The Second Oya Exhibition of Libyan Jewelry
Dar Abdullah Krista in the Old City of Tripoli hosted the activities of the Second Oya Exhibition of Libyan Jewelry. The exhibition was organized by the Oya Training Group, with support from the Libyan Export Development Authority, and saw the participation and attendance of a number of artisans and individuals interested in the traditional jewelry industry. The exhibition presented a distinguished collection of heritage-inspired gold and silver jewelry crafted by students of the Oya Training Group. The showcased works reflected Libyan cultural identity through a contemporary vision, demonstrating an advanced level of craftsmanship and high-quality workmanship.
Source:Libya Observer
February 20, 2026 21:27 UTC
Renewed regional diplomacy raises hopes for Libya political breakthrough: Analyst
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Source:Libya Today
February 20, 2026 12:29 UTC
Al-Dabaiba calls for halting funding of 2026 projects
Tripoli – The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, sent an official letter today, Thursday. The letter was addressed to the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya. It called for the immediate halt of spending on Chapter Three. This chapter concerns project financing for the fiscal year 2026. It will also prevent the worsening of financial imbalances.
Source:Libya Today
February 20, 2026 05:09 UTC
Türkiye opposes Greece's 'unlawful' hydrocarbon activities south of Crete
(AFP Photo)The Turkish Ministry of National Defense (MoND) responded to questions about Greece's agreement with the Chevron-Hellenic Energy consortium for hydrocarbon exploration south of the Peloponnese and Crete on Thursday. "Greece's unilateral activities with international companies in hydrocarbon fields south of Crete do not directly affect our country's maritime jurisdiction areas, but they constitute a violation of international law and good neighborly relations," the ministry said in its weekly press briefing. The ministry said these activities contradict the 2019 Maritime Jurisdiction Areas Memorandum of Understanding between Türkiye and Libya and Libya's maritime jurisdiction areas notified to the United Nations on May 27, 2025. We continue to provide the necessary support for Libyan authorities to take initiatives against Greece's unilateral and unlawful activities," the ministry noted. (AFP Photo)Turkish military maintains presence in SomaliaThe ministry confirmed that the Turkish Armed Forces continue to provide training, advisory, and support activities for security and stability in Somalia.
Source:Libya Today
February 19, 2026 22:38 UTC
Libya brings in Western traders in blow to Russian fuel flows
Rather than swapping fuel imports for crude exports, it has instead awarded tenders to cover its fuel needs. RUSSIAN IMPORTS DROPPINGThe tenders will further reduce Russian product imports into Libya as Western firms source their volumes from refineries in the Mediterranean. The Kremlin has also seen its oil exports to India and Turkey fall under U.S. pressure, pushing more oil towards China. Overall fuel exports into Libya from all sources have averaged around 186,000 bpd since the start of 2024. FIRMS ALSO GAIN ACCESS TO CRUDE EXPORTSLibya will also change the way it handles crude exports, the sources said.
Source:Libya Today
February 19, 2026 16:01 UTC
Libya eliminates blinding trachoma as a public health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced this week that Libya has eliminated the neglected tropical disease (NTD) and blinding disease, trachoma as a public health problem. Image/Sanjay RaoWHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said concerning this big achievement: “This milestone reflects Libya’s determination to safeguard the health of its people and reinforces our conviction that progress against neglected tropical diseases is possible everywhere. “Eliminating trachoma as a public health problem is an inspiring achievement for the Eastern Mediterranean Region and for communities across Libya.”Libya is the 28th country worldwide and the 8th in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to eliminate trachoma. Libya’s achievement is particularly notable given years of political instability and humanitarian challenges that strained health services, displaced populations and increased demand for basic services, including water, sanitation and hygiene. Trachoma, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, is spread through contact with infected eye discharge via hands, clothing, or flies.
Source:Libya Today
February 19, 2026 13:23 UTC
Aldabaiba speaks on the economic crisis, cabinet reshuffle, elections and Qaddafi supporters in his 15th anniversary of 17 Feb 2011 Revolution speech
Parallel spending (by the eastern Libyan regime headed by Hafter) outside the state budget is the primary and sole cause of the current crisis. I warned three years ago of the dangers of parallel spending and called for its immediate cessation. The volume of parallel spending has exceeded 303 billion dinars and has been officially recognized as public debt. The hard currency issued by the Central Bank is consumed by parallel spending, driving up demand for the dollar. The Prime Minister reiterates his congratulations to the Libyan people on the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan and prays that God brings goodness, prosperity, and blessings to the nation.
Source:Libya Today
February 19, 2026 12:05 UTC
Al-Ahly mourns their legend and assistant coach Wanis Khair
Benghazi – Al-Ahly Club mourned with deep sorrow and grief. They announced the passing of club legend and assistant coach Wanis Khair. He left an indelible mark on the club’s history. He served Al-Ahly for many years. It will endure in the club’s history and journey.
