Tripoli Ministry of Transport announces UK’s agreement to receive black box of crashed Ankara aircraft to analyse data according to international standards
The Tripoli based Ministry of Transport announced today that the UK government has agreed to receive the black box of the crashed aircraft and analyse its audio and video data according to established international standards. This is in reference to the aircraft that crashed in Ankara killing the Western Libya’s Chief of Staffs and his accompanying delegation on board. To ensure the highest levels of technical integrity and professional impartiality in the investigation, the Libyan and Turkish sides agreed to send the aircraft’s black box to a neutral country. Following the German authorities’ inability to undertake this task, the United Kingdom was chosen as a neutral and reliable entity. The Ministry of Transport announces that the UK government has agreed to receive the black box of the crashed aircraft and analyze its audio and video data according to established international standards.
Source:Libya Today
December 30, 2025 19:24 UTC
HNEC welcomes HoR's move to fill vacancies in its Board
The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) welcomed the House of Representatives’ (HoR) procedures to fill the vacant seats on the HNEC's Board, adding in a statement responding to the High Council of State’s rejection of the HoR's move, that the process of filling vacancies is in accordance with the law establishing the HNEC in 2013 and has no connection to the political agreement, which some parties invoke to serve their own agendas. The HNEC said that the statement does not include any demands for the continuation of the current leadership of the institution, but rather presents facts that must be clarified amid campaigns questioning its independence and integrity and attempts to undermine its credibility. It called on "elites and political activists who have joined what it described as a campaign of doubt” to exercise accuracy in conveying facts and to review all details related to the legislation and laws governing its work. Meanwhile, the High Council of State expressed in a statement its rejection of the HoR's vote to fill the vacant seats on the HNEC, describing the move as “unilateral” and marred by “procedural and legal flaws.”The High Council of State reaffirmed its adherence to what was agreed upon between the committees of the two councils, which stipulates replacing the entire HNEC Board to ensure its independence and strengthen confidence in the electoral process. The High Council of State considered that any unilateral step affecting the electoral process constitutes a breach of political consensus, undermines the foundations of partnership between the two councils, and contributes to further division and confusion in the political landscape.
Source:Libya Observer
December 30, 2025 17:02 UTC
Nigeria migrants deported from Tripoli airport
Libya’s interior ministry says a group of Nigerian migrants has been deported from Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli as part of an ongoing national repatriation programme. The ministry said the deportations took place after all necessary procedures were completed and formed part of wider efforts to address irregular migration. Officials confirmed that the programme to return migrants to their countries of origin remains ongoing.
Source:Libya Observer
December 30, 2025 15:11 UTC
Youth ministry launches ‘Youth Dialogue Space’ initiative
The Ministry of Youth in the Government of National Unity has launched a new initiative called "Riwaq Al-Shabab" (Youth Dialogue Space) — a cultural platform built around lectures and discussion sessions aimed at broadening young people’s understanding of national and historical issues. The programme seeks to revive national memory by highlighting key moments in Libya’s struggle history, and by exploring the political and intellectual forces that helped shape the country’s path and their impact at both regional and international levels. It also aims to open new avenues of knowledge for young people, encouraging constructive dialogue and the exchange of views, and fostering critical thinking and a culture of responsible debate. The Ministry of Youth said the initiative fits within its broader vision to empower young Libyans intellectually, preparing a conscious generation able to participate effectively in shaping the future and contributing positively to national development.
Source:Libya Observer
December 30, 2025 14:49 UTC
HCS rejects parliament moves on election body and 'army' pay
The High Council of State (HCS) has rejected two recent decisions taken by the House of Representatives (HoR), accusing the parliament of acting unilaterally and undermining political consensus. In a statement, the council criticised the HoR for moving ahead with appointments to the High National Elections Commission, saying the process was flawed both procedurally and legally. The council reaffirmed support for a unified national salary system covering both civilian and military employees. The HoR had earlier voted to approve a 150% salary increase for forces listed as "martyrs, prisoners, the missing and those wounded in conflict" — a proposal submitted by Saddam Haftar. It also approved filling vacant posts within the High National Elections Commission, despite earlier understandings between the two chambers on replacing the commission’s leadership in full.
Source:Libya Observer
December 30, 2025 13:47 UTC
National energy champions confirm participation at Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026
Senior executives from state-backed and nationally anchored energy companies will participate at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, highlighting the growing role of national energy champions in Libya’s upstream reopening. Turkey’s national oil company TPAO has become one of the most active state-backed entrants into Libya’s upstream sector. CEO Ahmet Türkoğlu will address LEES 2026. joins LEES 2026 following its qualification as an operator in Libya’s first international licensing round in nearly two decades. LEES 2026 offers a premier platform for partnerships, innovation and sector growth.
Source:Libya Today
December 30, 2025 09:14 UTC
Oil declines amid pressures from precious metals markets
Singapore – Oil prices saw a slight decrease during early Tuesday trading. This followed gains of over 2% in the previous session. The decline was partly due to falling precious metals prices. That jump occurred at the close of the previous session. This accusation heightened fears of potential oil supply disruptions.
