IHH targets 3M people with Ramadan aid in 66 countries
According to a statement from the foundation, the campaign will be carried out under the slogan "Ramadan: A Call to Brotherhood." Donation costs set for food parcels and iftar mealsAs part of the initiative, IHH has determined the costs of key aid packages. Support planned for families across TürkiyeIn addition to its international efforts, IHH will continue aid distribution within Türkiye. The foundation plans to deliver food parcels and food cards to 45,000 families across all 81 provinces. Aid will include food parcels, iftar meals, holiday clothing, and religious donations such as zakat, fitrah and fidyah.
Source:Libya Today
February 10, 2026 11:35 UTC
NOC Chairman affirms partnership with private sector is a cornerstone of developing oil industry
Establishing effective strategic partnerships with investorsIn his opening remarks, NOC Chairman, Masoud Suleiman, emphasized that partnership with the private sector is a fundamental pillar for developing the oil industry. He noted that the NOC fully supports establishing effective strategic partnerships with investors, which will contribute to improving operational performance and modernizing the sector’s infrastructure and industrial facilities. The workshop was organized in cooperation with the Privatization and Investment Board (PIB), and with the participation of Zallaf Libya and Zawiya Oil Refining Company. Creating a stimulating legislative and technical environmentThe sessions included an extensive panel discussion that reviewed the challenges facing investment in the sector and proposed solutions and suggestions to overcome obstacles for investors. Emphasis was placed on the importance of creating a stimulating legislative and technical environment that supports the state’s drive towards localizing and developing the oil industry.
Source:Libya Today
February 10, 2026 07:23 UTC
53 migrants die in latest shipwreck tragedy off Libya coast
The survivors explained that the vessel had been carrying migrants and refugees from several African countries. At least 375 people have been reported dead or missing in January alone in the central Mediterranean, according to IOM, missing migrants database. The UN agency warned that this is just the latest shipwreck to have happened amid severe winter weather, with many more tragedies feared unrecorded. So far this year, 781 migrants have been “intercepted and returned” to Libya, the UN agency said, with 244 taken back just last week. "Initial information suggests that the migrants had been held for a prolonged period in grossly inhumane conditions," IOM said.
Source:Libya Today
February 09, 2026 18:31 UTC
Jamila Al-Lawati sworn in as mayor of Suluq Municipality
Jamila Al-Lawati was sworn in on Sunday as mayor of Suluq Municipality, becoming the second woman to hold a mayoral post in Libya. The election process and oath-taking ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Ministry of Local Government under the parallel government, attended by the Minister of Local Government, Sami Al-Dawi, and the ministry’s undersecretary, after the completion of all required legal procedures. With her election, Al-Lawati joins Al-Zaira Al-Maqtoof, who was elected mayor of Zaltan Municipality in 2024, marking a step forward in the growing participation of women in local leadership roles.
Source:Libya Observer
February 09, 2026 18:26 UTC
Today in Africa — Feb 9, 2026: 53 Dead in Capsized Migrant Boat off Libya, Shallow Graves Found After North Nigeria Violence
At least 53 migrants are presumed dead or missing after the collapse of a rubber boat off Libya. Authorities say nearly 500 migrants have been reported dead or missing so far this year on the Central Mediterranean route. Ebonyi State authorities imposed a curfew and temporarily shut schools in Amasiri as investigations continued. In recent months, he appeared on the state’s wanted list after holding explosive press conferences accusing the president and his allies of wrongdoing, then fled to South Africa. South Africa has backed United Nations peacekeeping in Congo for 27 years and currently has more than 700 soldiers there.
Source:Libya Today
February 09, 2026 18:24 UTC
UAE Tops Global Mobile Internet Speeds, Libya Lags Behind
#News UAE Tops Global Mobile Internet Speeds, Libya Lags Behind Globally, mobile networks averaged 105.70 Mbps download, 14.78 Mbps upload, and 24 ms latency, while fixed broadband networks performed better, averaging 118.59 Mbps download, 59.45 Mbps upload, and 9 ms latency. The latest Speedtest Global Index for December 2025 highlights significant variations in internet speeds across the world, with both mobile and fixed broadband performance reflecting regional infrastructure investment and technological adoption. Globally, mobile networks averaged 105.70 Mbps download, 14.78 Mbps upload, and 24 ms latency, while fixed broadband networks performed better, averaging 118.59 Mbps download, 59.45 Mbps upload, and 9 ms latency. For fixed broadband, Singapore retains its top position with 410.06 Mbps, followed by the UAE (382.35 Mbps) and France (349.25 Mbps). Emerging economies such as Greece, El Salvador, and Morocco showed improvements in broadband speeds, reflecting ongoing investments in network infrastructure.
Source:Libya Today
February 09, 2026 18:18 UTC
Comarch, Hatif Libya, and Makman Sign MoU to Advance Autonomous Networks in Africa
#News Comarch, Hatif Libya, and Makman Sign MoU to Advance Autonomous Networks in Africa The agreement builds on the previously validated value of Comarch’s solutions in Hatif’s operational environment, following successful cooperation on Zero-Touch and network automation. Comarch, Hatif Libya and Makman Technology Consulting have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) defining the next phase of their strategic cooperation in the area of Autonomous Networks. The memorandum was signed at Comarch headquarters in Kraków by Marcin Kaleta, CEO of the Telecommunication Division at Comarch, Ahmad Jaafar, CEO of Hatif Libya, and Zackaria Farhat, Vice President at Makman Technology Consulting. The agreement builds on the previously validated value of Comarch’s solutions in Hatif’s operational environment, following successful cooperation on Zero-Touch and network automation. The roadmap addresses both operational efficiency and future service innovation, supporting a structured evolution toward fully autonomous network operations.
