Egg boycott campaign spreads in Tripoli after prices hit record levels
The campaign began on social media, where activists called on residents to stop buying eggs until prices fall. Retailers blame wholesale pricingFrom the perspective of retail sellers, some shop owners said the rise is being driven by wholesale market dynamics. In central Tripoli, Mahmoud Rashid, who owns a shop there, said the increase is mainly tied to wholesale prices that traders set in market networks. He described the move as standing with citizens against the escalation of egg prices to what he considered excessively high levels. The Poultry Breeders’ Union also said the main drivers include an unjustified rise in feed prices and trader manipulation.
Source:Libya Today
January 13, 2026 20:41 UTC
Libyan research bodies sign agreement on peaceful nuclear applications
The General Authority for Scientific Research has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Atomic Energy Establishment aimed at strengthening cooperation in scientific and technical research, with a focus on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The agreement was signed on Tuesday by Faisal Al-Abdali, Director General of the Libyan Authority for Scientific Research, and Al-Hashimi Mohammed Al-Abyad, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Establishment. According to officials, the memorandum seeks to enhance joint research programmes, develop national expertise and expand the exchange of scientific knowledge. Both sides said the move supports Libya’s broader efforts to promote scientific research and innovation, build human capacity and contribute to sustainable development, while addressing national priorities. They added that continued implementation of the agreement would help deepen institutional partnership in line with international best practice and recognised scientific standards.
Source:Libya Observer
January 13, 2026 20:07 UTC
National Reconciliation: A Slogan That Lost Its Way
Talk of national reconciliation in Libya is no longer merely a political file discussed in closed salons; it has become the single true test of the seriousness of the actors dominating the scene today. The Presidential Council’s signing of the “National Reconciliation Charter” may appear, in theory, to be a positive step. From this perspective, it is hardly surprising that critical files such as reconciliation are managed far from popular referendums or open national debates that would ensure transparency. True reconciliation cannot be imposed “from above” through top-down decisions, nor can it be reduced to fragile elite bargains aimed at sharing power rather than repairing harm. In conclusion, reconciliation today stands at a crossroads: either it is managed with historical courage that ends the state of division, or it is once again hijacked to become nothing more than a slogan raised in international forums while reality remains bitter.
Source:Libya Observer
January 13, 2026 20:07 UTC
NOC warns budget shortfall threatens production
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) has warned that the absence of an operating budget and mounting debts are threatening efforts to maintain and increase oil production. The warning came during a meeting in Tripoli on Monday with the Administrative Control Authority, attended by senior officials from both institutions. NOC chairman Masoud Suleiman said the corporation had not received an operating budget during 2025, while debts owed to service companies and suppliers had continued to rise. He said this had placed the corporation under severe pressure, forcing it to balance production targets against growing financial constraints. Meanwhile, the head of the Administrative Control Authority, Abdullah Gaderbouh, rejected what he described as unsubstantiated criticism of the NOC.
Source:Libya Observer
January 13, 2026 18:40 UTC
Election of Haffaf Al-Aswad as Mayor of Sabha Municipality Unanimously
Sebha -Today, Tuesday, the electoral procedures for electing the mayor of Sebha Municipality were completed. The voting process resulted in the election of Haffaf Omar Ali Al-Aswad as mayor. He was elected by the unanimous vote of the elected municipal council members. The election of the Sebha mayor follows the announcement of final results by the High National Elections Commission. The results were for municipal council elections in eight municipalities.
Source:Libya Today
January 13, 2026 15:16 UTC
Flight attendant detained in probe into Libyan jet crash near Ankara
Search operations continue at the wreckage of the private jet carrying Libyan Chief of General Staff General Mohammed Ali Al-Haddad in Ankara, Dec. 24, 2025. (AA Photo)A flight attendant who was part of the crew that brought a Libyan jet to Türkiye before it crashed near Ankara has been taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation, Turkish authorities said. Following efforts by Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) and on the instructions of the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the flight attendant was detained at her hotel and transferred to the Ankara Police Department. (AA Graphics)Black box sent abroad for analysisInvestigators recovered the aircraft’s black box flight recorder from farmland near the crash site. The jet crashed near Ankara’s Haymana district on Dec. 23, 2025, shortly after takeoff, killing all those on board.
Source:Libya Today
January 13, 2026 14:38 UTC
Ten killed in fatal crash on coastal road near Sirte
Ten people have been killed in a serious road accident on the coastal highway west of Sirte, officials say. The crash occurred early on Monday on the road linking Al-Wushka and Abu Qurayn. Abu Qurayn Rural Hospital said it received ten bodies following the collision. Local authorities said two passenger vehicles were involved and caught fire after the impact, killing everyone on board. The bodies were transferred by ambulance to the city of Misrata.
Source:Libya Observer
January 13, 2026 14:06 UTC
Economy Minister Hwej discusses increased economic cooperation with Turkish trade delegation in Tripoli
The Tripoli based Libyan government reported today that the Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Al-Hwej, held a meeting on the same day with a delegation of Turkish businessmen and industrialists at the Ministry’s Tripoli headquarters. The meeting discussed prospects for strengthening economic and trade cooperation and expanding investment partnerships between the two countries. Turkey is a strategic partner for LibyaThe Minister affirmed that Turkey is a strategic partner for Libya, emphasizing the importance of moving towards long-term investment partnerships, especially in the agricultural sector, to increase production, meet domestic demand, and move towards exporting. Turkish desire to establish sustainable partnerships with Libyan companiesFor their part, the Libyan government reported, the members of the Turkish delegation expressed their desire to establish sustainable partnerships with Libyan companies and to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the investment law. They also discussed organizing joint exhibitions and economic meetings to enhance cooperation between business owners in both countries.
