How a desert convoy strike exposed Russia’s Africa Corps in Libya
It was, RFI reported, the second strike against General Command-affiliated forces in the Libyan desert within 12 days. United Nations experts have for several years documented what they describe as systematic cross-border smuggling facilitated by or connected to Russian paramilitary forces in southern Libya. The twin incidents have sharpened calls among Western governments and UN monitors for greater transparency around foreign military activities in southern Libya. The deaths of two Russian pilots near a Haftar-aligned base in the Libyan desert make that position increasingly difficult to sustain. And for the communities of southern Libya — chronically marginalised, fuel-starved, caught between armed factions — the violence offers little prospect of relief.
Source:Libya Today
February 15, 2026 10:15 UTC
Egyptian Chief of Staff discusses military cooperation with Haftar
Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Lt. Gen. Ahmed Khalifa has met with Khalifa Haftar and his two sons, Saddam and Khaled, to discuss military cooperation. This came during two meetings held on the sidelines of his participation in a conference in Benghazi, where Khalifa Haftar highlighted the historical ties that bind Egypt and his camp, and the "convergence of visions that characterizes military relations, serving the interests of both sides," according to a statement from the Egyptian Ministry of Defense. For his part, Khaled Haftar praised Egypt's participation in the conference. Both Haftar and Saddam Hafter also commended the depth of military cooperation between their forces and the Egyptian Armed Forces.
Source:Libya Observer
February 15, 2026 02:55 UTC
Menfi participates in the African-Italian Summit in Addis Ababa
Head of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Menfi, participated Friday evening in the proceedings of the African-Italian Summit in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. This is the second summit at the level of heads of state and government, following the Rome Summit in January 2024. This summit, being held for the first time in Africa, coincides with the African Union Summit scheduled for Saturday, according to the Presidential Council's media office. The summit was attended by Italian Prime Minister Giorgina Meloni, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, and a number of African heads of state and government.
Source:Libya Observer
February 15, 2026 02:55 UTC
Turkish Intelligence Chief briefs Menfi on Al-Haddad plane crash
Head of Turkish National Intelligence (MIT), Ibrahim Kalin, briefed the head of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Menfi, on the latest developments of the investigation into the plane crash that killed Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Mohamed Al-Haddad. The briefing took place during a meeting held on Thursday at the Council's headquarters in Tripoli. Presidential Council's media office explained that the meeting addressed the latest developments on the local and regional scenes, with an exchange of views on several issues of mutual interest, within the framework of ongoing coordination between the two countries. The two sides also discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and intensify coordination to support the political process and strengthen the prospects for national reconciliation, emphasizing that stability in Libya is a fundamental pillar for the security of the region. They stressed the importance of continued Libyan-Turkish consultations to ensure support for security and stability and to consolidate state institutions on solid foundations, thus preventing any tensions that could hinder inclusive settlement efforts.
Source:Libya Observer
February 14, 2026 19:30 UTC
Türkiye voices satisfaction over Bangladesh elections
Supporters and leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) gather at the Gulshan office of party chairperson Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, Bangladesh on February 13, 2026. (AA Photo)Türkiye expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of Bangladesh’s National Parliament elections and a referendum on constitutional amendments, the Foreign Ministry said in a written statement. Supporters and leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) gather at the Gulshan office of party chairperson Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, Bangladesh on February 13, 2026. (AA Photo)Support for democracy and bilateral tiesTürkiye expressed its hope that the results of the elections and the referendum would contribute to democracy, stability and prosperity in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh’s general elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was declared the winner after securing a two-thirds majority in parliament.
Source:Libya Today
February 14, 2026 04:05 UTC
Indonesian product stalls in one of Tripoli's malls
The Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli held an Indonesian Products Bazaar at City Mall Tripoli from 12–16 February 2026 ahead of Ramadan 1447 H.In collaboration with Libyan importers, the event offered discounted Indonesian food, household, and cosmetic products, aiming to promote halal, affordable goods and strengthen their image in the Libyan market. The opening featured a traditional hadrah performance.
Source:Libya Observer
February 13, 2026 21:48 UTC
Gaddafi’s son assassinated: Libya’s Rubicon crossed
His younger brother, Khamis, is also buried in the same cemetery after NATO bombed his convoy in October 2011. During the funeral RT was informed by an anonymous local official that Saif’s image is to be added to this pantheon. Saif’s trajectory over the last decade is a study in survival that defied every script written for him in London or Washington. In the end, the bullets in Zintan have brought Saif al-Islam’s 2011 warnings to their grim zenith. While his supporters currently lack a unified military force on the ground, their political withdrawal effectively orphans the peace process.
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2026 15:04 UTC
Low-pressure system affects the north and winds exceeding 60 km/h in Al-Jabal al-Akhdar and the far eastern coast
It brings active winds, causing dust and sand. They will be westerly to northwesterly in the northeastern regions. Starting tomorrow, most northern, southwestern, and northeastern regions will again be affected. Active winds will cause dust and sand. This condition will extend to the northeastern regions on Monday.
