Al-Ahly mourns their legend and assistant coach Wanis Khair
Benghazi – Al-Ahly Club mourned with deep sorrow and grief. They announced the passing of club legend and assistant coach Wanis Khair. He left an indelible mark on the club’s history. He served Al-Ahly for many years. It will endure in the club’s history and journey.
Source:Libya Today
February 19, 2026 09:02 UTC
WHO validates elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a landmark victory for public health in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region. “Eliminating trachoma as a public health problem is an inspiring achievement for the Eastern Mediterranean Region and for communities across Libya.”With this validation, Libya becomes the 28th country worldwide and the 8th in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to eliminate trachoma. In 2017, the Ministry of Health prioritized trachoma elimination as part of national eye health work within the National Prevention of Blindness Programme. WHO continues to support endemic countries to accelerate progress towards the global goal of eliminating trachoma as a public health problem worldwide. Public health targets for the control, elimination and eradication of these conditions were set in the road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030.
Source:Libya Today
February 19, 2026 08:29 UTC
No progress in Libya’s latest political Roadmap: UNSMIL head Tetteh
President, Excellencies, members of the Security Council, Ambassador Al-Sonni, Permanent Representative of Libya,May I wish those fasting a Ramadan Mubarak. Across the four tracks, the sense of urgency to resolve the political impasse and produce governance and economic reforms is palpable. This impasse was overcome through the negotiations of the Libyan Political Agreement. There is also a dispute over the organization of the judiciary including the Supreme Judicial Council, and which could lead to its division. It is important that our collective efforts, including bilateral initiatives, complement each other, and address critical economic and security risks.
Source:Libya Today
February 19, 2026 07:06 UTC
Libya: WHO Validates Elimination of Trachoma As a Public Health Problem in Libya
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a landmark victory for public health in WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region. "Eliminating trachoma as a public health problem is an inspiring achievement for the Eastern Mediterranean Region and for communities across Libya." In 2017, the Ministry of Health prioritized trachoma elimination as part of national eye health work within the National Prevention of Blindness Programme. WHO continues to support endemic countries to accelerate progress towards the global goal of eliminating trachoma as a public health problem worldwide. Public health targets for the control, elimination and eradication of these conditions were set in the road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021-2030.
Source:Libya Today
February 19, 2026 05:52 UTC
Libyan PM Dbeibah announces imminent cabinet reshuffle
Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, announced his intention to unveil the anticipated cabinet reshuffle during the upcoming cabinet meeting, without specifying a date. In a recorded address marking the 15th anniversary of the February 17 Revolution, Dbeibah said the reshuffle comes within the framework of reviewing performance and enhancing the effectiveness of executive work amid current economic challenges. On the economic front, Dbeibah placed full responsibility for the crisis on parallel spending outside the state budget, describing it as the main cause of the dinar’s depreciation and rising prices. He revealed that the volume of parallel spending has exceeded 303 billion dinars, noting that it has been approved as public debt. He warned that spending 70 billion dinars in parallel expenditures in 2025; compared to an actual financial capacity not exceeding 10 billion dinars, represents a real catastrophe for the national economy.
Source:Libya Observer
February 19, 2026 01:09 UTC
Libya Deadlock Endangers Unity, UN Envoy Warns
Ms. Tetteh said she has begun consultations with key actors on an alternative two-step approach aimed at restoring momentum. Should a smaller group of Libyan representatives fail to agree on the roadmap's milestones, she warned, a broader convening would be required. Judicial divideThe UN envoy issued a stark warning about escalating tensions within Libya's judicial system. "These contradictory, parallel judicial decisions put into jeopardy the unity of the legal and judicial systems," Ms. Tetteh declared, cautioning that the situation "is a red line that if crossed can undermine the unity of the state." Economic pressures deepeningLibyans are facing worsening living conditions driven by currency devaluation, rising prices and persistent fuel shortages, the envoy reported.
Source:Libya Today
February 18, 2026 22:02 UTC
Supreme Court takes over premises of Supreme Judicial Council
In his capacity as an envoy of the President of the Supreme Court, Abdullah Abu Rzeiza, Nouri Abdelati, took over the headquarters of the Supreme Judicial Council in implementation of a ruling issued by the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court. Following the takeover, the Supreme Judicial Council’s Facebook page, managed by Miftah Al-Qawi, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, issued a statement condemning what it described as a “storming” of the Council’s building in Tripoli. The Libyan Association of Members of Judicial Bodies welcomed the enforcement of the Constitutional Chamber’s ruling and the resulting takeover of the Council’s premises on Wednesday. The Association also called on members of judicial bodies to rally behind the Supreme Judicial Council under the leadership of the Supreme Court, considering this to reflect legal and constitutional legitimacy derived from a binding judicial ruling. It stressed that “the judicial institution is one unified entity; east, west, north, and south, indivisible and subject only to the rule of law.”
Source:Libya Observer
February 18, 2026 19:19 UTC
Libya is deteriorating on many fronts, says UN
The UN said on Tuesday that Libya’s political, economic and security situation is worsening, as institutional divisions, financial strain and criminality threaten already delayed plans for national elections. “The situation in Libya is deteriorating on many fronts,” Ms Tetteh said. Beyond political paralysis, Ms Tetteh also highlighted growing security threats, warning that transnational criminal networks had “flourished” in Libya’s fragmented environment. A recent UN report found Libya has become a conduit for drug trafficking and other illicit trade, abetted by porous borders, weak financial supervision and divided law-enforcement institutions. The prolonged fragmentation has also enabled widespread human trafficking and abuses against migrants using Libya as a gateway to Europe, according to UN agencies.