Source:Libya Today
February 09, 2026 18:18 UTC
EU launches Invest4Libya project to strengthen public finance and drive digital and green investment in Libya
Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Finance, the Delegation of the European Union to Libya, the Embassy of France in Libya, and Expertise France officially inaugurated the Invest4Libya project today. The project is an initiative designed to strengthen Libya’s financial governance, improve its investment climate, and boost the performance and inclusiveness of the country’s MSME and entrepreneurship ecosystem. “Invest4Libya represents an important step in advancing public financial management and strengthening Libya’s economic foundations,” said Khaled Mbarouk, Minister of Finance. “By improving transparency and supporting private sector development, this initiative aligns with our national priorities. Entrepreneurship & MSME Support:Developing Libya’s private sector by empowering incubators, accelerators, and MSMEs and linking them to investors, expertise, and enabling policies.
Source:Libya Today
February 09, 2026 17:19 UTC
Iraq executes former Saddam-era security officer over 1980 cleric killing
Iraq executes former Saddam-era security officer over 1980 cleric killingIraq has executed a former senior security officer from Saddam Hussein’s era for his role in the 1980 killing of Shiite cleric Mohammed Baqir al-Sadr. By AP Published Date - 9 February 2026, 04:35 PMBaghdad: Iraq announced on Monday that a high-level security officer during the rule of Saddam Hussein had been hanged for his involvement in the 1980 killing of a prominent Shiite cleric. Reports indicate they were tortured before being executed by hanging on April 8, 1980. Since the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq, authorities have pursued former officials accused of crimes against humanity and abuses against political and religious opponents. Iraq has faced criticism from human rights groups over its application of the death penalty.
Source:Libya Today
February 09, 2026 17:10 UTC
Migrant boat capsizes off Libya leaving 53 dead, including two babies
One of the two survivors said she had lost her husband, while the other reported that her two babies had died, the agency said. IOM teams provided both women with emergency medical care.
Source:Libya Today
February 09, 2026 15:57 UTC
Migrant boat capsizes off Libya leaving 53 dead
The only survivors, two Nigerian women, were rescued by the Libyan authorities on Friday, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) announced on Monday. The boat was carrying migrants and refugees from various African countries, it said. The boat sank after taking on water approximately six hours after departing from the coastal city of al-Zawiya in north-western Libya. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe IOM says that almost 500 migrants have been reported dead or missing trying the cross the Mediterranean Sea from Libya so far in 2026. Libya has become a staging point for migrants from sub-Saharan Africa seeking to reach Europe since long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi was killed in 2011.
Source:Libya Today
February 09, 2026 15:15 UTC
France and Canada deepen Arctic ties with Greenland consulates
France and Canada deepen Arctic ties with Greenland consulates154France and Canada will open consulates in Greenland’s capital Nuuk on Friday, deepening Arctic ties amid rising geopolitical tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his interest in acquiring the strategically located island. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Governor General Mary Simon will visit Greenland on Friday and attend the opening of Canada’s consulate. Anand is due to meet with Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt in Nuuk to discuss collaboration on Arctic security. Canada announced its plans in December when Anand said the country would open consulates in Greenland and Anchorage, Alaska, as part of efforts to reinforce its presence in the Arctic. France, whose foreign minister is due to visit in the next few weeks, will be the first country from the European Union to open a consulate general in Greenland.
Source:Libya Today
February 09, 2026 14:57 UTC
53 migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya's coast
A rubber boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving 53 people dead or missing, the United Nations migration agency reported on Monday. Details of the Tragedy and Survivor AccountsThe ill-fated vessel was carrying 55 migrants of various African nationalities, including two babies. A Lethal Trend on the Central Mediterranean RouteThis incident underscores the extreme dangers of the Central Mediterranean route, the world's deadliest migration path. In January 2025 alone, at least 375 migrants were reported dead or missing due to multiple "invisible shipwrecks," with many more fatalities believed to go unrecorded. Broader Context and Unabated CrisisThe IOM's Missing Migrants Project reports that more than 1,300 migrants have vanished in the Central Mediterranean since the start of 2025.
Source:Libya Today
February 09, 2026 13:48 UTC
Two Babies Among 53 Dead or Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libya
Two Babies Among 53 Dead or Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off LibyaGeneva/Tripoli, 9 February 2026 – Fifty-three migrants, including two babies, are dead or missing after a rubber boat carrying 55 people capsized off the coast of Libya, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Spokesperson said on Monday. IOM mourns the loss of life in yet another deadly incident along the Central Mediterranean route. According to survivor accounts, the boat – carrying migrants and refugees of African nationalities departed from Al-Zawiya, Libya, at around 11:00 p.m. on 5 February. According to IOM’s Missing Migrants Project, more than 1,300 migrants have gone missing in the Central Mediterranean in 2025. The latest incident brings the number of migrants reported dead or missing on the route in 2026 to at least 484.
Source:Libya Today
February 09, 2026 12:08 UTC
Babies among 53 dead or missing after migrant boat sinks off Libya, UN says
The U.N. migration agency says a shipwreck off Libya's coast has left at least 53 Europe-bound migrants dead or missing. The inflatable boat carrying 55 African...CAIRO(AP) — Two babies are among at least 53 people dead or missing after an inflatable migrant boat sank off Libya, the U.N. migration agency said on Monday, the latest tragedy on a dangerous route for those seeking a better life in Europe. The number of migrants reported dead or missing in 2026 on the central Mediterranean route now stand at 484, according to the IOM’s missing migrants project. Last year saw more than 1,300 migrants dead or missing on that route, it said. Human traffickers in recent years have benefited from the chaos in Libya, smuggling in migrants across the country’s lengthy borders, which it shares with six nations.
Source:Libya Today
February 09, 2026 12:02 UTC