Libya’s $70bn wealth fund sees thaw in UN asset freeze by year-end
In the capital’s southern suburbs — a Hezbollah stronghold — tens of thousands of black-clad women and men in military uniform joined Thursday’s funeral procession for slain commander Fuad Shukr. “I am sad people are dying in southern Lebanon and Gaza, but resistance is not just about carrying a gun and fighting,” said 45-year-old Olga Farhat. Fireworks opened the dance show, hours after Hezbollah buried Shukr, who was killed in an Israeli air strike in the southern suburbs on Tuesday. “The Lebanese have yet to renounce using violence against each other, no matter how big their disagreements,” she said. Foreign airlines have suspended or canceled flights to Beirut but many Lebanese expatriates are still pouring in, although some have cut their holidays short.
Source:Libya Today
August 03, 2024 04:41 UTC
News Headlines, Friday, August 02, 2024
HoR Speaker says Libya is moving toward ending current crisis http://lyo.ly/5lc4Libya, Qatar discuss cooperation in oil sector http://lyo.ly/5lc3UNHCR evacuates 119 migrants from Libya to Italy http://lyo.ly/5lbwHaddad meets with British military attaché http://lyo.ly/5lbvAl-Koni discusses with Al-Sayeh HNEC readiness to organize municipal elections http://lyo.ly/5lbuRoyal Jordanian Airlines to resume flights to Libya in coming weeks http://lyo.ly/5lbsHundreds of immigrants deported to Nigeria and Mali http://lyo.ly/5lbrLibya, Indonesia explore oil and gas cooperation http://lyo.ly/5lbqOver 10,000 DNA samples collected for Derna victims http://lyo.ly/5lbpGovernor of Libyan Central Bank holds talks with Turkish Foreign Minister in Ankara http://lyo.ly/5lc6National Center for Animal Health launches vaccination campaign against nodular dermatitis http://lyo.ly/5lbtNOC, Sirte Company review increasing oil production to 120.000 bpd http://lyo.ly/5lc5UN pledges urgent support to 195.000 Sudanese refugees in Libya http://lyo.ly/5lbmAfter child's death, parallel government bans keeping predatory animals in private locations http://lyo.ly/5lbiLibyan Fatwa House and HCS mourn death of Ismail Haniyeh http://lyo.ly/5lbhRussia Reaffirms Commitment to Comprehensive Resolution of Libyan Crisis http://lyo.ly/5lbaSisi, Déby vow to support Libya stability http://lyo.ly/5lb9Libyan citizen released from Saudi detention http://lyo.ly/5lb4Libya, Italy discuss airport, road projects http://lyo.ly/5lb3Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reviews political situation in Libya http://lyo.ly/5lb0Red Cross holds training program for 11 members of military medical service http://lyo.ly/5lazZliten Municipality confirms final damage toll resulting from ammunition explosion http://lyo.ly/5layAl-Baour arrives in Tehran to attend inauguration of Iranian president http://lyo.ly/5laxMisrata records death of more than 2.500 cows due to spreading disease http://lyo.ly/5lawAl-Ahly Tripoli fans storm Salam TV channel's studios http://lyo.ly/5lavTrial of Libyans arrested in South Africa postponed to August 5 http://lyo.ly/5lasMinister unveils plan to upgrade teacher skills http://lyo.ly/5lakDbeibeh reviews telecommunications sector development strategy http://lyo.ly/5lahElkaber discusses CBL unification path and budget with Turkish ambassador http://lyo.ly/5laiLibya, Algeria want to bolster cooperation in energy sector http://lyo.ly/5latAl-Huweij inaugurates international workshop on maritime trade http://lyo.ly/5lalLibya asks Germany for help in lifting European airspace ban http://lyo.ly/5labLibya, Turkey sign MoU for development cooperation http://lyo.ly/5la9Hannibal Gaddafi accuses Lebanese judiciary of ignoring information about Al-Sadr http://lyo.ly/5laaTwo young men killed in accidental shootings in Sabratha http://lyo.ly/5l9vErdogan threatens military intervention in Gaza against Israel http://lyo.ly/5la7HCS calls on HoR to stop taking unilateral decisions http://lyo.ly/5l9xPC, HCS explore election path http://lyo.ly/5l9qMali Tuareg militias kill dozens of Wagner mercenaries in Tinzaouaten http://lyo.ly/5l9lKufra municipality denies establishing camps for Sudanese refugees http://lyo.ly/5l9kTripoli police rescue girl kidnapped within 24 hours http://lyo.ly/5l9sTripoli hosts medical conference on kidney treatment development http://lyo.ly/5l9hTurkey seeks to conduct surveys to search for hydrocarbons in Libya http://lyo.ly/5l9jLibya denies talks to supply crude to Dangote Refinery http://lyo.ly/5l9rScientific committees formed to unveil reasons of spread of tumors in Libya http://lyo.ly/5l9yEducation Ministry launches EMIS in cooperation with UNICEF http://lyo.ly/5l9zTechnical team visits Sirte International Airport http://lyo.ly/5la8
Source:Libya Observer
August 03, 2024 00:10 UTC
65 immigrants deported through Amsaad border crossing
The Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency has announced the deportation of 65 illegal Egyptian immigrants through the Amsaad border crossing. The agency indicated that the immigrants were stopped during a campaign launched by the Benghazi branch in recent days, confirming the arrest of 2,017 illegal immigrants within a month.
