CoE considering annual commemoration of 21 martyrs in Libya
The bravery of the 21 martyrs in the moments before their execution deeply moved Christians around the world. The Church of England is making plans to commemorate 21 Christian men martyred by ISIS in 2015. They fell into the hands of ISIS when the terror group took control of the city of Sirte. The Coptic Orthodox has already recognised the men as martyrs. One of the more recent additions was the marking of 24 April in memory of the Seven Martyrs of the Melanesian Brotherhood.
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2026 05:40 UTC
The Assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi and Conditions in Libya
Chris Smalls is the founder of the Amazon Labor Union, the first independent worker-led union in the US and the first to successfully organize an Amazon warehouse. He joins us from London to discuss…
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February 13, 2026 00:46 UTC
Libya’s National Development Agency Strikes Strategic Lighting Deal with Signify (Philips) in Amsterdam
Amsterdam – The National Development Agency signed a partnership agreement today in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with Signify – Philips, as part of efforts to enhance international cooperation and support sustainable development projects in Libya. The agreement was signed by the Director General of the Agency, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Furjani, while Mr. As Tempelman, CEO of Signify, signed on behalf of the company. The partnership agreement aims to explore areas of cooperation for the supply and provision of smart and energy-efficient lighting solutions, systems, and services from Signify, to serve future projects overseen by the Agency across various sectors. Signify is considered a leading global company in manufacturing and providing high-quality connected lighting solutions to its customers in the commercial, industrial, municipal, and service sectors. This cooperation comes in the context of the Agency’s openness to European partnerships, technology transfer, and the application of the best international standards in implementing projects within Libya.
Source:Libya Today
February 12, 2026 21:57 UTC
Chevron Wins Libya License as 20-Block Tender Draws Limited Bids
Chevron (NYSE:CVX) has moved back into Libya's energy landscape after securing an exploration license in the Sirte basin, a core onshore region that historically ranked among the country's most prolific. The award follows Libya's first licensing round since 2007, covering 20 onshore and offshore blocks, though only five received valid bids. Alongside Chevron, Italy's Eni (NYSE:E), QatarEnergy, and a consortium of Spain's Repsol, Turkiye Petrolleri AO and Hungary's Mol Nyrt. captured offshore acreage, underscoring that major producers may be recalibrating their risk appetite as Libya reopens to foreign capital. The 20 blocks offered are estimated to hold about 10 billion barrels of available resources and 18 billion barrels yet to be discovered.
Source:Libya Today
February 12, 2026 19:36 UTC
Al-Hadaba Al-Khadra General Hospital announces resumption of hip replacement surgeries after a two-year hiatus
After a hiatus of more than two years, Al-Hadaba Al-Khadra General Hospital announced today the resumption of hip replacement surgeries. The surgeries will be performed by the specialized medical team in the Orthopaedic Surgery Department, in cooperation with the Department of Support and Development of Medical Services (DSDMS). The hospital said this step comes as part of the hospital’s commitment to reactivating specialized surgical services and raising the level of healthcare provided to patients, in line with modern medical standards and contributing to alleviating patient suffering. On a broader level, the move comes as part of the Tripoli government’s localisation of healthcare.
Source:Libya Today
February 12, 2026 19:29 UTC
Big Oil embraces global exploration again as Chevron returns to Libya
As the U.S. shale oil boom matures, Big Oil is doing something it hasn’t done in years: increasing global exploration outside of the Americas. Following two decades of depressed global searching for oil and gas, frontier exploration is bouncing back. Global exploration is recovering from historically low levels, so progress remains gradual, but it is clearly rebounding, said Patrick Rutty, director of global intelligence at Enverus. He added that there remains a risk of a global oil shortfall later this decade as demand continues to rise in the short term. Another reason why global exploration had stalled is the ongoing projection that global oil demand would eventually peak and began to decline later this century as the world moves to electric vehicles and other cleaner fuel sources.
Source:Libya Today
February 12, 2026 08:20 UTC
QatarEnergy wins offshore exploration licence in Libya
Tribune News NetworkDohaQatarEnergy won an offshore exploration licence in the State of Libya following the conclusion of the "Libya Bid Round”, marking QatarEnergy’s first entry into the country’s upstream sector. The results of the competitive bid process, the first to be held in Libya since 2007, were announced today by the National Oil Corporation (NOC) awarding the exploration and production rights for offshore block O1 to a consortium of QatarEnergy (40% participating interest) and Eni (the operator, 60 percent participating interest). Commenting on the award, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and President and CEO of QatarEnergy HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi said, "We are pleased to be awarded this exploration block and enthusiastic about the prospects of Libya’s offshore upstream sector and about expanding our upstream footprint in North Africa.”Minister Al Kaabi said, "I would like to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate the Libyan authorities on the success of this bid round. We look forward to a collaborative and productive relationship, working alongside the Libyan authorities and Eni to deliver a successful exploration programme.”Located in the offshore Sirte Basin, block O1 covers an area of approximately 29,000 km² in water depths of up to 2,000 meters.