Source:Libya Today
January 13, 2026 13:56 UTC
Four children died in a fire in Al-Bayda
The Mayor of Al-Bayda Municipal Council, Khaled Salem, has announced the death of four children following a fire that broke out inside a residential apartment in the Chinese buildings area of the city. In a press statement on Monday, Salem said the fire erupted late on Sunday night, noting that the relevant authorities have begun investigating the incident. He added that the children’s parents were transferred to the hospital to receive the necessary medical treatment, explaining that the mother’s condition is critical while the father’s condition is stable. Preliminary indications suggest that the fire started due to a malfunction in an electricity generator.
Source:Libya Observer
January 13, 2026 08:18 UTC
The Hajj and Umrah Commission announces the completion of the registration process for this year’s Hajj lottery
Tripoli – The General Authority for Hajj and Umrah in Libya announced the completion of registration. This was for the Hajj lottery for the 1447 AH – 2026 season. 1,513,818 people registered for this year’s Hajj season lottery. These steps are crucial for conducting the lottery. Details of the lottery will be announced later, God willing.
Source:Libya Today
January 12, 2026 19:03 UTC
Menfi meets western members of 5+5 JMC
Mohamed Menfi, head of the Presidential Council (PC) and supreme commander of the Libyan army, has held talks in Tripoli with members of the 5+5 Joint Military Commottee from the western region. The meeting, held on Monday at the council’s headquarters, was attended by Major General Ahmed Ali Abushahma, Major General Radwan Ibrahim al-Gharari and Major General Mokhtar Milad al-Naqqasa. According to the PC’s media office, discussions focused on the latest security and military developments in the country.
Source:Libya Observer
January 12, 2026 15:31 UTC
GNU holds expanded meeting to review strategic projects for 2026
The Government of National Unity (GNU) has held an expanded meeting to assess progress on strategic projects and initiatives overseen by the prime minister. The committee responsible for monitoring the projects said the 2026 plan includes around 100 strategic projects and initiatives across multiple sectors. Officials reviewed the readiness of projects for launch and public opening, approved final implementation timelines, and examined performance indicators aimed at ensuring targeted outcomes and high-quality service delivery. The meeting stressed the need for stronger coordination between implementing agencies, more efficient use of available resources, and full adherence to approved execution plans. It also called for accelerating implementation and maintaining close oversight to ensure sustained progress.
Source:Libya Observer
January 12, 2026 15:22 UTC
HNEC oversees pharmacists’ union votes in Tripoli and Misrata
The High National Electoral Commission (HNEC) has begun overseeing elections for pharmacists’ sub-syndicates in Tripoli and Misrata, as part of efforts to support democratic practice and strengthen professional unions. Voting is taking place at the commission’s headquarters in Tripoli and at the electoral administration office in Misrata. Polls opened at 9:00 a.m. and are due to close at 2:00 p.m., according to a statement posted on the HNEC’s official channels. The commission said the process is being conducted under approved administrative and technical arrangements, aimed at ensuring transparency and integrity, and allowing members of the general assemblies to cast their ballots smoothly. It added that all necessary measures have been put in place to ensure the success of the vote, reinforcing union activity and promoting participation and institutional organisation within professional bodies.
Source:Libya Observer
January 12, 2026 14:19 UTC
Nokia Phones Ordered In 2010 Reach Libyan Store After 16 Years, Shopkeeper's Reaction Is Pure Gold
In a bizarre yet telling reflection of Libya's prolonged instability, a mobile phone dealer in Tripoli recently received a shipment of Nokia mobile phones that were originally ordered back in 2010. Due to the civil war that erupted in 2011 and the collapse of the country's infrastructure, the phones remained stranded in warehouses for 16 years. The shipment included high-end models of the era, such as "Music-edition" phones and Nokia Communicators, which were once symbols of elite status but are now technologically obsolete. A video of the unboxing went viral on social media platforms, highlighting the absurdity of the delay caused by the conflict. The video went viral, amusing many on social media.
Source:Libya Today
January 12, 2026 02:45 UTC
Sabratha Municipality launches campaign to plant trees
Sabratha Municipality launched on Saturday a voluntary tree-planting campaign to plant 500 trees in the national park, under the slogan "Planting a Tree is Planting Life." The campaign is sponsored and organized by the Environmental Sanitation Department, in cooperation with the Libyan Organization for Environment and Climate. The first phase of the campaign aims to plant 500 trees within Sabratha National Park to improve its overall scenery. Subsequent phases will include several other locations within the municipality as part of ongoing efforts to preserve the environment and enhance vegetation cover. The campaign was attended by the mayor and members of the Sabratha Municipal Council, in addition to broad community participation from the Sabratha Scout Troop, the Libyan Red Crescent Youth - Sabratha Branch, the Sabratha Security Directorate, the Agriculture Office, the Municipal Guard, the Agricultural Police, and a number of volunteers from the city.
Source:Libya Observer
January 11, 2026 20:13 UTC