RFK Jr. fought pesticides for years. Now he's backing their production
Now, as the nation's top health official, he fell in line with President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at boosting glyphosate's production and granting limited legal immunity to manufacturers if they follow federal directives. "I support President Trump's Executive Order to bring agricultural chemical production back to the United States and end our near-total reliance on adversarial nations," he wrote. As Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again supporters grow impatient with the Republican-led administration that's largely resisted their calls to regulate pesticides, they're speaking up. Kennedy pledges changeTrump's executive order is intended to protect domestic production of elemental phosphorus, which is used in military devices and glyphosate-based herbicides. It also seeks to protect the production of glyphosate-based herbicides, which the administration says are critical to agricultural supply chains.
Source:Libya Today
March 07, 2026 14:43 UTC
PM Dbeibah discusses regional tensions with Lebanese counterpart
Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has held a phone call with his Lebanese counterpart Nawaf Salam to discuss rising tensions in the region and their implications for regional security. According to a statement from the Libyan government, the two leaders reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East and their potential impact on stability. Dbeibah reaffirmed Libya’s support for Lebanon’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, stressing the importance of stability in Arab countries. For his part, Salam thanked Libya for its supportive stance and briefed Dbeibah on the latest political and security developments in Lebanon. He emphasised the importance of Arab coordination at what he described as a sensitive stage, calling for joint efforts to prevent further regional escalation while preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.
Source:Libya Observer
March 07, 2026 13:23 UTC
Algeria foils weapons smuggling attempt near Libyan border
Algerian forces have foiled an attempt to smuggle a shipment of weapons across the country’s eastern border with Libya, west of the Libyan city of Ghat, following an intelligence-led monitoring operation targeting suspicious movements. According to a report by Afrique-Asie, the operation resulted in the seizure of a cache of weapons including Kalashnikov rifles, automatic weapons, ammunition, and hand grenades. The report noted that the interception came after intelligence indicated the activity of organized criminal networks involved in cross-border arms trafficking. The report further indicated that investigators are examining the alleged involvement of a Libyan national who also holds Algerian citizenship and resides in the United Kingdom. Sources suggested the weapons shipment may have been airlifted into Ghat airport from a Gulf country before an attempt was made to smuggle it across the border.
Source:Libya Observer
March 07, 2026 13:12 UTC
Prosecutors identify three suspects in killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi
The Public Prosecution has revealed details of the killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, saying three suspects have been identified and arrest orders issued. Investigators later moved to the scene, where they examined the body, documented the gunshot wounds and collected evidence from the crime scene. They also took statements from people believed to have information about the incident. These findings led to the identification of three suspects, for whom arrest warrants have been issued pending further investigation. Saif was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his place of residence in Zintan on 3 February.
Source:Libya Observer
March 07, 2026 13:06 UTC
Brega Oil dismisses fuel shortage rumours, confirms steady supply
Brega Oil Marketing Company has urged citizens not to be misled by rumours about fuel shortages at storage depots, saying such claims aim to create confusion in the country. In a statement, the company reassured the public that fuel supplies are available, adding that fuel deliveries to distribution companies and affiliated filling stations are proceeding regularly and steadily. It also said it is preparing to issue a clarification statement detailing the volumes of fuel supplied to distribution companies and its affiliated stations.
Source:Libya Observer
March 07, 2026 12:14 UTC
LBC’s Second Public-Private Dialogue Session on leveraging technology to mitigate economic crises held in Tripoli
The Libyan Business Council (LBC) announced yesterday that last Wednesday (4 March) the Second Dialogue Session of the Public-Private Institutional Dialogue Initiative, organized by the LBC in cooperation with Tetra Tech International Development, was held at a leading Tripoli hotel. The session was attended by representatives from public and private sector institutions, business owners, and those interested in economic and technological affairs. Mitigating the severity of economic crises using technology and digital transformationThe session addressed the role of technology and digital transformation in mitigating the severity of the economic crisis, given the challenges associated with liquidity constraints and foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Emphasis was placed on how to utilize digital tools to facilitate financial transactions and expand Libyan companies’ access to global markets. LBC launch first session of institutional dialogue initiative between public and private sectors – to improve business environment
Source:Libya Today
March 07, 2026 02:40 UTC
Aldabaiba government and CBL take further actions to encourage increased e-payments use – CBL reduces new FX Bureaux commission
The Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba Tripoli-based Libyan government and the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) have taken further measures to encourage the use of e-payments in Libya. Aldabaiba issued a decree yesterday mandating the inclusion of e-payment as an approved method for collecting state revenues and public dues. This, the CBL letter stated, is to enable customers to complete purchase transactions via point-of-sale (POS) devices by scanning the QR code. Call on commercial banks to launch a joint e-payments media campaignThe CBL also called on all commercial banks to launch a joint awareness campaign targeting banking app users and merchants to promote the use and acceptance of the LYPay instant payment system via point-of-sale (POS) devices. CBL reduces FX commissionsWith regards to the foreign exchange commission to be charged by the soon-to-be opened official foreign exchange bureaux, the CBL has decided to amend the maximum commission rate to 1% for cash sales and 0.5% for sales via cheques, bank transfers, and electronic payment methods.
