Since the beginning of the year, an average of eight people lost their lives or went missing each day while trying to cross the central Mediterranean towards Italy, according to Doctors Without Borders (MSF). With about 2,200 children, women, and men either missing or confirmed dead in the Central Mediterranean so far, the year 2023 has been the deadliest since 2017 on this migration route, witnessing an average of eight victims per day. In its latest report titled “No one came to our rescue,” Doctors Without Borders (MSF) denounces “the violent border practices and deliberate inaction of European states”, attributing these factors to the escalating deaths at sea. In 2023, “the number of people arriving at Italy’s shores via the Central Mediterranean route has more than doubled compared to the same period last year. Source: ANSA

Reviewing its work in this sector, Germany’s GIZ reported that, in collaboration with partners, it has spearheaded initiatives in Libya to propel a circular economy of waste prioritising waste minimisation. Circular economyGIZ explained that contrary to the linear economy’s approach of extraction, consumption and disposal, the circular economy promotes continuous usage and regeneration loops. The workshop’s objective was to evaluate each municipality’s potential in both nations to embrace and work within a circular economy. This activity is supported by the European Union in Libya and Germany’s BMZ -funded project “Decentralisation as a contribution to peacebuilding in Libya / Support to municipalities in Libya (SML)”. It is implemented by Germany’s GIZ in cooperation with the Libyan Ministry of Local Government and 30 partner municipalities.

The Libyan Business Council (LBC) signed an MoU during its participation in the 3rd Arab British Economic Summit 2023, held on 20th November in London. Speaking exclusively to Libya Herald, the LBC confirmed that 59 business leaders from across Libya attended the event, the largest Libyan business delegation to visit Britain in the past ten years. It was, the LBC added, representing the return of stability in Libya and the desire of Libyan businessmen and people to revive stalled projects. The LBC also informed that the Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Abu Al-Ghaith, welcomed Libya’s presence at the summit and its return to international forums. The Arab-British Chamber of Commerce said the event comes as part of their ongoing activities to nurture collaboration between the United Kingdom and the Arab World.

Representatives of UNICEF, other UN agencies and several Libyan ministries met in Tripoli today to discuss child protection, according to a statement by UNICEF. During the meeting, officials from the Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Social Affairs,, Social Solidarity Fund, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, as well as WFP, UNFPA Libya and IOM Libya, discussed “progress under Pillar 3 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Social and Human Capital Development in Libya”.

Türkiye and Libya mark the fourth year of a maritime boundaries deal on Monday. An expert says the deal cemented Türkiye’s place in the Mediterranean Sea and shook “a Greek-led front” seeking to curb Türkiye’s influence in the region. The deal, between Ankara and Libya’s Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) secured Turkish rights over a portion of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. He said the deal was a turning point for Türkiye’s foreign policy and security policy that took a more assertive role. On Friday, the motion to extend the mandate of Turkish troops in Libya for two more years was submitted to Parliament.

The presidential motion to extend the authorization for the deployment of Turkish troops to Libya for another 24 months has been submitted to the Turkish parliament on Friday. "The risks and threats arising from Libya persist for Türkiye and the entire region. In case of the resumption of attacks against the legitimate government, Türkiye’s interests in both the Mediterranean basin and North Africa will be adversely affected," the motion noted. "Preventing the resumption of conflicts holds significance to ensure the conclusion of military and political negotiations conducted under the auspices of the UN,” it added. Libya has been torn by civil war and instability since the ouster of longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.

The workshop was organized under the slogan “Organising the Work of e-stores”. Libya Post Company made a presentation at the event on providing delivery services and logistical support for e-stores in Libya. The launched e-commerce platform aims to:Document and inventory e-stores in the Libyan market to facilitate the organisation of their work. Equally the new state e-commerce platform seeks to encourage honest e-traders and discourage ‘’cowboys’’. By registering on the official state e-commerce platform, e-commerce traders would gain the trust of customers.

