Menfi reaffirms support for Qatar in call with Emir
The head of the Presidential Council (PC), Mohamed Menfi, has reiterated his rejection of any violation of Arab states’ sovereignty during a phone call with Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. According to a statement, Menfi expressed Libya’s “full solidarity” — both leadership and people — with Qatar, warning that threats to the sovereignty and security of Arab states could have serious consequences for regional stability and further escalate tensions. He called for increased regional and international efforts to contain the crisis, stressing the need to prioritise dialogue and political and diplomatic solutions.
Source:Libya Observer
March 02, 2026 13:05 UTC
President of the Oil Corporation: New operational successes support the national economy
Tripoli – The Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Engineer Masoud Suleiman, affirmed the corporation’s progress. It is implementing its plan to increase production rates. In a related context, Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) resumed production. Sirte Oil Company achieved it. This indicates developing national technical capabilities.
Source:Libya Today
March 02, 2026 12:52 UTC
Like Iran, US Had Led Regime Change In Iraq & Libya Too: Did It Prove To Be Their ‘Greatest Chance’?
Like Iran, US Had Led Regime Change In Iraq & Libya Too: Did It Prove To Be Their ‘Greatest Chance’? Curated By :News18.comLast Updated: March 02, 2026, 19:58 ISTUS-Israel-Iran war: What happened in Iraq and Libya after the US ensured a regime change there by toppling Saddam Hussein and Muammar Gaddafi, respectively? What happened in Iraq and Libya after the US ensured a regime change there? In both Iraq and Libya, the US-led regime change achieved the immediate tactical goal of removing long-standing dictators but failed to deliver the intended long-term stability, democracy, or economic prosperity. With Agency inputsNews18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submitFirst Published: March 02, 2026, 16:30 ISTNews explainers Like Iran, US Had Led Regime Change In Iraq & Libya Too: Did It Prove To Be Their ‘Greatest Chance’?
Source:Libya Today
March 02, 2026 11:13 UTC
Libya: Saddam Haftar oversees advance maneuvers after attacks in the south
The Libyan Commando Battalion 123 (Cdo) of the Tariq Bin Ziyad Brigade conducted advanced live-fire exercises, assaulting closed targets and buildings and carrying out tactical maneuvers in various operational environments. The activities were conducted under the supervision of the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Saddam HaftarThe Tariq Bin Ziyad Brigade is one of the most structured units of the Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, with a strong presence in Cyrenaica and the South. The training comes amid rising tensions in Fezzan and renewed attacks against LNA forces. In response, the LNA reportedly conducted airstrikes against positions attributed to the same militia, as reported by the press office of Haftar's forces. Read also other news on Nova NewsClick here and receive updates on WhatsAppFollow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram
Source:Libya Today
March 02, 2026 08:36 UTC
Iran is not Libya, Iraq, or Syria; regime change won't happen the West's way'
The United States and Israel are looking at regime change and trying to weaken Iran to the point where it cannot create insecurity for Israel. However, I do not think this will result in regime change in the way international media is portraying it. Iran maintains it signed the NPT and does not want nuclear weapons but insists on its right to civil nuclear energy. But Iran does not have a real strategic partner. China does not want to antagonise the US.
Source:Libya Today
March 02, 2026 08:07 UTC
Editorial: Middle East on the boil
Editorial: Middle East on the boilA key risk arising from the current political vacuum in Iran is that the militant Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps may take overBy Telangana Today Published Date - 2 March 2026, 01:12 AMAn already volatile Middle East region has waded into an uncharted territory of utter chaos and political vacuum following a joint blitzkrieg by the United States and Israel targeting Iran. The sudden escalation of the conflict means that the recent nuclear diplomacy, brokered by Oman and Switzerland, has totally collapsed. It was an act of recklessness on the part of Trump to make an appeal to Iranians to “take back their country”. A key risk arising from the current political vacuum in Iran is that the militant Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps may take over. The Middle East region has a turbulent history of periods of political instability, becoming a breeding ground for terrorism.
Source:Libya Today
March 02, 2026 07:45 UTC
Trump’s risky war of choice in Iran
Increased economic pressure had the potential over time to precipitate regime change. In the case of Iran, though, Trump has called for regime change – but without preparing the ground for it. This is the lesson of Germany and Japan after World War II, and Panama, Iraq, and Afghanistan more recently. Here the parallel is to the 2003 Iraq War, another preventive war of choice in the region that cost the US enormously. He may also have been tempted to achieve something historic in Iran – regime change – that eluded his predecessors.
Source:Libya Today
March 02, 2026 00:20 UTC
Amir receives phone call from Chairman of Libyan Presidential Council
QNADoha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, received Sunday a telephone call today from the Chairman of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya, HE Dr. Mohamed Al Menfi. At the beginning of the call, HE Dr. Mohamed Al-Manfi inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar following the blatant Iranian attacks, expressing Libya's full solidarity and support for the State of Qatar. He affirmed Libya's support for Qatar and its backing of all measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and stability. For his part, HH the Amir expressed his gratitude and appreciation to HE Dr. Mohamed Al-Manfi for his expression of solidarity and support, praising the deep fraternal relations that bind the two brotherly countries.