Source:Libya Today
February 12, 2026 05:22 UTC
Chevron to enter Libya after awarded prized Sirte Basin block; Eni, Repsol also win bids (CVX:NYSE)
Chevron (CVX) said Wednesday it has entered Libya after it was designated as a winning bidder for an exploration license in the Sirte basin, the country's most prolific onshore oil area. Libya's state-owned National Oil Corp. announced the winners of the country's
Source:Libya Today
February 12, 2026 00:25 UTC
NOC reports January output of 42.7 million barrels
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) says crude oil production reached 42,709,334 barrels in January, according to newly released data on output and revenues. A further 7,072,548 barrels were sent for refining and 27,261,287 barrels were made available for export. The NOC added that 3,633,984 barrels were allocated to power plants in Ubari and Mellitah. Based on an average January Brent price of $66.796 per barrel, the NOC said total oil revenues reached $1,034,319,956.72 and €1,255,640.31. The corporation also reported in-kind fuel supply guarantees valued at $676,537,595.47, and $33,722,960.41 representing crude oil supplied to power stations.
Source:Libya Observer
February 11, 2026 21:54 UTC
Italian Interior Minister meets Haftar in Benghazi
The Italian news agency, Nova, has reported that Italy’s Interior Minister, Matteo Piantedosi, met on Wednesday with Khalifa Haftar in Benghazi, as part of a visit to Libya that began in Tripoli. Nova news agency explained that the meeting represents another step in Italy’s strategy of dialogue with Libya’s political and military actors. It marks the Minister's sixth visit to Libya since taking office, as he also met with the Interior Minister of the Government of National Unity, Emad Al-Trabelsi. Discussions in Tripoli focused on combating illegal migration, strengthening land and maritime border security, and developing training and capacity-building programs, as Rome prepares for a new legislative package ahead of the European Pact on Asylum and Migration's start; Nova said. Last April, he held talks with Haftar alongside Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Edmondo Cirielli, as part of a mission focused on security cooperation.” Nova said.
Source:Libya Observer
February 11, 2026 21:54 UTC
Today in Africa — Feb 11, 2026: Cyclone Kills 20 in Madagascar, Ghana Declares Weekly ‘Fugu Day’
The disaster comes less than two weeks after Cyclone Fytia killed 14 people and displaced more than 85,000. Following the announcement, many Ghanaians wore the garment across the country, reviving a grassroots “Fugu Friday” movement that had trended online. Ghanaian leaders, including Kwame Nkrumah at Independence in 1957, have long used the outfit as a symbol of national pride. Trump has accused Nigeria of failing to protect Christians from militant violence, claims the government denies, saying security forces target armed groups attacking both Christians and Muslims. Fighting has also continued in southern Tigray between the TSF and a rival faction known as the Tigray Peace Forces.
Source:Libya Today
February 11, 2026 21:20 UTC
Libya grants first foreign oil licences since Gaddafi’s fall
(EPA Images pic)TRIPOLI : Libya granted oil exploration and production licences on Wednesday to several foreign energy companies, including giants Chevron and BP, for the first time since the fall of longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi. But with energy production and exports at their strongest since then, Libya is seeking to draw major global energy companies. “The TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips deal showed that you can do gre-a-gre with the NOC and get better terms,” Porter added. ‘Improve the terms’Last month, Libya signed agreements worth more than $20 billion of investment by TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips, to increase oil production over 25 years. Dbeibah, who announced the deal, said the goal was to boost daily oil production by 850,000 barrels within that timeframe.
Source:Libya Today
February 11, 2026 21:16 UTC
Libya awards oil, gas exploration blocks to int'l firms
TRIPOLI, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) said Wednesday that several international companies have secured oil and gas exploration rights. Five companies from Spain, Hungary, Nigeria, and Italy were awarded exploration blocks in the onshore Sirte and Murzuq basins and the offshore Sirte basin in the Mediterranean, the NOC said. Exploration in Libya had been largely suspended for more than 17 years before resuming in early 2025, Suleiman said. The latest round offered 20 blocks -- nine offshore and 11 onshore -- following seismic surveys and technical studies aimed at attracting investors. Oil and gas exports are Libya's main source of revenue, but output has been repeatedly disrupted in recent years by conflict and political instability.
Source:Libya Today
February 11, 2026 20:50 UTC
QatarEnergy Receives Offshore Exploration License From Libya
QatarEnergy has won an offshore exploration licence in Libya, the company said on Wednesday, after Libya’s National Oil Corporation awarded exploration and production rights for offshore block O1 to a consortium led by Eni, the operator with a 60% stake, alongside QatarEnergy holding 40%.
Source:Libya Today
February 11, 2026 20:37 UTC
Brigade 444 arrests suspects in separate drug trafficking cases
Brigade 444 has announced the arrest of two brothers suspected of involvement in trafficking narcotic pills and tablets. In separate operations conducted in different areas, the unit also apprehended two other individuals accused of dealing crack cocaine, with large quantities of the drug found in their possession. The brigade confirmed that all seized substances were secured as evidence, and the suspects were referred to the Public Prosecution after investigations were completed to proceed with the necessary legal measures.
Source:Libya Observer
February 11, 2026 19:54 UTC