The European Council extends naval operation Aspides to protect navigation in the Red Sea until next February
This extends the EU’s “Aspides” maritime security operation. The operation protects freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. It reflects the EU’s ongoing commitment to maritime security. It works to protect vessels. It also supports stability along key Red Sea maritime routes.
Source:Libya Today
February 24, 2026 13:33 UTC
Tripoli Libyan government rejects new import taxes, blames dinar collapse on Hafter’s parallel spending outside approved budget
Core cause of collapse of the dinar is Hafter’s parallel spending outside the approved budgetIt also emphasizes that the core of the dollar exchange rate crisis is fundamentally linked to parallel spending outside the approved budget, which has reached levels several times exceeding the absorptive capacity of the national economy, surpassing the state’s actual ability to finance without harming monetary stability. Background to the crisisThe 300 billion parallel spending by the east has been absorbed as an official public debtIt will be recalled that Aldabaiba recently reported that the volume of parallel spending by the eastern Hafter regime has exceeded 303 billion dinars and has been officially recognized as part of Libya’s public debt. Aldabaiba explained that most of the hard currency issued by the CBL is consumed by parallel spending in the east, driving up demand for the dollar. In other words, the eastern regime is using the LD over-liquidity in circulation (money supply) to be buy up all the dollars on the black-market at any cost – devaluing the Libyan dinar further and further. The CBL viewMeanwhile, while the CBL agrees with Aldabaiba that the eastern regime is engaged in parallel spending outside the budget, it blames the overspending by both government for Libya’s economic crisis.
Source:Libya Today
February 24, 2026 10:58 UTC
To curb infiltration, Chad closes its borders with Sudan indefinitely
N’Djamena – A Chadian government decision was issued today, Monday. It confirmed the closure of the border between Sudan and Chad. This follows repeated incursions by armed groups. Agence France-Presse quoted a statement from Chadian Information Minister Mohamed Kassim Sharif. The statement said this decision follows repeated incursions.
Source:Libya Today
February 23, 2026 18:33 UTC
NOC resumes production at Sinawen oil field after three-year halt
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced the resumption of production at the Sinawen oil field in the Nalut area after a suspension of more than three and a half years. It said the Arabian Gulf Oil Company had begun gradually restarting production after completing maintenance work and addressing operational bottlenecks, while fully adhering to safety and efficiency standards. The corporation described the move as part of its strategic plan to boost output, strengthen state revenues and support the national economy. It added that the Sinawen field, inaugurated in 2020, is considered a key component of oil infrastructure in western Libya. The gradual resumption of pumping is expected to raise production rates and provide additional resources to support local development projects and essential services.
Source:Libya Observer
February 23, 2026 13:19 UTC
Authorities: Fuel smuggling attempt foiled near Kufra
The Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency says it has thwarted an attempt to smuggle petrol to neighbouring countries and seized two four-wheel-drive vehicles in the southern city of Kufra. In a statement released by its media office, the agency said desert patrols monitoring suspected routes intercepted two Toyota vehicles – a Tundra and a Sequoia – as they allegedly attempted to flee the scene. The vehicles were transferred to the agency’s branch headquarters in Kufra pending the completion of legal procedures, the statement added. The agency said its desert patrols would continue pre-emptive operations aimed at securing Libya’s borders, protecting desert roads and dismantling smuggling networks.
Source:Libya Observer
February 23, 2026 12:49 UTC
Libya taps Turkish contractor for new 20,000-seat stadium in Al-Marj
Libya has launched construction of a 20,000-seat stadium in the eastern city of Al-Marj, awarding the project to Turkish contractor Ekip Insaat as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild infrastructure and upgrade sports facilities to international standards after years of conflict. Libya rolls out nationwide stadium planThe contractor has begun site preparations, including surveys, soil testing, and project setup, ahead of the main construction phase. The Al-Marj project is one of four new stadium developments under Libya’s national infrastructure strategy. Aerial view shows early-stage construction work at the site of the planned 20,000-seat Martyrs of Dignity Stadium in Al-Marj, Libya. (Photo via Facebook/The Libya Update)Turkish contractors deepen Libya presenceIn addition to the stadium project, Libya’s Military Industrialization Authority has signed a separate agreement with another Turkish company to modernize and expand the Asbea Industrial Complex, though authorities did not disclose the company’s identity.
Source:Libya Today
February 23, 2026 10:54 UTC
Sinawun Oil Field between restoring production and testing the sector’s sustainability
Nalut – After more than three years of halted operations, the Sinawen oil field in western Libya has resumed production. It aims to restart stalled fields and facilities. They allowed for the restart of the Sinawen oil field. It focuses on restoring stalled fields. These efforts could become a model for restoring stalled fields.