Source:Libya Today
March 01, 2026 23:37 UTC
Germany doubts military action can bring change in Iran
“Military strikes aim to end the destructive game of a weakened regime. Merz called on Tehran to immediately stop indiscriminate attacks and said it remains uncertain whether outside military strikes can bring about internal political change. Working on an agreement that would permanently end Iran’s military nuclear and ballistic missile program. Smoke rises over the city center after an explosion in Tehran, Iran on February 28, 2026. (AA Photo)Background of attacksIsrael and the U.S. launched military strikes on Iran on Feb. 28 while negotiations between Tehran and Washington were ongoing.
Source:Libya Today
March 01, 2026 19:48 UTC
CBL source: Arrival of two cash shipments worth one billion dinars
A source at the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) announced the arrival of a second cash shipment on Saturday to the bank’s vaults in Tripoli, supplied from abroad following the arrival of an earlier shipment, bringing the total value of the two consignments to one billion Libyan dinars. According to the source, the shipments aim to support cash liquidity in local markets and ensure that citizens’ needs are met. The CBL also confirmed that the shipments were handled in accordance with approved security and banking procedures, with continued monitoring of money flows to safeguard financial stability.
Source:Libya Observer
March 01, 2026 16:45 UTC
LIA announces 2025 Direct Financial Assets results at US$ 41.7 billion – generating returns of US$ 2 billion / 4.79%
The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) announce last Tuesday (26 February) the 2025 financial performance results for its direct investment portfolio. It reported that the market value of directly managed financial assets reached US$ 41.7 billion. LIA’s three diversified portfoliosThe LIA’s financial investment portfolio comprises three diversified portfolios: a time deposit portfolio valued at US$ 24.9 billion, an equity portfolio valued at US$ 12.9 billion, and an investment fund portfolio valued at US$ 3.8 billion. LIA holds uninvested cash balances of US$ 9.1 billionThe LIA said it also holds uninvested cash balances of US$ 9.1 billion. Other LIA subsidiary assets valued at US$ 28.2 billionThe LIA pointed out that the aforementioned figures refer only to the LIA’s direct financial investments.
Source:Libya Today
March 01, 2026 15:21 UTC
NDA launches construction of Sebha’s Rose Palace Hotel – implemented by Turkey’s Nova Global company
The Hafter controlled National Development Agency (NDA) announced last Thursday (26 February) that preparation and establishment work has begun on the Rose Palace Hotel project in Sebha, opposite the airport. It said this integrated hotel project, owned by the NDA, is one of its most prominent investments, being implemented by the Turkish construction company Nova Global. It said this initiative aims to enhance the city’s service infrastructure and support economic and tourism activity. The project includes a fully equipped hotel building with suites, reception areas, meeting rooms, service kitchens, and administrative offices, in addition to a complete electromechanical system (MEP) and landscaping, all in accordance with modern hospitality standards. The project represents an important step towards providing modern hotel facilities that meet the city’s needs and keep pace with its rapid development, the NDA said.
Source:Libya Today
March 01, 2026 15:21 UTC
The National Oil Corporation continues its million-tree planting campaign
The NOC announced yesterday that it is continuing its recently launched afforestation campaign, which aims to plant one million trees as part of its strategy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The NOC revealed that yesterday, it had completed the planting of trees in the area surrounding the Abu Attifel oil field, one of the targeted areas. The NOC’s Sustainable Development Department reported that the project has reached over 50% completion, covering numerous Libyan regions surrounding and near production sites. The campaign will continue in the coming days to reach the target. The NOC said its Chairman, Masoud Suleiman, is closely monitoring the project’s progress and emphasizes its importance in reducing carbon dioxide emissions and increasing oxygen levels in areas near production sites.
Source:Libya Today
March 01, 2026 15:21 UTC
Sirte Oil Company completes drilling of first horizontal well in Al-Lahib Field using advanced technologies – with production rate of 1,870 bpd
Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday that Libyan technical teams at Sirte Oil Company for Production and Manufacturing of Oil and Gas have completed the drilling of the first horizontal well in the Al-Lahib-Dur Murada field (T27-13). The well achieved an initial production rate of 1,870 barrels per day. This operation involved drilling a 350-foot horizontal section within the reservoir using advanced directional drilling techniques. This enabled maximizing contact with the producing layers and achieving optimal reservoir energy utilization, resulting in a stable natural flow of dry light oil with a density of 61 degrees. The NOC said the well’s production rate of 1,870 barrels per day with a wellhead flow pressure of 1,475 psi are production indicators that exceeded expectations and enhance the prospects for increasing the reservoir’s recovery factor.
Source:Libya Today
March 01, 2026 13:52 UTC
Amir receives phone call from Libyan Prime Minister
The PeninsulaDoha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from HE Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of the sisterly State of Libya. At the beginning of the call, the Libyan Prime Minister expressed his concern for the situation in the State of Qatar following the unprovoked Iranian aggression, affirming his country's full solidarity with Qatar and its support for all measures that would enhance its security, stability, and sovereignty. For his part, HH the Amir expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Libyan Prime Minister for his sincere brotherly sentiments, which reflect the depth of the ties that bind the two brotherly countries. The call also included a review of the latest developments in the region and their repercussions on regional and international peace and stability.
Source:Libya Today
March 01, 2026 12:31 UTC