Employee sentenced to 10 years for forging 16 national ID numbers
The Tripoli Criminal Court has sentenced an employee of the Al-Maamoura Civil Registry to 10 years in prison for forging family data, according to an announcement by the Attorney General 's Office. The office stated that the accused deliberately forged 16 national identification numbers and granted them to foreigners, thereby enabling them to obtain citizenship rights. The office also reported that directives were issued to deactivate the forged national identification numbers and to deprive the accused of his civil rights for 14 years.
Source:Libya Observer
January 24, 2026 17:30 UTC
Nigerian Migrants deported via Mitiga Airport
The Ministry of Interior of Government of National Unity has announced the deportation of a group of illegal Nigerian migrants via Mitiga International Airport. This comes within the framework of the national programme to address the issue of illegal immigration, after the completion of all legal and humanitarian procedures, according to a statement issued by the ministry on its Facebook page on Thursday. The ministry reaffirmed the continuation of deportations as part of a comprehensive plan aimed at reducing the flow of migrants through Libyan territory, thus ensuring the preservation of security and stability within the country.
Source:Libya Observer
January 24, 2026 17:30 UTC
Parliamentary Committee Investigating Monetary Crisis Meets with Attorney General to Address Liquidity Shortages
As part of its ongoing efforts to address financial bottlenecks, the committee formed by House of Representatives (HoR) Decree No. (2) of 2026 held its fifth meeting today, Saturday, with Attorney General Al-Siddiq Al-Sour via video conference. The primary objective is to investigate the root causes of the country’s current monetary crisis, the worsening liquidity shortages, and exchange rate fluctuations. Furthermore, the committee’s work focuses on establishing effective guarantees for the regular payment of state employees’ salaries and monitoring legal and financial files related to monetary policy. It is noteworthy that the committee continues its intensive meetings to submit periodic reports to the House of Representatives, including practical proposals and radical solutions to end the liquidity crisis and ensure financial stability in the country.
Source:Libya Today
January 24, 2026 15:46 UTC
Head of Judicial Police injured in armed attack in Tripoli
The Judicial Police Department has strongly condemned an armed attack in Tripoli in which its head, Faraj al-Mabrouk, was injured by gunfire. In a statement, the department described the incident as a serious violation of the law and a direct attack on state authority and its official institutions. It said the attack represented a clear targeting of state officials and reaffirmed that the Judicial Police would continue to carry out its duties to maintain security and public order across the country. The statement added that the department remains committed to enforcing the law in line with its national and legal responsibilities. Al-Mabrouk was shot by unidentified gunmen while leaving his workplace at the reform and rehabilitation institution (Aljadiada) in the capital.
Source:Libya Observer
January 24, 2026 14:43 UTC
PM: Contract with TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips to allow Libya to attract $20B in investment
Libya’s signing today of a 25-year oil development agreement with France’s TotalEnergies and the US-based ConocoPhillips will attract over $20 billion in foreign investment to the country, Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah wrote on X, Report informs. “Today, Libya is witnessing the signing of strategic agreements and memoranda of understanding, representing a qualitative and unique achievement, reflecting the strengthening of its relations with the largest and most influential international partners in the global energy sector, expanding cooperation and investment opportunities,” the prime minister noted. “Key partnerships include the signing of a long-term 25-year development agreement through Waha Oil Company [a subsidiary of Libya’s state-owned National Oil Corporation], jointly with France’s TotalEnergies and the US-based ConocoPhillips. The project, with an investment volume of over $20 billion, will be implemented through external financing outside the state budget,” the prime minister noted. According to him, this project envisages increasing production capacity to 850,000 barrels per day, and the expected net state revenue will exceed $376 billion.
Source:Libya Today
January 24, 2026 14:42 UTC
Türkiye, Libya sign economic memorandum after 17-year hiatus
The meeting was finalized with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two sides, co-chaired by Libya’s minister of transport and JEC co-chair, Mohammed Shahoubi. Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar said the meeting was concluded with the signing of the memorandum, in a post published on his X account. MoU signed to formalize cooperationAccording to Bayraktar’s post, the JEC meeting was brought to a close following the signing of the memorandum, which outlines the framework for future economic cooperation. He added that Türkiye and Libya reaffirmed their shared will regarding planned cooperation across Libya’s land and maritime domains. The conclusion of the 22nd JEC meeting in Tripoli was framed by the minister as a renewal of momentum in bilateral economic cooperation following a 17-year pause in the convening of the commission.
Source:Libya Today
January 24, 2026 14:28 UTC
Libyan defence official meets senior US presidential adviser in Tripoli
Deputy Defence Minister, Major General Abdulsalam al-Zoubi, has met a senior adviser to the US president, Massad Boulos, to discuss ways to strengthen military cooperation and coordination between Libya and the United States. The talks focused on support for training and capacity-building programmes, as well as enhanced coordination with the US Africa Command (Africom), aimed at promoting stability and supporting the development of Libya’s military institutions within a state framework. The meeting took place during Boulos’s visit to Tripoli to attend events linked to the Libya Energy and Economy Summit.