Source:Libya Observer
August 02, 2024 21:52 UTC
Africa: In Libya, Everything Comes Down to Military Muscle
analysisThe arrest of Libyans who allegedly received military training in South Africa hints at the nature of power in the north African country. Were 95 Libyans really undergoing military training at the Milites Dei Academy in South Africa's eastern Mpumalanga province, and if so, for what purpose? Police told local media the men claimed they came to South Africa for training as private security guards, whereas they were really receiving military training. But most analysts aren't buying that, and believe that the men were sent to receive military training. Close Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Top Headlines Africa South Africa Arms and Armies By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy.
Source:Libya Today
August 02, 2024 18:01 UTC
Descendants of Turkish admiral Turgut Reis in Tunisia take pride in their heritage
Muhammed Radi Dargus, the descendant of historic Turkish admiral Turgut Reis through his Tunisian wife, expressed pride in his great-grandfather’s legacy. Dargus highlighted that Reis’ family in Tunisia holds a significant heritage with a 500-year history. Dargus explained that Reis married a woman from Cerba Island in Tunisia about 500 years ago, which established the roots of the “Turgut (Dargus)” family in Tunisia. He pointed out that most of the family now lives in the capital, Tunis, and emphasized that Turgut Reis’ Tunisian descendants have a rich heritage spanning 450-500 years. Family ties in Tunisia-Türkiye relationsTurkish Ambassador to Tunisia Ahmet Misbah Demircan emphasized the importance of Turgut Reis’ family in the Tunisia-Türkiye relationship.
Source:Libya Today
August 02, 2024 14:21 UTC
Cocaine sex parties with prostitutes bought officials' silence over 18,000 fraudulently issued ID cards: lawyer
A police inspector was transferred to another department while planning to arraign top political officials on charges of masterminding a racket at Identità, lawyer Jason Azzopardi has claimed in a sworn application on Friday. The racket allegedly saw the issuing of an estimated 18,000 Maltese ID cards to third country nationals on the basis of fake documentation and false declarations. She described how an official from Identity Malta, as the agency was known then, had called her in 2022 to inquire whether she had sponsored a family member to obtain a residence permit. Identità reminded that it had previously launched an internal investigation which has since been passed onto the police. Identità stated that it does not tolerate any form of abuse, and that it will continue to cooperate with the police.
Source:Libya Today
August 02, 2024 12:35 UTC
NOC, Sirte Company review increasing oil production to 120.000 bpd
A joint meeting between the National Oil Corporation (NOC) and Sirte Oil and Gas Production and Manufacturing Company focused on discussing increasing the company's daily production to 120.000 barrels. Sirte Oil and Gas Production and Manufacturing Company was established in 1981 and its headquarters is located in Marsa Al-Brega. It is one of the national oil companies affiliated with the National Oil Corporation, and its current production rate of crude oil is about 86.000 barrels per day. On Wednesday, the NOC announced that Libya's total production of crude oil, condensates and natural gas amounted to 1,543,603 million barrels. It confirmed in its periodic bulletin that crude oil production reached 1,267,706 barrels per day, while condensate production reached 51,435 barrels per day, and natural gas production reached 224,462 barrels.
Source:Libya Observer
August 02, 2024 05:20 UTC
HoR Speaker says Libya is moving toward ending current crisis
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aqila Saleh, said that the House of Representatives was working to end the crisis and had become close to implementing the election laws and forming a unified authority for the people to choose their rulers with their free will. Saleh added in a speech on Wednesday on the sidelines of the opening of projects in the city of Ajdabiya that the House of Representatives, its presidency, committees and members had worked "since the first moment on constants that couldn't be compromised; the unity and sovereignty of the country, the preservation of its territory, the unification of its institutions, the support of its military, the cessation of foreign interference in domestic affairs and the fair distribution of wealth.”He advised everyone to work on appointing competent people, putting things in their proper places and delegating tasks to those capable of doing them, asking people not to listen to those who ignored Libyan values and principles, looted public money and spent millions without any change and had been obstructing the peaceful transfer of power.
Source:Libya Today
August 01, 2024 22:35 UTC
Bayt.com and YouGov investigate the key factors behind employee loyalty in new survey
“Understanding and nurturing employee loyalty is critical in navigating the dynamic landscapes of the MENA workforce. Our survey reveals a powerful correlation between trust in leadership and employee allegiance,” Ola Haddad, General Manager at Bayt.com said. Bayt.com and YouGov investigated the driving factors contributing to employees’ loyalty to their organizations in its survey, identifying actions that could enhance loyalty and recognizing the elements that could potentially undermine it. This stability is paralleled by workplace satisfaction, as nearly three out of five employees indicate satisfaction with their current employers. It is this sense of belonging and purpose that distinguishes highly loyal employees from the rest”.
