Libya launches digital platform for port operations

The Ministry of Economy and Trade of the Government of National Unity has officially launched the “PTS” electronic trade portal to streamline the processing of commercial ship arrivals at Libyan ports. In a statement shared on its Facebook page,...

Libya eyes oil revival as Chevron, TotalEnergies, others vie in first tender since 2011 war

Chevron Corp. and TotalEnergies SE are among 37 global energy firms vying for exploration rights in Libya’s first energy tender since the 2011 conflict, as the North African nation seeks to restore its battered oil sector and attract foreign...

Libya’s ACA lifts public sector hiring freeze with new rules

Libya’s public sector recruitment reopens amid oversight measuresLibya’s Administrative Control Authority (ACA) has announced the lifting of the nationwide freeze on public sector appointments and contractual hiring that was implemented earlier...

Libya’s eastern government visits Belarus

Alexander Turchin and Osama Hammad during their meetingBelarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Libya, particularly in agriculture, industry, and healthcare sectors. During a...

NOC Chairman: Over 37 international firms eye participation in Libya's upcoming bid round

The Chairman of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), Masoud Suleiman, confirmed that more than 37 international oil companies have expressed strong interest in the upcoming oil bidding round scheduled for November, including major players such...

Libya, France discuss boosting political and economic ties

Libya’s foreign minister has held talks with the French ambassador in Tripoli to explore ways of strengthening bilateral relations. Al-Taher Al-Baour met with French envoy Mostafa Mihraje at the foreign ministry headquarters, where they discussed...

Chevron, Total Vying in Libya's First Oil Tender Since 2011 War

Chevron Corp. and TotalEnergies SE are competing in Libya’s first energy exploration tender since the 2011 conflict, the country’s state-run oil firm said, as the OPEC member looks to oil majors to help ramp up production to a record. Eni SpA and...

Big Oil Bids in Libya’s First Exploration Tender in 18 Years

Supermajors ExxonMobil, Chevron, TotalEnergies, and Eni are competing in Libya’s first oil bid round in 18 years, ‏Masoud Suleman, chairman of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), told Bloomberg in an interview published on Wednesday. Libya...

Libya’s economy showed recovery in 2024, remained resilient despite reliance on hydrocarbons and ongoing political and security instability: World Bank

According to the World Bank’s latest Economic Monitor for Libya, released yesterday, Libya’s economy showed promising signs of recovery in 2024 and remained resilient despite challenges arising from its reliance on hydrocarbons and ongoing...

Libya’s economy showed recovery in 2024, remained resilient despite reliance on hydrocarbons and ongoing political and security instability: World Bank

Egypt asks US to pressure Libya's Haftar not to back Turkey maritime deal

Egypt has asked the United States to intervene to prevent Libya's eastern parliament from ratifying a maritime deal with Turkey, multiple regional officials have told Middle East Eye. An Egyptian official told MEE on Wednesday that Cairo is...

All imports into Libya must be paid for through official bank transactions

All imports into Libya must be paid for through official bank transactions

‎The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade has request that the Libyan Customs Authority start to implement its decree No. 42 of 2025 regarding the prohibition of imports and exports except through banking operations approved by the...

HIV prevalence in Libya remains low, says NCDC

The National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that HIV prevalence in Libya remains low, estimating the rate among the general population at just 0.1% to 0.3%. In a statement issued to clarify conflicting reports circulating on...

Limpet mine may have damaged Greek tanker off Libya, say sources

A limpet mine may have caused a blast that damaged a Greek tanker sailing off Libya's coast last week, the fifth such incident to hit commercial shipping in the region in recent months, maritime security sources said on Tuesday. The Marshall...

KYSEA underlines need to cooperate with Libya to stem migration

POLITICS [File photo] The Government Council on Foreign and Defense Affairs (KYSEA), Greece’s highest decision-making body on foreign and defense policy, has underlined the need to cooperate with the Libyan authorities to prevent the establishment...

HNEC: Voter card distribution suspended in Benghazi, Sabha, and Sirte

The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has confirmed that the distribution of voter cards has been suspended in the municipalities of Benghazi, Sabha, and Sirte due to actions by authorities in eastern Libya. According to a source from the...

Libya levels the playing field towards private sector growth

01 july 2025 - 07:57:00 MA/AR 185 Views Panafrican News Agency Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's economy showed promising signs of recovery in 2024 and remained resilient despite challenges arising from its reliance on hydrocarbons and ongoing...

Mediterranean Gas Row Fuels Tensions Between Libya, Greece and Turkey

Watan-The controversy sparked by the gas-exploration crisis in disputed maritime zones off Libya’s coast continues unabated. This crisis has unleashed a diplomatic rift between Libya, Greece and Turkey, and it has reignited debates over the...

Man who threatened to have children abducted to Libya gets suspended jail term

A man was handed a suspended sentence on Tuesday after he threatened his former wife that he would pay €1,000 for their two minor children to be abducted to Libya. He was accused of causing his then-wife to fear violence against her and her...