The General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) announced on Thursday the arrival of two new turbines for the third and fourth units of the new South Tripoli Gas Power Plant project, delivered through the Port of Tripoli. In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the company said the arrival of this vital equipment comes as part of ongoing efforts to boost electricity generation and improve the stability of the national grid, in line with the growing demand for power across various regions of Libya. The company emphasized that the implementation of the new South Tripoli Gas Power Plant project is an important step toward developing the electricity sector’s infrastructure and achieving greater grid stability.

January 10, 2026 01:53 UTC

The Soviet Union also said it expected the US to show more restraint and hold back its “overweening partner — Israel”. The Soviet Union warned the United States to weigh “seriously the dangerous consequences” of its actions against Libya. The Soviet Union also said it expected the US to show more restraint and hold back its “overweening partner — Israel”. It is “expected in Soviet leading circles that a sound understanding of the existing realities will prevail in the United States… ,” a statement said. The mercurial Libyan leader also said during the meeting that he was trying to discourage Palestinians from attacking targets outside of Israel and Israel-occupied territories.

January 10, 2026 01:24 UTC

The Public Prosecution has uncovered forgery involving national identification numbers in the city of Msallata after a foreign national conspired with a public employee to use a family registration number belonging to a lineage that had died out, in exchange for the employee receiving twenty-five thousand dinars. According to a statement issued Thursday by the Attorney General’s Office, the foreign national obtained a family record that enabled eleven members of his family to extract national ID numbers and benefit from rights arising from citizenship. The prosecutor ordered the suspect to be remanded in custody pending investigation, the suspension of the issued administrative documents, the tracing of financial gains resulting from the forgery, and the arrest and summoning of the civil registry employee.

January 09, 2026 20:06 UTC

The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has announced the referral of the names of candidates for the municipal council elections in the second and third groups who failed to submit their electoral campaign financial reports to the Public Prosecution. The HNEC stated that this measure is in accordance with the executive regulations for municipal council elections, which require every candidate or list to submit a detailed, certified financial statement showing funding sources and campaign expenditures. It emphasized that failure to submit these statements entails legal measures, including exclusion from the electoral process and penalties stipulated by applicable laws, including imprisonment, fines, and deprivation from running for one electoral cycle.

January 09, 2026 19:32 UTC

Sirte – The President of the Sirt Court of Appeal, Counselor Abdul Qadir Saeed, received the new building. They took possession of the new Sirt Court of Appeal and Public Prosecution building today. The handover was from the Director of the Administrative Affairs Department at the National Development Authority. This handover is part of the National Development Authority’s ongoing efforts. The building is part of the National Development Authority’s plan.

January 09, 2026 18:36 UTC





Tripoli – The General Prosecutor’s Office made an announcement today. The anti-corruption prosecutor’s office arrested the manager of Al-Hadba Agricultural Project. He was detained pending investigation. He is implicated in serious financial irregularities. The General Prosecutor’s Office explained the process.

January 08, 2026 23:24 UTC

The House of Representatives (HoR) has summoned the governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) for questioning at a session scheduled for next Monday in Benghazi. In a statement, the HoR said the meeting would also be attended by members of the parallel government, the central bank’s deputy governor and board members, as well as the head of the National Oil Corporation. The summons targets CBL Governor Naji Issa, and follows a decision taken by parliament during its session last week. It is the third time in less than a year that parliament has called the governor to appear. That session, scheduled for 3 November, did not take place.

January 08, 2026 20:12 UTC

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Taher Al-Baour, has received India’s newly appointed ambassador to Libya, Hifzur Rahman, at the ministry’s headquarters in Tripoli. Al-Baour welcomed the Indian envoy and wished him success in his diplomatic mission, reaffirming the ministry’s support for all procedures related to completing his accreditation as ambassador of India to Libya. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed existing bilateral relations and discussed ways to strengthen and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest. He also underlined the importance of enhancing cooperation in digital technology, through the exchange of training programmes and capacity-building initiatives. For his part, the Indian ambassador expressed his appreciation for the warm reception, praising the long-standing and close historical ties between India and Libya.

January 08, 2026 20:12 UTC

The Modern international system is founded on the principle of ‘sovereignty'. The Modern system of states requires sovereign and equal states. In Libya, Gaddafi himself symbolizes the self-styled regime itself. In Libya, two resolutions adopted by the UN Security Council are on the agenda when it comes to military intervention in Libya. The age of absolutism: Capitalism, the modern state system, and international relations.

January 08, 2026 19:05 UTC

Tripoli – The Law Enforcement Department began operations today, Wednesday. The removal operation followed a 72-hour deadline. The Law Enforcement Department had issued this ultimatum. They comply with instructions from the Al-Khums Public Prosecution. It will go to the Al-Khums Public Prosecution.

January 08, 2026 16:17 UTC

The head of the High Council of State (HCS), Mohammed Takala, met the European Union’s ambassador to Libya, Nicola Orlando, in Tripoli on Thursday. In a post on X, Orlando said the talks reviewed progress made so far, as well as outstanding challenges in implementing the political roadmap facilitated by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. He said the meeting also discussed the importance of continued EU support for all parties and strengthening dialogue with the House of Representatives. Orlando stressed the need for an approachbased on inclusive, constructive engagement and good faith, in order to move the political process forward. He also underlined the importance of preserving the unity of the Libyan state and its institutions, and ensuring the continuity of public governance across the country, describing this as essential to safeguarding Libya’s economy.

January 08, 2026 15:48 UTC

The Ministry of Local Government has launched a national initiative to address the threat of stray dogs and prevent rabies. This follows a multi-agency meeting with health, veterinary, and environmental bodies. Officials warn that the growing stray dog population in residential areas poses a direct public safety risk due to the fatal rabies virus. The strategy will adopt the integrated "One Health" approach. Authorities have agreed to enhance coordination and will convene a broader meeting soon to finalize and approve the comprehensive national action plan.

January 08, 2026 09:16 UTC

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January 08, 2026 05:36 UTC

Addressing the concluding session of the 73rd Indian Science Congress, he said that what Indian science and technology lacked was management awareness. Punjab’s steps to curb terrorThe Punjab Government ordered drastic steps to curb terrorist activity which claimed seven lives during the last 24 hours and prepared to meet any situation arising out of the proposed “rasta roko” stir of the All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) on January 10. The Chief Minister of Punjab, Surjit Singh Barnala, told a meeting of senior police officials that he wanted “result-oriented” action to curb terrorist violence. Libya expecting Israeli attackMost of Tripoli was blacked out and an aide to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi predicted a US-aided Israeli strike against Libya could come at any time. Libyan officials, in similar meetings with envoys from Western Europe, Africa and Asia, said they expected Libya to be attacked.

January 08, 2026 02:00 UTC

For more on stories like these, be sure to check out our News page, with stories from across the regions. It remains unclear how much aid is affected, as U.S. foreign assistance has been sharply reduced and country-by-country figures have not been released. Authorities say the vessel was overcrowded and in poor condition, with more than 200 people believed to have been on board. South Africa denies arresting U.S. officials and rejects claims that white South Africans face racial persecution, calling those allegations unfounded. The dispute has unfolded as President Donald Trump’s administration pushes the program, cuts aid to South Africa, and sidelines it from G20 engagements, while South Africa says future talks must be based on facts and mutual respect.

January 08, 2026 00:27 UTC