The Tripoli based Libyan government announced Thursday that it has launched new smart post/zip codes. Normal post/zip codes had been launched in 2010, but the new smart post/zip codes plates being installed have QR and NFC codes included allowing them to be read by electronic equipment, including smart mobile phones. Phase one of the installation of smart post/zip codes plates has installed 22,000 post/zip codes plates and aims to install 111,000 plates in western Libya. It will be completed in 2024. Tripoli Municipality Centre started attaching postcodes on buildings (libyaherald.com)Post code system to be completed (libyaherald.com)

"The risks and threats arising from Libya persist for Türkiye and the entire region. In case of the resumption of attacks against the legitimate government, Türkiye’s interests in both the Mediterranean basin and North Africa will be adversely affected," the motion submitted to the parliament on Friday noted.

Slovenia qualify for the Euros for the first time since 24 years… and second time ever! "It could have ended in tragedy" – Lionel Messi 😨Brazil v Argentina was delayed by crowd trouble. 🌍 CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Comoros 1-0 GhanaThe World Cup qualifiers in Africa always produce plenty of drama and upsets, and the first couple of rounds of fixtures were no exception. A good day for underdogs in African World Cup 2026 qualifiers:🇰🇲 Comoros beat Ghana🇷🇼 Rwanda stun South Africa🇧🇼 Botswana upset Guinea🇱🇾 Libya hold CameroonAfrica's World Cup qualifiers are never short of drama! 🇦🇷 Copa Argentina: Boca Juniors 2-3 EstudiantesA crucial cup semi-final in Argentina had implications beyond the tournament itself for one of the country’s biggest clubs.

Libya’s parastatal National Oil Corporation (NOC) has exported its first shipment of Erawin crude oil. Produced from the Erawin onshore field, the crude oil had been exported through oil and gas exploration company, Zallaf Libya Oil and Gas. Announced on 16 November, the inaugural shipment was estimated at 600,000 barrels and was exported through the Port of Zawiya in northwestern Libya. Production at the Erawin field commenced in March 2023 with an initial production rate of 3,000 barrels per day (bpd), which has since increased to a rate of 6,000 bpd as of November. Oil production from the field is expected to reach more than 16,000 bpd pending completion of all wells and pipelines linking the Erawin field to the Sharara field export route in Libya’s Murzuq Desert.

Libya’s oil minister has accused international oil companies operating in the country of taking advantage of the political instability in the country to delay their development plans. Earlier this year, Libya’s National Oil Corporation issued a statement saying that oil majors including BP and Italy’s Eni had lifted the force majeure declared on their Libyan operations, effectively returning to the country. At the time, the National Oil Corporation said the international companies had notified it of their intentions to resume their contractual obligations with the Libyan state oil company. The tender will be held in 2024 and should help Libya move closer to its target of 2 million bpd in daily oil output by 2026. Libya is currently producing some 1.24 million bpd, according to the National Oil Corporation.

Premier LeagueOnana was withdrawn from the Cameroon squad for precautionary measuresGoalkeeper Andre Onana of Manchester United will be ready for the trip to Everton despite suffering a groyne injury while on overseas duty. Onana returned to Manchester on Sunday and exercised twice with United after skipping Cameroon’s match against Libya. For an estimated £4.3 million, United acquired Bayindir from Fenerbahce at the beginning of the season as a backup to Onana. After spending £4.3 million to join Manchester United from Fenerbahce in the summer, Bayindir remains impatient to make his senior team debut. Marcus Rashford also picked up a knock during the November international break but the forward should be fit for the Everton clash.

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The Chairman of the state National Oil Corporation (NOC), Farhat Bengdara, hosted Tuesday at the NOC’s Tripoli headquarters, several members of the NGO, the Libyan Economic Salon. The meeting discussed several topics related to the oil sector, most notably the NOC’s strategy for development, increasing production rates, and the possibility of financing the oil sector from outside the state budget. In an exclusive interview with Libya Herald, the Executive Director of the Economic Salon and Professor of Accounting at the Academy of Graduate Studies, Dr. Abu Bakr Abu Al-Qasim, said that several files were raised during the meeting. In a positive response, Bengdara agreed to the request, the Abu Al-Qasim reported, instructing the administration to publish information on a daily, monthly, and quarterly basis. 45 projects at US$17 billion agreed for increased oil production: But how?