Source:Libya Today
December 30, 2025 09:09 UTC
Nigeria’s gathering storm: Lessons from Libya and Iraq
Shifts in rhetoric from Western political figures including U.S. President Donald Trump’s blunt foreign-policy worldview are reviving familiar anxieties about Nigeria’s political future. For those who remember Libya and Iraq, the warning signs feel uncomfortably familiar. The descent into chaos in both Iraq and Libya was paved with language about instability, corruption, and the need for decisive intervention. Like Iraq before 2003 and Libya before 2011, Nigeria is strategically important, resource-rich, and internally diverse, ethnically, religiously, and politically. Third, addressing Nigeria’s youth crisis must be central to any stability strategy.
Source:Libya Today
December 29, 2025 22:21 UTC
National Oil Corporation reviews 2026 projects for all companies
The Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) discussed plans to increase production and the 2026 project portfolios of Waha Oil Company, Mellitah Oil & Gas, Brega Petroleum Marketing Company, and the National Catering Company, during the general and annual meetings held on Sunday at the NOC headquarters in Tripoli, with the participation of boards, management committees, general managers, and specialists. The meetings also reviewed the results of 2025 projects, during which the companies recorded notable achievements despite limited budgets. Waha Oil Company reached a peak daily production of 371,000 barrels of oil and 291 million cubic feet of gas, in addition to drilling one exploratory well and 61 development wells. Mellitah Oil & Gas recorded its highest daily production rate at 180,000 barrels of oil and 1,583 million cubic feet of gas, and drilled one development well. Meanwhile, the National Catering Company successfully provided high-quality catering and accommodation services to sector companies at oil fields and ports.
Source:Libya Observer
December 29, 2025 20:44 UTC
Oversight authority, HCS review anti-corruption legislation
The Administrative Control Authority and the High Council of State (HCS) have held talks on reviewing the legislative framework governing anti-corruption efforts. The meeting, held on Sunday in Tripoli, brought together the head of the Administrative Control Authority, Abdullah Qaderboh, and members of the HCS’s anti-corruption committee. According to a statement by the Authority, discussions focused on joint efforts to combat corruption, strengthen oversight mechanisms, exchange information and follow up on oversight-related cases. Participants discussed tightening oversight of appointments to senior state positions to ensure fairness and equal opportunity. The report aims to support public oversight by giving citizens access to verified information.
Source:Libya Observer
December 29, 2025 19:19 UTC
Prime Minister discusses with Chairman of the National Interim Committee conditions of prisoners and prisons
It brought together Libyan Prime Minister Osama Hammad. Abushnaf chairs the Temporary National Committee for Prisoners and Prisons Affairs. They discussed the conditions of prisoners and prisons. The meeting sought to entrench principles of justice. The Prime Minister affirmed the government’s full support for the committee.
Source:Libya Today
December 29, 2025 14:40 UTC
First semester exams begin for basic and secondary education
Final exams for the first semester of 2025-2026 school year began Sunday morning at education offices across the country for all grade levels in basic and secondary education. The exams will continue until January 6th, according to the plan approved by the Ministry of Education of the Government of National Unity, as reported on Hakomitna Facebook page. Students are taking their exams at their respective public and private educational institutions, under the supervision of examination committees formed within the schools. Emphasis is placed on adhering to the approved examination regulations and procedures to ensure the exams are conducted in an organized and disciplined environment.
Source:Libya Observer
December 28, 2025 22:46 UTC
Waha Oil completes new well producing 1,765 barrels a day
Waha Oil Co. said it completed drilling a new well that is producing an initial 1,765 barrels of crude a day, as Libya’s state-linked producer pushes ahead with expansion plans. The company said in a statement the Q125 well has entered production as part of a broader development program aimed at boosting output and improving recovery across its fields. Waha cited investments in modern engineering technology and tighter safety standards as key to the gains. The producer drilled 81 wells in 2025 — including oil, gas, water-injection and disposal wells — despite what it described as challenging operating conditions requiring round-the-clock coordination between field and engineering teams. Development drilling added more than 40,000 barrels a day of incremental capacity, lifting Waha’s average production to about 354,000 barrels a day this year, according to the company.
Source:Libya Observer
December 28, 2025 18:51 UTC
Misrata bids farewell to Field Marshal Al-Haddad and his companions
Field Marshal Mohammed Al-Haddad, along with his companions; Chief of Staff adviser Mohammed Al-Issawi and media office member Mohammed Al-Mahjoub's funeral was held at the Misrata Sports City complex, amid a large official, military, and popular turnout. On Saturday, Misrata had witnessed the reception of the remains of Al-Haddad and his companions at the Air College headquarters. Misrata Municipality also declared Sunday an official holiday to allow citizens to participate in the funeral and memorial services. Lieutenant General Al-Faitouri Ghreibeel was also laid to rest in a funeral held in the Qasr bin Ghashir area, attended by official and military figures. He announced measures to honor the martyrs, including the posthumous promotion of Al-Haddad to the rank of Field Marshal and the promotion of the remaining martyrs to the next higher ranks, in recognition of their sacrifices.
Source:Libya Observer
December 28, 2025 18:27 UTC
Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91
French film legend Brigitte Bardot has died at 91, the Bardot foundation announced on Sunday (December 28). Bardot starred in more than 50 movies during her career before becoming an animal rights activist and embracing far-right views. FRANCE 24's Manon Kerjean tells us more. "In her later …
Source:Libya Today
December 28, 2025 16:49 UTC