March 13, 2026 02:53 UTC
Libya: TotalEnergies Announces the Restart of Production at the Mabruk Field
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) announces the restart of production at the Mabruk oil field in Libya, in which the Company holds an interest of 37.5%. “This restart illustrates our long-term commitment in Libya, as we celebrate TotalEnergies’ 70th anniversary in the country this year,” said Julien Pouget, Middle East and North Africa Director for TotalEnergies’ Exploration & Production business. The Waha concessions are held by NOC (59.16%), TotalEnergies (20.42%) and ConocoPhillips (20.42%) and are operated by Waha Oil Company (WOC), a company 100% owned by NOC. X: @TotalEnergies LinkedIn: TotalEnergies Facebook: TotalEnergies Instagram: TotalEnergiesCautionary NoteThe terms “TotalEnergies”, “TotalEnergies company” or “Company” in this document are used to designate TotalEnergies SE and the consolidated entities that are directly or indirectly controlled by TotalEnergies SE. The entities in which TotalEnergies SE directly or indirectly owns a shareholding are separate legal entities.
Source:Libya Today
March 12, 2026 15:37 UTC
A Desert Picnic With Libya’s Most Wanted Man
Yet here was a man defined by 14 years of evasion greeting us like a host at a casual retreat. We drove for an hour as the smooth hum of tires surrendered to the violent jolting of the desert track. He was dressed for a casual outing: trousers and an undershirt in muted military tones, paired with heavy desert boots. A man nearby, his face etched by the desert, whispered the essence of the day: “We were denied the right to say farewell to the father. A general of the 2011 revolution, al-Atiri was the man who had captured Saif in the desert 15 years earlier.
Source:Libya Today
March 12, 2026 14:23 UTC
Libyan leaders discuss government vacancies and coordination
Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity (GNU), Abdulhamid Dbeibah met with Mohamed Menfi, head of the Presidential Council (PC), and Mohamed Takala, president of the High Council of State (HCS), to discuss recent steps aimed at addressing vacancies within the government. According to a joint statement, the meeting reviewed measures taken by Dbeibah to fill vacant posts in parts of the government and maintain the functioning of public institutions. The PM said the steps were intended to ensure the continuity of state institutions and the regular operation of the executive authority, allowing public services to continue. Takala expressed support for the move, while Menfi approved the procedures taken to fill the vacancies and improve efficiency within the executive branch. The three officials also stressed the need for continued coordination between state institutions and said strengthening cooperation could help create conditions for national consensus and the holding of elections based on agreed rules.
Source:Libya Observer
March 12, 2026 10:33 UTC