AdvertismentBridging Diplomatic GapsThe discussions between Issa and the Chinese Chargé d'Affaires signify a pivotal moment in Libya-China relations. Reviving Economic and Investment VenturesAdvertismentCentral to the talks was the topic of resuming the economic file and stalled investment projects in Libya. As these discussions unfold, the anticipation grows for the tangible impacts these revived relations will have on the economic and diplomatic fronts. The reestablishment of the Chinese embassy in Tripoli not only symbolizes a renewal of trust and friendship but also paves the way for a host of opportunities that promise to benefit both nations and their peoples. With these developments, Libya and China are charting a course towards a collaborative future, underpinned by mutual respect, understanding, and shared interests.

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At its zenith in 1970, Libya produced nearly 3.4 million barrels per day (mb/d), ranking as the second-largest Arab oil producer. Libya's proven oil reserves have doubled in the last 40 years, making it Africa's largest holder of such reserves. The geographical distribution of oil production facilities aligns with the political divide, with key terminals under different authorities. Although Libya's oil reserves could last nearly 340 years at current production levels, the lack of investment and a unified government poses a threat to its potential. The return of international oil companies could support production growth, but hitting the ambitious 2 million barrels per day target by 2030 remains uncertain.

Cassar had been appointed by the inquiring magistrate to examine the defendant to assess whether he was fit for interrogation. Prosecutor Darlene Grima asked the psychiatrist about his conclusions and whether he had made any recommendations after examining and speaking with the defendant. “He told us that he had a long history of psychiatric illness and institutionalisation,” replied the psychiatrist. Cassar said that he had recommended that Azzopardi undergo neuropsychological testing to identify any possible underlying conditions, such as autism. Noting the second mention of the name Noel, the inspector had rushed to the police station, finding Noel Azzopardi together with his father and another male relative.

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A 41-year-old man from Żabbar was remanded in custody on Wednesday, after being accused of punching his 65-year-old father in the neck after being refused money for drugs. The defendant appeared before magistrate Ian Farrugia, arraigned by Inspector Christian Cauchi on charges of using physical and moral violence against his father. Inspector Cauchi told the court that the man was a drug addict and would regularly ask his parents for money to maintain his habit. When, on March 5, his father refused to hand over more money, he was assaulted by his son, who punched him in the neck. The defence’s request was refused, with the court upholding a request by the prosecution for a protection order in favour of the man’s father.

A spokesperson for SOS Humanity said the charity was "falsely accused" of failing to coordinate with Libyan authorities and of putting migrants' lives at risk during a sea rescue. The charity said Libyan officers threatened its staff and migrants with a machine gun. The humanitarian rescue group SOS Humanity on Wednesday protested Italy’s seizure of its migrant rescue ship Humanity 1, fresh from a weekend rescue during which the charity said Libyan Coast Guard fired live bullets and used violence. Under international humanitarian law, migrants cannot be forcibly returned to countries where they risk serious ill-treatment, and widespread migrant abuse has been extensively documented in Libya. At the same time, Italy and other European Union governments are trying to curb the inflow of sea migrants from North Africa, and have offered money or equipment to Libya and Tunisia to stop departures from their shores.

El Hiblu 3: The trial that should have never startedWe believe it is not too late for the State to do the right thing even at this late stage of proceedings. This is a trial that should have never started in the first place

The humanitarian rescue group SOS Humanity on Wednesday protested Italy’s seizure of its migrant rescue ship Humanity 1, fresh from a weekend rescue during which the charity said Libyan Coast Guard fired live bullets and used violence

Libyan service contractor Challenger asserted its dedication to technological advancement and the revival of Libya’s energy landscape as a national sponsor at the Libya Energy and Economic Summit (LEES) 2024 in Tripoli, held on January 13-14. As a private, family-owned business, Challenger is well-positioned to support Libya’s production capacity expansion. Beyond drilling, we are addressing shortages in various oil services, investing in training Libyans, and integrating foreign expertise. This approach ensures not only technological advancement but also contributes to Libya’s economic growth. We are actively partnering with recognized international companies to localize oil services and products, utilizing Libyan resources and foreign technology.

Refugees from Libya arrive in Italy through new humanitarian corridor97 children, women and infirm have arrived in Rome through a humanitarian corridor from Libya via a new protocol Italy approved together with the Community of Sant'Egidio, the Anci association, and the Federation of Evangelical Churches. Mar 06, 2024Arrival of refugees from Libya at Rome's Fiumicino AirportBy Michele RaviartAisha is 30 years old and has four children. The family of five are among the 97 refugees - Eritreans, Ethiopians, Syrians, Somalis, Sudanese and South Sudanese - who arrived in Italy at Fiumicino airport thanks to humanitarian corridors. "Libya is not a safe haven," stresses Chiara Cardoletti, UNHCR representative for Italy, the Holy See and San Marino. "We know that for refugees Libya is still a very complicated country.

A human rights case filed by 52 asylum seekers who claimed that they were returned to Libya on a fishing vessel hired by the Maltese government has been dismissed because a crucial technicality had not been satisfied. The group of 52 who had been pushed back to Libya on the fishing vessel Dar al Salaam had filed the case in 2020, asking to apply for asylum and to receive compensation. This meant that the court had no jurisdiction to hear or decide the case at hand. Some 34 hours went by after the AlarmPhone call, before the AFM engaged a private fishing vessel, the Dar al Salaam, to pick up the migrants. Two of the migrants died on board and the remainder suffered dehydration and malnutrition, as well as psychological trauma due to their delayed rescue.

97 refugees who were evacuated from detention camps in Libya are now in Rome. You know better than me that living in Libya is difficult. Pope Francis has spoken publicly on several occasions about the situation in Libya, referencing these specific detention camps. POPE FRANCISOnce again, I call on the international community to keep its promises to seek common, concrete, and lasting solutions for managing the migratory flows from Libya and throughout the Mediterranean. According to a United Nations report, between 2022 and 2023, more than 670,000 migrants from more than 41 countries are in Libya, many of them trapped in detention camps.

“The low numbers of students learning Arabic is rooted in a negative perception of Arabic,” Camilleri notes, noting that even Arab individuals see the learning of English and other European languages as offering more opportunities. This negative perception is also reflected in a shortage of Arab teachers in secondary schools. Camilleri says greater “visibility” for the Arabic language is needed in both the education system and the media. From compulsory to marginal optionEfforts to promote Arabic in schools were initiated in the mid-1970s, under a cultural and educational agreement with Libya, aimed to embed Arabic language teaching in Malta’s curriculum. A cultural and educational agreement with Libya signed in 1975 resulted in the arrival of 12 Libyan teachers who embarked on Arabic language lessons in state schools.