No decrease in Libya’s gold reserves since 2011, says CBL
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) announced Sunday that its reserves of gold are still the same without decrease since August 20, 2011, in response to the report of the World Gold Council on gold reserves in Libya. CBL stated in a statement on its official Facebook page that it had carried out an international audit of gold reserves during the year 2022, and the results confirmed that the bank maintained the same reserves without any change since August 2011. It is noteworthy that World Gold Council had reported that Libya’s gold reserves decreased to 116.64 tons in 2014 after they were 143.82 tons in 2011. CBL called on all media outlets to investigate accuracy and credibility when publishing any data related to its competence and activity.
Source:Libya Today
January 16, 2023 20:40 UTC
IOM: 36 migrants intercepted and returned to Libya between 8-14 January
International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced Monday that 36 migrants were intercepted and returned to Libya in the period of 8-14 January 2023. IOM said last Monday that 1,067 migrants were intercepted and returned to Libya in the period of 1-7 January. In 2022, according to IOM, 24,684 were intercepted and returned to Libya, 529 died, and 848 went missing on the Central Mediterranean route. In 2021, 32,425 were intercepted and returned to Libya, 662 died, and 891 went missing, IOM statistics say.
Source:Libya Today
January 16, 2023 20:03 UTC
Participation of 100 Tunisian industrial and commercial establishments in the Tunisian-Libyan Exhibition for the Development of Industry and Trade – Misrata 16 to 18 January
Over 100 industrial and commercial Tunisian establishments participated in the Libyan-Tunisian Exhibition for the Development of Industry and Trade held in Misrata from 16 to 18 January. Complementarity between Tunisia and Libya in penetrating African marketAl-Amin referred to the ability of Libyan industrial enterprises, with the support of partners from Tunisia, to achieve expansion and spread in the African continent. This was due to the good material and economic resources Libya possesses, and the expertise and competitiveness of the Tunisian economic institutions. The African market is a natural stepHe stressed that moving towards sub-Saharan African countries is a natural step for both countries, given the low competitiveness, the scarcity of goods from other countries, and the growing purchasing power in many countries of the continent, with mostly good growth, according to World Bank data. Regarding the number of participating companies and economic institutions, Al-Amin said that the Misrata Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture has approximately 30,000 members, including dozens of industrial companies and hundreds of commercial and service institutions, of which more than 100 institutions participated in today’s event.
Source:Libya Today
January 16, 2023 18:34 UTC
National Centre for Health System Reform (NCHSR) holds workshop on developing the Libyan health system
The National Centre for Health System Reform organized a workshop in Tripoli on Saturday entitled “Developing the Libyan Health System”, the Libyan Health Ministry reported today. It reported that a number of experts presented working papers on the development of the health system in terms of five main axes: health care, medical education, medical supply, digital transformation, financing and management, and health legislation. The NCHSR’s aim was to coordinate national efforts and international backing to reform and modernise the system. Headed initially by Samir Sagar, it operates in collaboration with the health ministry, and springs out of the Libya Health System Strengthening Programme (LHSS), set up between the Libyan authorities and the European Union. A very large percentage of Libyans still use foreign countries for their health needs.
Source:Libya Today
January 16, 2023 16:58 UTC
Sion Grech murder trial: Eyewitness told police she saw two men dragging victim to field and stabbing her
An eyewitness had told police about the moment when she saw two men dragging murder victim Sion Grech into a field by her hair, where they both stabbed her repeatedly, the jury trying two men for the murder has heard. The men are accused of the 2005 murder of Grech, a transsexual sex worker, who was brutally stabbed to death and dumped in a Marsa field. Calleja told the court that the police had been unable to obtain suitable CCTV footage relating to the day of the murder. She said she had seen the two men stabbing Grech, whom she described as screaming in terror. Rapinett had told Bonnici everything she knew after the policeman had received an anonymous letter about the murder.
Source:Libya Today
January 16, 2023 16:58 UTC
Top 7 VR Education Applications to Explore in 2023
Virtual Reality (VR) is quickly becoming a mainstream technology, not just for consumers, but businesses and educational facilities too. Discoveries like these are inspiring countless developers and innovators to produce exciting new solutions for VR education. Here are just some of the top VR education applications worth exploring this year. ARuVRARuVR is on the cutting edge of the VR Education space. The virtual learning environments are customisable, and they provide teachers with real-time analytics and insights, to inform further strategic planning.
Source:Libya Today
January 16, 2023 16:53 UTC
LIBYA : Abdelhamid Dabaiba gets closer to Abu Dhabi
Africa Intelligence uses cookies to provide reliable and secure features, measure and analyse website traffic and provide support to the website users. Apart from those essential for the proper operation of the website, you can choose which cookies you accept to have stored on your device. Either “Accept and close” to agree to all cookies or go to “Manage cookies” to review your options. You can change these settings at any time by going to our Cookie management page.
Source:Libya Today
January 16, 2023 13:14 UTC
Mozambique vs Libya – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction
THE FACTSWhen is Mozambique vs Libya on and what time does it start? Mozambique vs Libya will take place on Tuesday 17th January, 2023 – 16:00 (UK)Where is Mozambique vs Libya taking place? Mozambique vs Libya will take place at Baraki Stadium in Algiers, AlgeriaWhere can I get tickets for Mozambique vs Libya? Ticket information for Mozambique vs Libya can be found on each nation’s official websiteWhat channel is Mozambique vs Libya on in the UK? Mozambique vs Libya will not be televised live in the UKWhere can I stream Mozambique vs Libya in the UK?
