The House of Representatives publishes the Public Debt Repayment Law in the Official Gazette
The law concerns the repayment of public debt. According to Article 1, the law adopts the banking public debt. This includes General Treasury bonds and bills. It will do so by directly deducting 3% from all General Treasury revenues. These movements result from public debt settlement.
Source:Libya Today
December 23, 2025 23:55 UTC
Libya's top military chief killed in plane crash in Türkiye
The wreckage of their Falcon 50 aircraft was located by Turkish security personnel in the Haymana district near Ankara, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. Libya's Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah said on his Facebook page: "It is with deep sadness and great sorrow that we learnt of the death of the Libyan army's chief of general staff, Lieutenant General Mohammed al-Haddad." The aircraft issued an emergency landing notification near Haymana - 74km from Ankara - but contact could not be reestablished, the minister said. Haddad had been the army's chief of general staff since August 2020 and was appointed by then-prime minister Fayez al-Sarraj. The North African country has been divided since a NATO-backed revolt toppled and killed longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.
Source:Libya Today
December 23, 2025 23:43 UTC
Libya declares three days of mourning after military chief dies in Ankara crash
Defense Minister Yasar Guler (not seen) receives Libyan Chief of General Staff General Muhammed Ali Al-Haddad during their meeting in Ankara, Türkiye on Dec. 23, 2025. (AA Photo)Libya's National Unity Government declared three days of national mourning following the death of Chief of General Staff Muhammad al-Haddad and his delegation in a plane crash near Ankara, according to an official government statement. Al-Haddad had completed an official visit with Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler earlier Monday, having traveled to Ankara at the invitation of Turkish Chief of General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu. Dibeybe's directive to send Libyan officials to Ankara reflects the government's commitment to working with Turkish authorities as the investigation proceeds. Turkish officials have urged media outlets and the public to rely solely on official statements and avoid unverified information circulating on social media during the investigation.
Source:Libya Today
December 23, 2025 23:07 UTC
Libya’s military chief, 7 others killed in plane crash in Turkey
A private jet carrying Libya’s military chief, four other officers and three crew members crashed on Tuesday (December 23, 2025) after takeoff from Turkey’s capital, Ankara, killing everyone on board. Libyan officials said the cause of the crash was a technical malfunction on the plane. The Libyan delegation was in Ankara for high-level defence talks aimed at boosting military cooperation between the two countries, Turkish officials said. Al-Hadad was the top military commander in western Libya and played a crucial role in the ongoing, UN-brokered efforts to unify Libya’s military, which has split, much like Libya’s institutions. Turkey deployed troops following a 2019 security and military cooperation agreement that was reached between Ankara and the Tripoli-based government.
Source:Libya Today
December 23, 2025 21:17 UTC
Türkiye opens investigation into crash that killed Libya's military chief
The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office assigned five prosecutors to examine all aspects of Monday evening's incident, which claimed the life of Libyan Chief of General Staff General Muhammed Ali Al-Haddad and his delegation as they departed Türkiye following an official visit. "One deputy chief prosecutor is coordinating four public prosecutors" in the probe, Tunc said in a statement on social media. Libyan government mourns loss of senior military leadershipLibyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Aldabaiba identified all five victims and declared the incident a national tragedy for Libya's military establishment. Defense Minister Yasar Guler receives Libyan Chief of General Staff General Muhammed Ali Al-Haddad during their meeting in Ankara, Türkiye on Dec. 23, 2025. The visit came at the invitation of Turkish Chief of General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, reflecting ongoing military cooperation between Ankara and Libya's Tripoli-based government.
Source:Libya Today
December 23, 2025 21:15 UTC
Libya’s Oil Reserves, Reforms Draw Investors Despite the Risks
Libya’s vast fossil fuel potential and “investor-friendly reforms” are attracting global energy firms despite the inherent political risks, a boost for the oil-rich African nation. The latest bid round from the country offers 22 blocks with an estimated 10 billion barrels of available resources and 18 billion barrels yet to be discovered, according to a new report from industry consultancy Enverus Intelligence Research.
Source:Libya Today
December 23, 2025 20:21 UTC
Plane crashes in Ankara with Libyan military chief reportedly on board
Turkish Chief of General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu and Libyan Chief of General Staff General Muhammed Ali Al-Haddad salute during an official ceremony at the General Staff headquarters in Ankara, Türkiye on Dec. 23, 2025. (AA Photo)A business jet carrying Libya's chief of general staff crashed near Ankara on Tuesday evening after reporting an emergency, Turkish officials confirmed. Five people were aboard the aircraft, including Libyan General Muhammed Ali Ahmed AL-Haddad, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. Defense Minister Yasar Guler receives Libyan Chief of General Staff General Muhammed Ali Al-Haddad during their meeting in Ankara, Türkiye on Dec. 23, 2025. The Libyan commander traveled to Türkiye at the invitation of Turkish Chief of General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu.