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2026 14:31 UTC
Tripoli Bariatric Surgery Forum 2026
The Tripoli Bariatric Surgery Forum 2026 was hosted at the conference hall of Radisson Blu Al Mahary Hotel in the capital Tripoli. The event was organized by Al‑Rawafed Conference Organizing Company and brought together a distinguished group of physicians, consultants, and specialists in bariatric and laparoscopic surgery from more than 20 countries, with the attendance of a number of professionals interested in the healthcare sector. The forum aimed to highlight the latest scientific developments and modern technologies in the field of bariatric surgery and the treatment of associated conditions, in addition to discussing best medical practices and ways to improve the quality of healthcare services provided to patients. Participants emphasized the importance of such scientific forums in enhancing the competencies of local medical professionals and strengthening communication and the exchange of expertise among physicians, contributing to the development of healthcare services and keeping pace with international standards in the treatment of obesity. The organization of the Tripoli Bariatric Surgery Forum 2026 comes as part of ongoing efforts to raise health awareness about the risks of obesity and the importance of addressing it based on advanced scientific and medical principles, with a positive impact on individual and community health.
Source:Libya Observer
February 13, 2026 13:49 UTC
Turkish intel chief meets Libya leaders to discuss stability, crash probe
Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) chief Ibrahim Kalin (L) meets with Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah in Tripoli, Feb. 12, 2026. (Photo via X)Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) chief Ibrahim Kalin met with Libya's top leaders in Tripoli on Thursday, briefing them on the investigation into the December plane crash that killed Libya's chief of general staff and discussing regional stability amid ongoing challenges. According to the Presidential Council's statement, Kalin conveyed greetings from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Menfi during the meeting. Libya's stability 'fundamental' for regional securityBoth sides emphasized that Libya's stability is a fundamental element for regional security and stressed the importance of continued consultations between Türkiye and Libya to support it. "The two sides emphasized the importance of strengthening coordinated international efforts to support Libya's political process," the statement said.
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2026 11:56 UTC
Libya reopens oil licenses, but major multinationals remain cautious
The reopening of exploration licenses in Libya, after nearly eighteen years of inactivity, marks a significant transition for the country's energy sector. The most telling figure isn't so much who won, but rather how many blocks remained unassigned: only five out of twenty were actually awarded. For Energy Capital & Power, this doesn't represent a failure, but rather a sign of a "selective restart." The portal emphasizes that the companies' decisions reflect a risk management approach: not a massive and indiscriminate return, but a gradual and calculated one. In this sense, the reopening of licenses represents a sign of progress, but not yet a full reset of international confidence in the Libyan energy sector.
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2026 11:48 UTC
Libya after Saif al-Islam Gadhafi
The killing of Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son and once presumed successor of Libya’s long-time ruler Muammar Gadhafi, whose funeral drew thousands of mourners from across Libya, may represent more than the disappearance of a controversial political figure. Gadhafi reshaped Libya through a centralised but chaotic political architecture that fused authoritarian rule with complex tribal mediation. “The Gadhafi state was less ideological than outsiders assumed. When Gadhafi was captured and killed near Sirte in October 2011, Libya lost not only its ruler but the centralised authority that sustained its political system. History may ultimately remember Saif al-Islam Gadhafi not simply as the heir of a controversial ruler but as one of Libya’s last unresolved political alternatives.
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2026 11:40 UTC
China appoints Ma Xueliang as its new ambassador to Libya – after a 10-year gap
According to several Chinese news sites, China has appointed Ma Xueliang as its new ambassador to Libya. This follows the reopening of its Tripoli embassy in November 2026, after more than a decade of closure due to security concerns. China had closed its embassy in Tripoli in 2014 and moved its diplomatic mission to Tunisia because of the security situation in Libya. Chinese Chargé d’affaires to begin work at embassy in Tripoli mid-November – opening direct cargo flights, holding Libyan Chinese Economic Forum before year end discussedChinese Embassy officially resumes its operations from Tripoli today – after a 10-year closure due to security situation
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2026 11:06 UTC
Libya awards new oil, gas blocks to Chevron, Eni, others in first bidding round since 2007
Libya awarded oil and gas exploration blocks to foreign firms on Wednesday, including Chevron, Eni, QatarEnergy and Repsol, in its first licensing round in nearly two decades as it seeks to revitalise the sector despite political risks. Libya reopened oil and gas bidding after 17 years , awarding blocks to Chevron, Eni, QatarEnergy, and Repsol. , awarding blocks to Chevron, Eni, QatarEnergy, and Repsol. The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced the winners of its first bidding round since 2007, allocating key acreage across the onshore Sirte and Murzuq basins and the offshore Sirte basin in the gas-rich Mediterranean. Chevron secured the Sirte S4 exploration license, marking a significant return to Libya’s most prolific onshore basin.
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2026 10:28 UTC