Source:Libya Today
February 19, 2026 09:02 UTC
WHO validates elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a landmark victory for public health in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region. “Eliminating trachoma as a public health problem is an inspiring achievement for the Eastern Mediterranean Region and for communities across Libya.”With this validation, Libya becomes the 28th country worldwide and the 8th in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to eliminate trachoma. In 2017, the Ministry of Health prioritized trachoma elimination as part of national eye health work within the National Prevention of Blindness Programme. WHO continues to support endemic countries to accelerate progress towards the global goal of eliminating trachoma as a public health problem worldwide. Public health targets for the control, elimination and eradication of these conditions were set in the road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030.
Source:Libya Today
February 19, 2026 08:29 UTC
No progress in Libya’s latest political Roadmap: UNSMIL head Tetteh
President, Excellencies, members of the Security Council, Ambassador Al-Sonni, Permanent Representative of Libya,May I wish those fasting a Ramadan Mubarak. Across the four tracks, the sense of urgency to resolve the political impasse and produce governance and economic reforms is palpable. This impasse was overcome through the negotiations of the Libyan Political Agreement. There is also a dispute over the organization of the judiciary including the Supreme Judicial Council, and which could lead to its division. It is important that our collective efforts, including bilateral initiatives, complement each other, and address critical economic and security risks.
Source:Libya Today
February 19, 2026 07:06 UTC
Libya: WHO Validates Elimination of Trachoma As a Public Health Problem in Libya
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a landmark victory for public health in WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region. "Eliminating trachoma as a public health problem is an inspiring achievement for the Eastern Mediterranean Region and for communities across Libya." In 2017, the Ministry of Health prioritized trachoma elimination as part of national eye health work within the National Prevention of Blindness Programme. WHO continues to support endemic countries to accelerate progress towards the global goal of eliminating trachoma as a public health problem worldwide. Public health targets for the control, elimination and eradication of these conditions were set in the road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021-2030.
Source:Libya Today
February 19, 2026 05:52 UTC
Libyan PM Dbeibah announces imminent cabinet reshuffle
Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, announced his intention to unveil the anticipated cabinet reshuffle during the upcoming cabinet meeting, without specifying a date. In a recorded address marking the 15th anniversary of the February 17 Revolution, Dbeibah said the reshuffle comes within the framework of reviewing performance and enhancing the effectiveness of executive work amid current economic challenges. On the economic front, Dbeibah placed full responsibility for the crisis on parallel spending outside the state budget, describing it as the main cause of the dinar’s depreciation and rising prices. He revealed that the volume of parallel spending has exceeded 303 billion dinars, noting that it has been approved as public debt. He warned that spending 70 billion dinars in parallel expenditures in 2025; compared to an actual financial capacity not exceeding 10 billion dinars, represents a real catastrophe for the national economy.
Source:Libya Observer
February 19, 2026 01:09 UTC
Libya Deadlock Endangers Unity, UN Envoy Warns
Ms. Tetteh said she has begun consultations with key actors on an alternative two-step approach aimed at restoring momentum. Should a smaller group of Libyan representatives fail to agree on the roadmap's milestones, she warned, a broader convening would be required. Judicial divideThe UN envoy issued a stark warning about escalating tensions within Libya's judicial system. "These contradictory, parallel judicial decisions put into jeopardy the unity of the legal and judicial systems," Ms. Tetteh declared, cautioning that the situation "is a red line that if crossed can undermine the unity of the state." Economic pressures deepeningLibyans are facing worsening living conditions driven by currency devaluation, rising prices and persistent fuel shortages, the envoy reported.
Source:Libya Today
February 18, 2026 22:02 UTC
Supreme Court takes over premises of Supreme Judicial Council
In his capacity as an envoy of the President of the Supreme Court, Abdullah Abu Rzeiza, Nouri Abdelati, took over the headquarters of the Supreme Judicial Council in implementation of a ruling issued by the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court. Following the takeover, the Supreme Judicial Council’s Facebook page, managed by Miftah Al-Qawi, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, issued a statement condemning what it described as a “storming” of the Council’s building in Tripoli. The Libyan Association of Members of Judicial Bodies welcomed the enforcement of the Constitutional Chamber’s ruling and the resulting takeover of the Council’s premises on Wednesday. The Association also called on members of judicial bodies to rally behind the Supreme Judicial Council under the leadership of the Supreme Court, considering this to reflect legal and constitutional legitimacy derived from a binding judicial ruling. It stressed that “the judicial institution is one unified entity; east, west, north, and south, indivisible and subject only to the rule of law.”
Source:Libya Observer
February 18, 2026 19:19 UTC