Source:Libya Observer
January 24, 2026 14:07 UTC
Libya signs $20bn deal with US and French companies to boost oil output
Officials sealed the agreement during the Libya Energy and Economic Summit in the capital Tripoli. It was signed through Waha Oil Company, a unit of the state-owned National Oil Corporation that operates several oil and gas fields and other assets. "By opening new opportunities for competitive international investment, Libya is signalling it's ready to play in the big league again," he said. Several international oil companies including BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, Eni, Shell and OMV have qualified for the new licensing round that covers 22 areas for oil exploration and development, with 11 blocks offshore and 11 onshore. Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah speaks on the first day of the Libya Energy and Economic Summit in Tripoli.
Source:Libya Today
January 24, 2026 13:31 UTC
Azerbaijan Meets Financial Commitments to UN for 2026
Azerbaijan Has Fully Paid Its UN Budget Contribution For 2026, Deputy Spokesperson For The UN Secretary-General Farhan Haq Told Journalists, Thanking Azerbaijan For Its Timely Contribution. Azerbaijan has fully paid its contribution to the UN budget, he emphasized, thanking Baku. He added that, as in previous years, Azerbaijan was once again among the first countries to fully pay its UN budget contribution. To date, in addition to Azerbaijan, 24 other UN member states have fully met their financial commitments. The UN budget is funded by the membership contributions of the organization's 193 member states.
Source:Libya Observer
January 24, 2026 12:52 UTC
Telecom Holding reveals the near launch of 5G service
Tripoli – The Libyan Post Telecommunications & Information Technology Company (LPTIC) announced the imminent launch of 5G service. This will make it the first national operator to provide 5G service. This plan aims to develop the telecommunications infrastructure. The MoU signing took place during a meeting between the two parties. It also facilitates the deployment of advanced technical solutions.
Source:Libya Today
January 24, 2026 11:25 UTC
Libya: A new country chosen to host the matches against Tunisia
Following ongoing unrest in Libya, the national team has been unable to host matches on home soil for some time, playing its fixtures in Tunisian stadiums instead. However, reports suggest that the Libyan Football Federation is considering a change of venue for upcoming international matches. This potential move would affect matches in both the 2020 CHAN qualifiers and the 2021 AFCON qualifiers. During the CHAN 2020 campaign, Tunisia is set to host Libya on September 20, with the return leg scheduled for October 18, which could now be played in Morocco rather than Tunisia. In conclusion, Libya’s potential shift to Morocco for upcoming qualifiers underscores the ongoing impact of domestic instability on football in the country.
Source:Libya Today
January 24, 2026 10:23 UTC
Immigration Combat Agency deports 39 illegal migrants
Benghazi – The Anti-Illegal Migration Agency, Al-Butnan branch, deported 39 Egyptian illegal immigrants. Major General Ibrahim Larbad, the branch head, directly supervised this operation. This operation is part of the Anti-Illegal Migration Agency’s broader efforts. Major General Salah Mahmoud Al-Khafifi leads these efforts. It confirmed that daily deportation operations will continue.
Source:Libya Today
January 23, 2026 23:42 UTC
Closing Ceremony of the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
The Office for Women’s Support and Empowerment at the General Authority for Cinema, Theatre, and Arts, in partnership with Maharat Foundation for Training and Development, concluded the awareness and psychological support program “Qadaha bi Irada” (She Can Do It with Determination), aimed at supporting women and promoting a culture of early detection of breast cancer. The program focused on health awareness and on empowering women psychologically and cognitively to face the challenges associated with the disease, through a series of workshops, lectures, and interactive activities. This closing event marked the culmination of joint efforts dedicated to spreading knowledge and encouraging women to take care of their health, reaffirming the vital role of awareness in building a more informed and resilient society.
Source:Libya Observer
January 23, 2026 22:47 UTC
Foiled attempt to migrate to Greece in Bir Al-Ashhab
The Criminal Investigation Department, Al-Amssad branch, foiled an illegal migration attempt to Greece originating from the Bir Al-Ashhab area and seized a marine boat that was intended to be used in the operation. Officers of the branch detained 76 migrants from Egypt, Bangladesh, and Sudan, in addition to arresting the individuals involved in the smuggling operation, according to a statement published by the department on its Facebook page. The migrants were transferred to the branch headquarters, where a report was filed on the incident, and they were provided with the necessary health and humanitarian care in accordance with applicable legal procedures.
Source:Libya Observer
January 23, 2026 20:10 UTC
Schengen visa application center for Spain opened in Benghazi
The Spanish Embassy in Libya has announced the opening of a Schengen visa application center for Spain in the city of Benghazi, in the presence of the Consul General. According to a statement published by the embassy on its Facebook page, the new center will facilitate access to visa services for Libyan citizens residing in eastern Libya, similar to the services provided by the Tripoli center since November 2023. The embassy also confirmed that visa applications in Benghazi will be processed through a center operated by BLS, which mirrors the center currently operating in Tripoli and has processed more than 8,000 visas to date, adding that both centers will begin processing national visa applications starting next February, a step expected to improve services for all Libyan citizens.
Source:Libya Observer
January 23, 2026 19:17 UTC