The Project Crisis in Fezzan: 460 Stalled Projects
What was raised during the “Fezzan Elites and Elders Forum” held in Tripoli indirectly revealed the scale of the challenges facing the state in asserting its sovereignty over development projects in Fezzan. The suspension of projects does not merely mean a halt in implementation; it also undermines citizens’ confidence in the overall effectiveness of government plans. Acknowledging the crisis is an important step, but its real value lies in how far it translates into concrete decisions that end the paralysis and move Fezzan’s projects out of the waiting circle. Fezzan does not need more forums as much as it needs a unified political will that turns words into action and restores reconstruction to its natural course as a developmental right, not as a tool in the equation of influence. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Libya Observer
Source:Libya Observer
January 10, 2026 20:16 UTC
Berlin, Angela Merkel: No military solution in Libya
German Chancellor Angela Merkel rejected a military solution to Libya. She hosted Libyan General Khalifa Haftar at the chancellery. German government spokesman Steffen Seibert said Merkel and Haftar discussed the situation in Libya. "The Chancellor reiterated once again strongly that a military solution to the Libyan conflict is not possible and that the political process established at the Berlin conference is therefore essential," Seibert stressed.ATSH© Balkans Web
Source:Libya Today
January 10, 2026 17:50 UTC
Chadian migrants deported via Mitiga Airport
The Ministry of Interior of the Government of National Unity has announced the deportation of illegal Chadian migrants via Mitiga Airport. This announcement follows the completion of all applicable legal procedures and is within the framework of the National Migrant Deportation Programme, according to a statement issued by the Ministry on its Facebook page on Thursday. The Ministry confirmed the continuation of deportation operations as part of a comprehensive plan aimed at addressing the issue of illegal immigration and reducing the flow of migrants through Libyan territory, thereby ensuring the preservation of security and stability within the country.
Source:Libya Observer
January 10, 2026 17:32 UTC
Libyan authorities seize factory making boats for irregular migration
The Special Tasks Department said it had uncovered a factory manufacturing boats used for irregular migration in the Al-Qwei’a area, west of Qasr Bin Ghashir, as part of efforts to combat human smuggling. In a statement posted on Facebook, the department said the operation followed intelligence from confidential sources indicating the presence of a site used to produce boats intended for smuggling migrants. It added that, after obtaining authorisation from the competent public prosecutor at the Attorney General’s Office, patrols from the Special Tasks Department, affiliated with the General Administration of Security Operations, raided the site and seized several boats prepared for use in human smuggling operations. The department said it would continue to take legal action against anyone found to be involved in such activities.
Source:Libya Observer
January 10, 2026 16:17 UTC
PM Dbeibah undergoes minor medical procedure
Libya’s Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah underwent a minor medical procedure on Saturday morning at a national healthcare facility. Medical sources said Dbeibah underwent a successful cardiac catheterization procedure at Misrata Heart Centre following a sudden health issue. The same sources confirmed that his health is stable and he's recovering well. The Prime Minister’s Media Office confirmed that his health is good and stable, and that arrangements are underway for his discharge from the hospital. Dbeibah expressed his appreciation to the national medical staff and to everyone who reached out to inquire about his health, reaffirming that he will continue to carry out his official duties without interruption.
Source:Libya Observer
January 10, 2026 15:46 UTC
Tarhouna Stadium hosts the first matches of the Libya Cup for the 2025/2026 season
Tarhuna – Preliminary round matches for the 2025/2026 Libya Football Cup begin today. Their game is scheduled at Tarhuna Stadium. Tomorrow, Sunday, more matches are scheduled. Abi Al-Ashhar team will meet Al-Shumou’ on Al-Nahr Al-Sina’i Stadium. The winning team will qualify for the next round.
Source:Libya Today
January 10, 2026 14:13 UTC
Two new turbines for South Tripoli Gas Power Plant Project arrived
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.
Source:Libya Observer
January 10, 2026 01:53 UTC
40 years ago, January 10, 1986: USSR warns US on Libya
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.
Source:Libya Today
January 10, 2026 01:24 UTC
Forgery of 11 national ID numbers uncovered in Msallata
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.
Source:Libya Observer
January 09, 2026 20:06 UTC
HNEC refers non-compliant candidates to Public Prosecution
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.
Source:Libya Observer
January 09, 2026 19:32 UTC
Receiving Sirte Court of Appeal and Public Prosecution building after completion of preparations
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.
Source:Libya Today
January 09, 2026 18:36 UTC
Manager of The Plateau Agricultural Project Imprisoned for Mismanaging 1.2 Million Dinars
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.
Source:Libya Today
January 08, 2026 23:24 UTC
HoR summons central bank governor for questioning
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.
Source:Libya Observer
January 08, 2026 20:12 UTC
Foreign Minister receives new Indian ambassador
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.
Source:Libya Observer
January 08, 2026 20:12 UTC
Post-Gaddafi Libya: sovereignty and struggle for stability
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.
Source:Libya Today
January 08, 2026 19:05 UTC