Source:Libya Today
February 23, 2026 02:29 UTC
Dorçe to build prefabricated housing projects in Libya’s desert
A Turkish official at Dorçe Prefabricated Buildings, Serhat Polat Demir, announced the company’s readiness to implement mobile and rapid-installation residential zone projects tailored to Libya’s desert conditions. “We previously carried out projects in Al-Kufra region (southeastern Libya), and we are ready to transfer our expertise in building mobile, rapid-installation residential zones to new projects that suit desert conditions,” he added. The camp built by the company does not only meet housing needs but also includes integrated infrastructure designed to support the technical requirements of oil pipeline operations. The project utilized single-story modular prefabricated units installed on concrete blocks adapted to desert terrain. This system allows for soil deformation tolerance and enables the camp to be dismantled and relocated when needed.
Source:Libya Observer
February 22, 2026 21:22 UTC
The First Educational Media Exhibition
The Education and Teaching Supervision Office – Tripoli Central Municipality held the First Educational Media Exhibition at Umm Al-Saraya School, organized by the media coordinators of the supervision office, under the slogan “Our Media Is the Mirror of Our School.”The exhibition featured a collection of displays that reflected the journey of educational media within the supervision office, alongside artistic, awareness-raising, and dialogue-based activities that highlighted the role of media work in supporting the educational environment, enhancing educational awareness, and strengthening communication bridges between educational institutions and the local community. The organization of this exhibition reaffirmed that educational media is an active partner in developing the educational process, a fundamental tool for conveying the true image of the Libyan school, and for showcasing its efforts and noble educational mission.
Source:Libya Observer
February 22, 2026 21:22 UTC
Electronic transactions exceed 313 billion dinars in historic 2025 surge
The total number of transactions exceeded 200.7 million, with a combined value of 313.6 billion dinars. POS transactions reached 37.8 billion dinars through 288.6 million operations. The number of activated bank cards climbed to 5.5 million, while ATM withdrawals totaled approximately 23.9 million transactions valued at 12.6 billion dinars, indicating continued partial reliance on cash despite the growth of digital alternatives. Electronic wallets reached 186,817 accounts, with total circulation exceeding 92 million dinars. Meanwhile, the instant transfer service (LYPAY – ONEPAY) recorded 18.3 million transactions with a total value of 108.7 billion dinars, reflecting growing confidence in fast-payment solutions.
Source:Libya Observer
February 22, 2026 21:22 UTC
Sirte Oil reports 2,000 bpd output from new Zelten well
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) says its subsidiary Sirte Oil Company has completed a new horizontal well at the Zelten oil field with production exceeding 2,000 barrels per day. According to the NOC, the C345H well targeted the Zelten (L4) reservoir and includes a horizontal section of more than 1,300 feet. The company said advanced directional drilling and high-precision geosteering technologies were used. The well was tested last week, recording a flow rate of more than 2,000 barrels per day, the corporation said. The NOC described the result as a significant step in modernising field development, adding that horizontal drilling techniques are becoming a leading technical option after demonstrating improved efficiency and production rates.
Source:Libya Observer
February 22, 2026 19:03 UTC
Why Türkiye's opposition fails on foreign policy
There is a paradox at the heart of Turkish opposition politics that grows more consequential with each passing year. It reflects a deeper intellectual failure—a refusal to recognize that the world has fundamentally changed, and that the mental frameworks guiding opposition foreign policy were built for a reality that no longer exists. And no country's foreign policy requires a more sophisticated security intelligence framework to navigate it effectively. The Turkish opposition, in its foreign policy posture, is substantially reasoning from memory rather than from current intelligence. When a party's foreign policy statements are primarily calibrated to signal opposition to the government, to appeal to particular constituencies, to differentiate itself within a competitive electoral landscape, the result is a foreign policy that serves domestic purposes while failing as actual foreign policy.
Source:Libya Today
February 22, 2026 17:27 UTC
Al Ahli Benghazi, Al Ahli Tripoli reach Libyan basketball final six
Al Ahli Benghazi and Al Ahli Tripoli have officially secured qualification for the final six stage of the 44th edition of the Libyan Basketball Premier League. Defending champions Al Ahli Benghazi confirmed their place after maintaining top spot in Group Two with an 84–78 victory over traditional rivals Al Nasr Benghazi. Al Ahli Tripoli recorded their fifth consecutive win of the season with an 84–61 victory over Al Madina Tripoli, remaining top of their group. Competition remains intense in the group for the third automatic qualification spot and the fourth-place play-off position, mainly between Al Madina and Al Shabab Tripoli. The final six stage will be played over two phases, with the first round in Tripoli and the decisive return stage in Benghazi in April.
Source:Libya Observer
February 22, 2026 13:23 UTC
French ambassador, AU envoy discuss Libya’s political developments
The French ambassador to Libya, Thierry Vallat, has met the African Union’s special representative to Libya, Wahida Ayari, to discuss the latest political developments in the country. According to a statement posted by the French embassy on Facebook, the talks focused on efforts to strengthen Libya’s unity, stability and sovereignty. Both sides also discussed ways to support the political process and advance peace and sustainable development in the country.
Source:Libya Observer
February 22, 2026 10:30 UTC
Revived Regional Talks Offer Hope for Libya Political Breakthrough
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Source:Libya Today
February 22, 2026 07:38 UTC