Source:Libya Today
January 16, 2023 12:12 UTC
Menfi meets Saleh and Haftar jointly in Egypt, press reports
The Chairman of Libya’s Presidential Council, Mohamed Menfi, met yesterday in Cairo with the General Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa Haftar, and the Speaker of House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, Italian news agency Nova reports. Citing Libyan T.V. channel Al Ahrar, Nova stated that the tripartite meeting covered discussions to ensure consensus on electoral legislation for holding presidential and parliamentary elections. This would be the second between Menfi and Haftar in a week in the Egyptian capital.
Source:Libya Today
January 16, 2023 11:32 UTC
Maltese Foreign Minister: Libya elections must be held to solve instability
We are close to Libya and one tries to have the best relationship with their neighbours.” Borg added. He said their government does well to continue strengthening its relationship with whoever could contribute for Libya to be stable. “There is no political stability in Libya. That is what we are insisting, but in the meantime we cannot not cooperate.” Borg explained. “Libyans respect us not only because we are their neighbours, but because they know we are not the type to tell them what to do.
Source:Libya Today
January 16, 2023 08:42 UTC
UN envoy stresses importance of justice for achieving Libya’s reconciliation – Famagusta Gazette
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya Abdoulaye Bathily has stressed the importance of justice for achieving reconciliation in Libya. The UN envoy made his remarks during a preparatory meeting for the Libyan National Reconciliation Conference, which is sponsored by the Libyan Presidency Council. “Today I joined the Presidential Council, members of the African Union and international dignitaries at a preparatory meeting for the Libyan National Reconciliation Conference. I commended the participants for their leadership in coming together to promote national reconciliation,” Bathily tweeted. Bathily also stressed the full support of the UN Support Mission in Libya for the national reconciliation initiative.
Source:Libya Today
January 16, 2023 08:26 UTC
Truckers Say Egypt Prevents Jordanian Trucks' Entry To Libya...
AMMAN - Egyptian authorities are preventing Jordanian transit trucks from entering Libya via the Salloum border crossing, according to Head of the Jordan Truck Owners Association (JTOA) Mohammad Khair Dawood. Khaled Shatnawi, a Jordanian who drives a refrigerated truck, told The Jordan Times that he and three other Jordanians were stranded at the border between Egypt and Libya for 13 days. Dawood told The Jordan Times that the cooperation agreement signed by the Jordanian-Egyptian Transport Committee allows Jordanian trucks to enter Libya through Egypt's Salloum crossing. According to Dawood, many Jordanian truckers headed to Libya through Egypt have contacted the JTOA to report similar experiences. Despite repeated attempts by The Jordan Times to contact the Land Transport Regulatory Commission, officials were unavailable to comment.
Source:Libya Today
January 16, 2023 05:31 UTC
Libyan 5+5 JMC reviews departure of mercenaries and prisoners' exchange
Libyan (5+5) Joint Military Commission's meetings started Sirte on Sunday with the participation of members of the JMC representing the western region and their counterparts representing Haftar's forces. The JMC two-day meetings, according to the Libyan News Agency, would deal with the results of the previous meetings regarding the ceasefire agreement, the provisions for the removal of mercenaries and foreign fighters, the file of the exchange of prisoners, as well as the file of international monitors, in addition to a number of other issues. The work of the JMC is attended by the Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Abdoulaye Bathily, and the Libyan and international ceasefire monitors. UNSMIL confirmed earlier the arrival of the UN envoy to Libya, Bathily, to Sirte on Sunday morning to attend the meetings of the JMC.
Source:Libya Observer
January 16, 2023 00:14 UTC
Dozens of Libyan manufacturers will participate in the ‘‘Made in Libya’’ event in Niamey, Niger creating a gateway to diversify Libya’s economy: LIU
He said the event will include the participation of dozens of Libyan manufacturers in various fields, sponsored by Libya’s Wahiba Industrial Holding Group and under the supervision of the Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade. Niger event will provide foundation for futureNuseer pointed out the importance of holding this event, especially after the success of the previous edition, held in Tunisia (November 2021) with local and international participation. Introducing Libyan products to Niger and its neighboursthe LIU executive said the event will promote and introduce different Libyan products and services of high quality and low cost, giving them high competitiveness. These products are produced in Libya in high enough volumes to satisfy domestic consumption and satisfy exports to Niger and its neighbouring African market. This will increase Libyan exports, opening horizons for new joint industrial investments with the contribution of various financing institutions.
Source:Libya Today
January 15, 2023 19:16 UTC
Libyan Islamist fighter Abdul-Bari Al-Faylog dies at age 54
Abdul-Bari Al-Faylog, an infamous Libyan Islamist fighter, died on Sunday at age 54, according to multiple reports. Born in Tripoli in 1969, Al-Faylog joined the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG), a designated terrorist organization, in 1995 and spent subsequent years between Pakistan and Afghanistan alongside members of Al-Qaeda. He was place under watchlist by Libyan authorities until late 2003 when the regime of Muammar Gaddafi pardoned a number of Islamist figures after they claimed to have abandoned their extremist ideology. Following the Libyan second civil war in 2014, Al-Faylog joined the Benghazi Shura Council to fight against the Libyan National Army (LNA). In 2015, he was wounded in a battle and travelled Turkey for treatment.
Source:Libya Today
January 15, 2023 13:13 UTC