Source:Libya Today
March 07, 2026 01:02 UTC
Modernizing Perimeter Protection with the Defense in Depth Method -- Security Today
Modernizing Perimeter Protection with the Defense in Depth MethodAs US utilities face 60 new vulnerabilities daily, a defense-in-depth strategy is essential to protect aging infrastructure from physical attacks. As the lines between cyber and physical security continue to blur, the threats to utilities increase. A modern, layered physical security strategy is the only effective way to close these gaps. This meant physical security was frequently an afterthought. Therefore, you should layer security solutions that allow you to deter, detect, and respond to potential threats.
Source:Libya Today
March 07, 2026 00:48 UTC
Pharmaceutical Dialogue Event
The General Syndicate of Pharmacists in Libya organized the Pharmaceutical Dialogue event at Bab Al Bahr Hotel in the capital, Tripoli. This meeting serves as a unified platform representing the voice of more than 11,000 pharmacists across Libya, and as a responsible professional space to discuss current issues facing the profession and explore its future, in light of the challenges and changes of the present stage. The Pharmaceutical Dialogue aims to open clear and transparent discussions about the reality of the pharmacy profession and to strengthen the role of the pharmacist as a key partner in the healthcare system, contributing to the development of professional performance and the improvement of health services provided to citizens.
Source:Libya Observer
March 06, 2026 20:49 UTC
57 migrants deported via Benina Airport
The Anti-Illegal Migration Agency announced the deportation of 57 illegal migrants through Benina International Airport in Benghazi. According to the agency, six migrants from Bangladesh were repatriated to their home country, while 51 Sudanese migrants were deported in coordination with the Sudanese consulate in Benghazi. In a separate incident, the investigation unit of the Ajdabiya branch detained 31 migrants involved in begging, including 12 women and 19 minors, and confirmed that deportation procedures have been initiated.
Source:Libya Observer
March 06, 2026 19:50 UTC
Oil prices approach $90 at their highest level in two years
London – Oil prices rose today, Friday. Prices approached $90. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude recorded $87.32. The rise in oil prices is driven by ongoing threats. As the war continues, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has sharply declined.
Source:Libya Today
March 06, 2026 19:22 UTC
Libya Identifies Suspects in Killing of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi
Authorities in Libya said investigators have identified three suspects in the killing of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, on February 3 in Zintan, Africa News reported. Officials said investigators know where the suspects were meeting with Gaddafi the day he was killed and the time they arrived at what became the crime scene. Prosecutors sent a team to Zintan with forensic doctors to examine the crime scene and the body. Seif al-Islam Gaddafi played a central role in the final years of his father’s rule. Libyan authorities later granted him amnesty.
Source:Libya Today
March 06, 2026 19:21 UTC
Serbia agrees to partially reopen its Tripoli embassy this May and start Tripoli-Belgrade flights soon
The bilateral meeting addressed Libyan Serbian relations across various fields. – Serbia announced during the talks the opening of a consular affairs office at the Serbian Embassy in Tripoli next May. – Serbian announced the activation of an air route between Tripoli and Belgrade soon. – Both sides agreed to activate the Libyan Serbian Joint Committee. – Both sides discussed the prospects of Libyan Serbian relations and ways to strengthen and further develop them and enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields.
Source:Libya Today
March 06, 2026 14:03 UTC
Network International seals deals to streamline digital payments in Egypt, Libya
United Arab Emirates-based payments processing company Network International is expanding its influence in North Africa’s digital payments landscape with deals in Egypt and Libya. Tokenization deal in EgyptEarly this month, Network International also announced that it powered card tokenization to enable Apple Pay for customers of four Egyptian banks. According to the announcement, the development, which follows the issuance of tokenization licenses to some banks in Egypt, underscores not only Network’s innovation, but also strengthens the country’s digital payments landscape. Last year, the CEO of the company, Mohamed Elbelamachi, discussed broad issues around Africa’s digital payment future in an interview with Biometric Update. Article TopicsAfrica | biometric payments | biometrics | digital payments | Egypt | financial inclusion | Libya | Network International | tokenization
Source:Libya Today
March 06, 2026 14:01 UTC
165 more Bangladeshis return home from Libya
The returnees arrived in Dhaka at 5:30am aboard a Buraq Air flight, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, relevant ministries and the IOM received the returnees at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport upon arrival. Most of the repatriated Bangladeshis had entered Libya irregularly after being lured by human traffickers with promises of reaching Europe by sea. To raise public awareness about the risks of irregular migration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the returnees to share their painful experiences with others. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it continues to work with the Bangladesh Embassy in Libya, the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment and the IOM to ensure the safe repatriation of Bangladeshi nationals detained in various detention centres in Libya.
Source:Libya Today
March 06, 2026 12:57 UTC