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The Barking of Dogs Does Not Harm the Clouds
“The Barking of Dogs Does Not Harm the Clouds.” This Arabic proverb conveys the idea that a person of dignity, stature and integrity cannot be diminished by the insults, criticism or hostility of those beneath them in character. Just as clouds remain high in the sky, unaffected…
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Libya moves closer to unified pay scale as teachers demand action
Libya’s House of Representatives is expected to consider a proposed unified public sector salary scale on Monday in Sabha, following the completion of technical discussions on legislation that has drawn competing demands from teachers, university academics and the judiciary.…
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UN extends Libya mission to October 2027
Resolution supports efforts to unify state institutions and establish a single executive authority, alongside commitments to hold national elections within two years. The UN Security Council has extended its political mission in Libya until 31 October 2027, backing efforts to…
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Mediterranean tanker attack draws renewed criticism from Moscow
Ryabkov cites the Arctic Metagaz incident as Moscow raises concerns about Ukrainian armed personnel operating in Africa. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has linked the attack on the gas carrier Arctic Metagaz to what Moscow describes as Ukrainian military activity…
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Judicial unity takes centre stage at Libyan talks in London
Libya’s UN-facilitated 4+4 dialogue group has agreed to widen consultations with the judiciary, seeking to resolve institutional divisions that participants say threaten the prospects for credible national elections. Meeting in London under UN Special Representative Hanna…
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Turkey renews maritime offer to Egypt as Libya accord fuels dispute
Turkey has renewed its offer to negotiate a maritime boundary agreement with Egypt, seeking to advance talks with Cairo despite their disagreement over Ankara’s disputed maritime accord with Libya. The Turkish Defence Ministry said an agreement could give Egypt more than 15,000…
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Kemal Derviş: The economist Turkey turned to in a crisis
Kemal Derviş helped shape Turkey’s response to its 2001 financial crisis before taking charge of the United Nations Development Programme, bringing experience in international finance to both economic recovery and the fight against poverty. The Turkish economist, who died in May…
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Libya restarts Brega gas unit to cut flaring
Sirte Oil Company has restarted a natural gas processing unit at Brega after years out of service, enabling Libya to recover gas that would otherwise be burnt off. The National Oil Corporation said the unit would redirect 60 million cubic feet of gas into the supply network,…
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UN says 3,000 Palestinians remain displaced in Hebron
About 3,000 Palestinians remain displaced from two neighbourhoods in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, the United Nations said on Thursday, as continuing Israeli military operations restrict movement and disrupt access to essential services. Israeli forces are preventing…
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LAIP puts overseas asset protection at centre of LAICO review
The Libyan African Investment Company (LAICO) approved changes to its organisational structure and operating regulations on Thursday as its general assembly reviewed plans to safeguard overseas assets and improve their management. Meeting at the Libya Africa Investment…
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Iran network imported $2 billion in military hardware since 2025
Iran has used a network of more than 5,000 linked entities to import at least $2 billion worth of military hardware, explosives and heavy trucks since January 2025, according to a Reuters investigation based on shipping records, bank documents and corporate filings. The…
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Libya’s teachers hold firm on strike despite promises of pay
Libya’s teachers’ movement says its strike will go on until the government actually delivers, not just promises to. In a statement issued Wednesday, it made clear that announcements and reassurances mean nothing without results. Teachers’ rights, the movement said, shouldn’t be…
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Presidential Council approves new name for Buzriba-led security body
Libya’s Presidential Council has renamed the Stability Support Apparatus as the Security Support and Operations Agency, leaving its mandate, legal status and financial standing unchanged. Under Decision No. 13 of 2026, the agency, headed by Hassan Buzriba, retains all its…
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Al Ahly Tripoli drawn with AS FAR in Confederation Cup
Al Ahly Tripoli will face Morocco’s AS FAR, Tanzania’s Azam FC and South Africa’s Durban City in Group B of the CAF Confederation Cup, with their campaign beginning away in Tanzania on 27–29 November. The Libyan side will compete for one of two quarter-final places in the group…
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Greece rejects bargaining over maritime boundaries
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis has rejected treating maritime boundaries as a contest over territorial gains, stressing Athens’ close ties with Cairo when questioned about reports of Turkish efforts to secure a maritime agreement with Egypt. Speaking after meeting UN…
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Tripoli tells owners to move abandoned cars
Authorities in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, have launched a campaign to clear abandoned and derelict cars from public streets, beginning in the city centre before expanding to four neighbouring municipalities. The Tripoli Security Directorate has urged owners to move their vehicles…
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Russian ships spotted loading military cargo
An estimated 3,000 tonnes of Russian military equipment arrived at Libya’s eastern port of Tobruk in September, according to Corriere della Sera, while separate satellite observations have identified fresh military loading activity involving four cargo ships in Russia. The…
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Parliament spokesman denies obstruction after Libyan MPs allege lockout
A group of Libyan lawmakers accused parliament’s leadership on Monday of preventing them from entering its headquarters, threatening to meet elsewhere in a dispute over parliamentary rules that has also prompted calls to replace the chamber’s leadership. The accusation came in a…
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Hunger strikers’ welfare raised in joint appeal over Tunis detentions
Three Tunisian organisations have called for the release of protesters detained following a rally in Tunis in support of jailed Sumud flotilla activists, while urging protection for detainees on hunger strike. The Tunisian General Labour Union, the Tunisian Order of Lawyers and…
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Zawiya refinery faces disruption after Sharara pipeline closure
Oil production at Sharara fell sharply on Monday after a valve was closed on the pipeline connecting the field to Zawiya port, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) said. The corporation attributed the closure to an armed group, which it did not identify. It warned that continued…