Source:Libya Today
December 23, 2025 19:47 UTC
Libyan army chief killed in plane crash near Turkiye’s capital, Ankara
Libya’s PM confirms that four other Libyan passengers also died after the plane crashed shortly after takeoff. Libya army chief, four others killed in plane crash in TurkiyeLibya’s army chief of staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, and four other Libyan passengers have been killed in an air crash near the Turkish capital, Ankara, Libya’s prime minister has said. Turkiye’s Ministry of Defence had announced the Libyan chief of staff’s visit to Ankara this week, saying he had met his Turkish counterpart and other military commanders. Al Jazeera’s Malik Traina, reporting from Tripoli, said he knew al-Haddad personally and that his death would be a “huge loss” to the Libyan military. In 2022, Ankara and Tripoli also signed a preliminary accord on energy exploration.
Source:Libya Today
December 23, 2025 19:43 UTC
GNU exempts Sudanese students from residency requirement
The Government of National Unity (GNU) has decided to exempt Sudanese students from the requirement of obtaining residency permits to study in Libyan schools for the 2025–2026 academic year. The decision was announced by the Sudanese Embassy in Tripoli, which informed its nationals across Libya and expressed its gratitude and appreciation to the Libyan government for its supportive and humanitarian stance toward Sudanese citizens forced to flee the war and seek refuge in Libya. This exemption comes against the backdrop of a previous directive issued by the Ministry of Education, which had instructed education authorities and institutions not to accept the registration of foreign students unless they held valid residency in Libya.
Source:Libya Observer
December 23, 2025 19:13 UTC
Arab Clubs Volleyball Championship draw announced in Tunisia
The draw for the Arab Clubs Volleyball Championship, to be held in Tunis, has placed Al-Suwaihli in Group One and Al-Ittihad in Group Two. Group One features Al-Suwaihli alongside Espérance of Tunisia, Qatar SC of Qatar, Tajnanet of Algeria, Al-Seeb of Oman, and North Refineries of Iraq. Group Two includes Al-Ittihad with Étoile du Sahel of Tunisia, Al-Shorta of Qatar, Al-Muharraq of Bahrain, the Palestinian Forces team, and Majees of Oman. The championship will be hosted in the Tunisian capital for 12 days, starting on January 6, 2026, and concluding on January 18, 2026.
Source:Libya Observer
December 23, 2025 18:15 UTC
HoR passes law to settle long-accumulated public debt
The House of Representatives (HoR) has approved a law to settle public banking debt owed by the public treasury over the period from 2014 to 2025, with a total value of 303 billion and 441 million Libyan dinars. The law covers treasury bonds and bills due to the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), in addition to temporary advances, interest-free loans, and the balance of suspended accounts held with the bank. Under the law, the CBL is authorized to settle these debts through specific mechanisms, most notably by deducting 3% of total public treasury revenues generated from oil, gas, and their derivatives.
Source:Libya Observer
December 23, 2025 18:08 UTC
HNEC cancels municipal vote results over violations
The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has cancelled some results from the third group of the 2025 municipal council elections after violations were confirmed at several polling stations. The commission said the decision affects four polling centres in the Sirte electoral district and one centre in the Al-Abyar district, adding that the move falls within its legal powers. It said the measure aims to protect voters’ will and ensure transparency and equal opportunities for candidates, noting that all other results not covered by the decision remain valid.
Source:Libya Observer
December 23, 2025 16:24 UTC
Work continues on New South Tripoli Gas Power Plant
The General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) has announced the continuation of implementation works on the New South Tripoli Gas Power Plant project, as part of its strategic plan to enhance electricity generation capacity and ensure the stability of the national power grid. The project is designed to produce 1,320 megawatts of electricity. The power plant is being equipped with generation units manufactured by the German company Siemens, while the Turkish energy company Galik is responsible for the execution and installation works, in line with approved schedules and required technical standards. According to the company, this project forms part of ongoing efforts to develop Libya’s energy infrastructure and improve the efficiency of the power generation system, with the aim of meeting the growing demand for electricity and enhancing the quality of services provided to citizens.
Source:Libya Observer
December 23, 2025 15:44 UTC
Indonesian envoy visits Al-Khums to discuss investment opportunities
The Indonesian chargé d’affaires in Libya has paid an official visit to the municipality of Al-Khums, meeting local officials to discuss investment opportunities. According to the municipality’s media office, the visit focused on Al-Khums’ strategic geographic location and its potential for investment, particularly in tourism and marine resources. The visit concluded with the Indonesian envoy being presented with a commemorative shield in recognition of his interest in supporting investment in the municipality.
Source:Libya Observer
December 23, 2025 15:07 UTC
Takala, Qaderbouh discuss anti-corruption drive and state accounts
The head of the High Council of State (HCS), Mohamed Takala, has met the Chief of the Administrative Control Authority, Abdullah Qaderbouh, to discuss anti-corruption measures and the state’s final accounts. Talks focused on tackling financial and economic corruption, reviewing irregularities in previous budgets, and mechanisms for follow-up and accountability. Officials also examined public fees, revenue collection versus spending, oil income, frozen assets and their impact on the national economy.
Source:Libya Observer
December 23, 2025 14:45 UTC