The Government of National Unity (GNU) has decided to exempt Sudanese students from the requirement of obtaining residency permits to study in Libyan schools for the 2025–2026 academic year. The decision was announced by the Sudanese Embassy in Tripoli, which informed its nationals across Libya and expressed its gratitude and appreciation to the Libyan government for its supportive and humanitarian stance toward Sudanese citizens forced to flee the war and seek refuge in Libya. This exemption comes against the backdrop of a previous directive issued by the Ministry of Education, which had instructed education authorities and institutions not to accept the registration of foreign students unless they held valid residency in Libya.

The draw for the Arab Clubs Volleyball Championship, to be held in Tunis, has placed Al-Suwaihli in Group One and Al-Ittihad in Group Two. Group One features Al-Suwaihli alongside Espérance of Tunisia, Qatar SC of Qatar, Tajnanet of Algeria, Al-Seeb of Oman, and North Refineries of Iraq. Group Two includes Al-Ittihad with Étoile du Sahel of Tunisia, Al-Shorta of Qatar, Al-Muharraq of Bahrain, the Palestinian Forces team, and Majees of Oman. The championship will be hosted in the Tunisian capital for 12 days, starting on January 6, 2026, and concluding on January 18, 2026.

The House of Representatives (HoR) has approved a law to settle public banking debt owed by the public treasury over the period from 2014 to 2025, with a total value of 303 billion and 441 million Libyan dinars. The law covers treasury bonds and bills due to the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), in addition to temporary advances, interest-free loans, and the balance of suspended accounts held with the bank. Under the law, the CBL is authorized to settle these debts through specific mechanisms, most notably by deducting 3% of total public treasury revenues generated from oil, gas, and their derivatives.

The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has cancelled some results from the third group of the 2025 municipal council elections after violations were confirmed at several polling stations. The commission said the decision affects four polling centres in the Sirte electoral district and one centre in the Al-Abyar district, adding that the move falls within its legal powers. It said the measure aims to protect voters’ will and ensure transparency and equal opportunities for candidates, noting that all other results not covered by the decision remain valid.

The General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) has announced the continuation of implementation works on the New South Tripoli Gas Power Plant project, as part of its strategic plan to enhance electricity generation capacity and ensure the stability of the national power grid. The project is designed to produce 1,320 megawatts of electricity. The power plant is being equipped with generation units manufactured by the German company Siemens, while the Turkish energy company Galik is responsible for the execution and installation works, in line with approved schedules and required technical standards. According to the company, this project forms part of ongoing efforts to develop Libya’s energy infrastructure and improve the efficiency of the power generation system, with the aim of meeting the growing demand for electricity and enhancing the quality of services provided to citizens.

The Indonesian chargé d’affaires in Libya has paid an official visit to the municipality of Al-Khums, meeting local officials to discuss investment opportunities. According to the municipality’s media office, the visit focused on Al-Khums’ strategic geographic location and its potential for investment, particularly in tourism and marine resources. The visit concluded with the Indonesian envoy being presented with a commemorative shield in recognition of his interest in supporting investment in the municipality.

The head of the High Council of State (HCS), Mohamed Takala, has met the Chief of the Administrative Control Authority, Abdullah Qaderbouh, to discuss anti-corruption measures and the state’s final accounts. Talks focused on tackling financial and economic corruption, reviewing irregularities in previous budgets, and mechanisms for follow-up and accountability. Officials also examined public fees, revenue collection versus spending, oil income, frozen assets and their impact on the national economy.

The Tripoli Court of Appeal has issued verdicts convicting eight employees of the Sawani branch of Wahda Bank for their involvement in the misappropriation of public funds. According to a statement by the Office of the Attorney General, the court sentenced the first and second defendants to six years in prison, imposed fines totaling 997,207 dinars, and ordered them to repay 489,603 dinars. The court also sentenced the third through sixth defendants to three years and one month in prison. In addition, in absentia rulings were issued against the seventh and eighth defendants, sentencing each of them to four years in prison.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday that 131 Egyptian citizens were repatriated from a detention center in Libya on November 27. According to a ministry statement, the return followed sustained efforts by the Egyptian Embassy in Tripoli, in coordination with the relevant Libyan authorities, which resulted in their release and ensured their safe return to Egypt. The ministry also noted that since the beginning of the current year, a total of 1,132 Egyptian citizens have been repatriated from Tripoli and the western region, in addition to more than 1,500 citizens from Benghazi and the eastern region, as part of Egypt’s ongoing efforts.

President,I have listened attentively to the briefing by Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan, and welcome the Permanent Representative of Libya to today's meeting. China has been closely following the ICC Libya-related investigations, and has taken note of the Prosecutor's 30th report. In view of the report's findings and the current situation in Libya, I would like to make three points. China has consistently supported efforts to combat and punish serious crimes that threaten international peace and security, and attaches great importance to the role of the ICC in this regard. China stands ready to work with the international community to continue our constructive role in helping Libya maintain peace and stability and achieve development and prosperity.

The officials, all involved in defence matters, declined to be identified due to sensitivity surrounding the agreementPhoto: ISPRPakistan has reached a major multi-billion dollar conventional arms export deal with Libya, four Pakistani officials told Reuters. Libya has technically remained under a UN arms embargo since February 2011, imposed through United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1970 and later reinforced by subsequent resolutions, including UNSCR 1973. The embargo prohibits all states from supplying, selling or transferring arms and related materiel to Libya. According to the sources, the arms embargo exists more as a formal or “paper” restriction rather than a meaningful barrier on the ground. Over the years, rival Libyan factions have received extensive military support from external powers.

Benghazi – The Minister of Interior, Major General Essam Abu Zuriba, met today, Monday. He held discussions with MP Saeed Sabaqa. They also discussed ministry mechanisms. MP Saeed Sabaqa lauded the efforts of the Minister. This response addresses security and traffic challenges.

Rabat – The Moroccan national team began its Africa Cup of Nations journey yesterday evening. The Moroccan team missed a penalty kick in the first half. With this win, the Moroccan team topped Group A standings. Today, Monday, the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals will feature three Group A matches. These are crucial rounds to determine the group standings.

Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir with his Libyan counterpart, Khalifa Belqasim Haftar. Libya is reportedly considering the acquisition of Pakistani-made JF-17 fighter jets under a defence package valued billions. Defence Security Asia reported that Pakistan and Libya have “reportedly inked a $4.6 billion defence deal,” describing it as one of Pakistan’s largest export packages. The reported Libya talks face legal and political hurdles. No official confirmation has been issued by Libya’s internationally recognised authorities in Tripoli or by Pakistan’s defence ministry.

UN Photo/Evan SchneiderHanna Serwaa Tetteh (on screen), Special Representative and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in Libya. The path to long-awaited elections in Libya is paved with complications but they can be overcome, the UN Special Representative for the country said on Friday in a briefing to the Security Council. Lack of trustMs. Tetteh has been engaging with stakeholders on implementation of the roadmap, which she had presented to the Council in August. Following simultaneous demonstrations in five cities last month, HoR Speaker Aguila Saleh called for presidential elections to be held. “Four years later, the country’s path to elections remains fraught with complications that are challenging but can be overcome,” she said.