Source:Libya Today
August 01, 2024 13:41 UTC
Libya, the Oil Minister discusses the drafting of a memorandum with Qatar
The Minister of Oil and Gas of the Libyan Government of National Unity (Gun), Khalifa Abdel Sadiq, and the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya, Khalid Mohammed bin Zabin al Dosari, discussed the preparation of a draft memorandum of understanding for joint cooperation in various fields in the oil and gas sector. During a meeting that took place yesterday in the presence of the Director General of Technical Affairs and the Director General of Planning, the Libyan Oil Minister spoke about the development of the sector and his vision in this regard, underlining the bonds of brotherhood between Libya and Qatar, the importance of experienced international companies contributing to the development and exploration of still unexplored land and sea areas, as well as the possible benefits that the two countries can derive from the exchange of experiences. Read also other news on Nova NewsClick here and receive updates on WhatsAppFollow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram
Source:Libya Today
August 01, 2024 13:21 UTC
Maduro vows to prevent civil war amid post-election protests
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared that he will not allow a civil war to erupt in the country following the post-election protests. Venezuela Ulusal Seçim Konseyi (CNE) Başkanı Elvis Amoroso, devlet başkanı seçimini mevcut Devlet Başkanı Nicolas Maduro’nun kazandığını bildirdi. Devlet Başkanı Nicolas Maduro destekçisi yüzlerce kişi ise Maduro’ya desteklerini göstermek için başkent Karakas’taki Miraflores Sarayı önünde bir araya geldi. Düzenlenen mitingde Venezuela Devlet Başkanı Nicolas Maduro (sol 3) sarayın balkonundan konuşma yaptı. Devlet Başkanı Nicolas Maduro destekçisi yüzlerce kişi ise Maduro’ya desteklerini göstermek için başkent Karakas’taki Miraflores Sarayı önünde bir araya geldi.
Source:Libya Today
August 01, 2024 08:02 UTC
Karl Stefanovic's smell wafts through the Today Show set and so disgusts his co-host Sarah Abo she's forced to interrupt their Paris Olympics coverage
Today show viewers were shocked on Thursday morning when Sarah Abo complained about her co-host Karl Stefanovic's bad breath live on-air. Sarah, 38, and Karl, 49, who are both in France covering the Paris Olympics, were discussing the games on-air when Sarah revealed Karl's breath smelled bad due to a change in diet. An apologetic Karl admitted he had undergone a change in diet since arriving in Paris. Today show star Sarah Abo shocked viewers on Thursday after she complained live on-air about her co-host Karl Stefanovic 's bad breath. The pricey eatery offers caviar for as much as €650 (AUD $1075) with main dishes in the $60-$70 range.
Source:Libya Today
August 01, 2024 06:31 UTC
Niger: Tackling the Niger-Libya Migration Route
analysisHow armed conflict in Libya shapes the Agadez mobility economyFollowing the Libyan revolution in 2011, the number of migrants passing through Agadez, in Niger, en route to Europe, grew significantly, fuelling a migration boom in the city. In response to the increase in arrivals by sea from Libya, European policymakers saw Agadez as a 'perfect target' for reducing the numbers of people attempting to make the crossing to Europe. Niger's criminalization of Agadez's migration economy did disrupt these flows, but it also had the effect of pushing people-smuggling networks underground, placing migrants at greater risk, and accelerated a transition to other economic activities, including burgeoning gold mining and illegal activities in the region. Criminalization also led to the emergence of new transnational conflict dynamics in northern Niger, as local groups competed for control over different aspects of the gold economy, as well as other licit and illicit activities. This research paper demonstrates how using a comprehensive systems analysis can help policymakers understand the broader factors that influence and impact the migration economy in Niger.
Source:Libya Today
August 01, 2024 05:01 UTC
Türkiye and Libya Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Development Cooperation
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs have signed a memorandum of understanding for development cooperation. The memorandum of understanding, which establishes a legal framework for TİKA’s activities in Libya, was signed by Ashraf Al-Taeb, Director of the International Cooperation Administration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from Libya, and TİKA’s President Serkan Kayalar from Türkiye. Following the signing ceremony, Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister Zeidan expressed his honor at the visit of TİKA officials to Libya. Noting that the memorandum of understanding was signed in accordance with Prime Ministerial Decree No. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).
Source:Libya Today
July 31, 2024 13:55 UTC
Bangladeshis tend to migrate from Libya to Europe
A good number of economically insolvent Bangladeshi nationals migrate to Libya first and then to Europe from there, according to a latest survey report. The report was prepared by interviewing 405 Bangladeshi workers in Libya in 2023. It found that the number of Bangladeshi workers staying in Libya in 2024 has increased than that in 2021. According to the report, 98 per cent of Bangladeshis in Libya are male and 2.0 per cent female. It shows at least 50 per cent of Bangladeshi workers go to Libya via Turkey as this route costs about Tk 500,000 each.
Source:Libya Today
July 31, 2024 01:16 UTC