Source:Libya Today
February 18, 2026 18:52 UTC
Education Ministry sets Ramadan school hours and exam schedule
The Ministry of Education has announced setting school hours, exam dates, and official holidays for all educational stages during the month of Ramadan. According to the ministry, morning classes will start at 9:00 am, while afternoon sessions will begin at 12:00 pm. Class periods will be shortened to 35 minutes, and all extracurricular activity periods will be suspended throughout the month. Kindergartens will observe a holiday from February 22 until March 22, 2026. The midyear and Eid Al-Fitr break for all grades, from first year of primary school through third year of secondary school, will run from March 1 to March 22.
Source:Libya Observer
February 18, 2026 12:22 UTC
Takala: Legitimacy cannot be imposed by unilateral decisions
The head of the High Council of State (HCS), Mohammed Takala, has warned that one of the greatest challenges facing countries after revolutions is attempts to bypass the will of the people, emphasizing that legitimacy “is not granted by unilateral decisions nor imposed by the force of the status quo; it derives from the free will of the people.”On the anniversary of the February 17 revolution, Takala said that safeguarding the revolution’s goals requires adherence to legitimacy and rejecting unilateral measures that threaten the unity of the state. He pledged to continue efforts to enable Libyans to elect their leadership through fair elections. Takala also stressed that building the state is a responsibility shared by the entire nation, noting that the revolution marked the start of a long journey toward “a state of institutions, not individuals; a state of the people, not the authority of the status quo.”
Source:Libya Observer
February 18, 2026 11:20 UTC
Ministry of Economy invites Serbian companies to participate in 52nd Tripoli International Fair
The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade reported last Monday (16 February) that its Minister, Mohamed Al-Hwej, met with the Ambassador of Serbia to Libya, Dragan Todorovic, to discuss arrangements for the participation of Serbian companies in the 52nd Tripoli International Fair. The fair will commemorate its Centenary Edition and will be held from 16 to 21 April at the Tripoli International Fairgrounds. The Minister emphasized the Ministry of Economy and Trade’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Serbian Ministry of Trade and organizing a joint economic forum for business owners. The Minister extended a formal invitation to his Serbian counterpart, the Minister of Trade, to visit Libya and attend the Tripoli International Fair, leading a delegation of Serbian businesspeople and investors. He also invited him to hold bilateral meetings with Libyan companies on the sidelines of the fair.
Source:Libya Today
February 18, 2026 07:32 UTC
Libyan institutions explore how emerging technologies can strengthen education and scientific research
UNDP Libya reported yesterday that, as part of a series of introductory workshops, national Libyan institutions explored how emerging technologies can strengthen education and scientific research. In partnership with the Ministry of Planning and the Institute of Planning discussions held at the Institute of Planning in Tripoli, last Monday (16 February), examined how artificial intelligence and blockchain can enhance access to knowledge, support innovation, and strengthen institutional capacity within universities and research institutions. Through this series of introductory workshops on integrating AI and Blockchain, the UNDP said it aims to build the capacities of Libyan cadres, develop a comprehensive package of training programs to leverage AI tools, and initiate the drafting of a national strategy for blockchain. The UNDP said it supported the exchange as part of ongoing efforts to advance resilient, future-ready institutions and accelerate sustainable development.
Source:Libya Today
February 18, 2026 07:32 UTC
Can Big Oil Succeed Where Diplomacy Has Failed in Libya?
So, does all this herald a brave new era for Libya, or will it turn out to be just another false dawn? What augurs well is not just the breadth of Western firms choosing to expand their presence in Libya, but which firms they are. That said, there is still much oil and gas potential for them to work with in Libya, despite the ongoing civil war since Gaddafi’s removal as leader in 2011. However, there remains the fact that the key reason for the civil disorder across the country that has caused multiple major oil shutdowns since 2020 has not yet been dealt with. It may be that the bolstered presence of Western interests in Libya may affect such changes, but until they do, the country’s long-term stability remains in question.
Source:Libya Today
February 18, 2026 01:23 UTC
Visa Forms New Egypt, Libya & Sudan Sub-Region to Accelerate Digital Payments Growth
WHY THIS MATTERS: This strategic move by Visa to carve out a dedicated sub-region encompassing Egypt, Libya, and Sudan is a powerful signal of the accelerating focus on emerging market payments. Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced the creation of a new sub-region comprising Egypt, Libya, and Sudan as part of its strategic growth plans in the region. Visa has appointed Malak El Baba as Country Manager for Egypt, Libya, and Sudan. Her expanded geographic leadership will allow Visa to leverage regional synergies, accelerate markets’ growth, and bring advanced digital commerce solutions to consumers and businesses across Egypt, Libya, and Sudan alike. Malak El Baba said “I am honored to take on this expanded role and continue driving Visa’s strategy across Egypt, Libya, and Sudan.
Source:Libya Today
February 18, 2026 00:17 UTC