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Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:16:41 GMT
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Blast in Libya
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Sebha/Libya -- Islamic State claimed responsibility for a blast in the southern city of Sebha, Libya, that killed a senior police officer, the militant group's Nasheer news agency posted on Telegram late on Sunday.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:05:52 GMT
Possible First Use of AI-Armed Drones Triggers Alarm Bells
[VOA] Western military experts are assessing whether an autonomous drone operated by artificial intelligence, or AI, killed people -- in Libya last year -- for the first time without a human controller directing it remotely to do so.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:28:55 GMT
'Draconian Decree From 2019 Would Restrict Civic Groups'
[HRW] Beirut -- Infringes on Basic Freedoms as Elections Loom

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:00:18 GMT
Germany to Host Second Libya Peace Talks
[DW] This time, Libya's transitional government will take part in the Berlin meeting. Upcoming elections and foreign mercenaries are among the items on the agenda.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:22:21 GMT
Nearly 430 Tunisian Companies to Participate in Libya's 'Skyline 2021' Exhibition
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Nearly 430 Tunisian companies have registered to participate in the third edition of the international exhibition of construction and real estate development «SKYLINE 2021» (B2B) to be held from June 6 to 9, ...

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:37:22 GMT
Tunisia and Libya to Review Legal Framework Governing Bilateral Relations - FM
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Othman Jerandi said Monday he will visit Libya in the coming days, ahead of the creation of a joint Tunisian-Libyan commission and reviewing the legal...

Mon, 31 May 2021 09:11:16 GMT
Ratta Calls for Forming Joint Tunisian-Libyan Commission to Search for Missing and Stranded People in Libya
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The Rescue Association of Tunisians Stranded Abroad (RATTA) on Sunday called on President Kaïs Saïed and Libya Presidential Council President Mohamed Al Menfi to form a joint commission to search for missing ...

Mon, 31 May 2021 07:22:44 GMT
Algeria Stands in 'Full' Solidarity With Libyan People, Asserts FM
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS-Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum on Sunday reaffirmed Algeria's "full" solidarity with the brotherly Libyan people in their efforts to overcome the crisis and restore peace in the country.

Mon, 31 May 2021 10:56:11 GMT
Boukadoum - Algeria Spared No Effort to Help Libya Regain Its Place in the Concert of Nations
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum on Saturday said that the Algerian diplomacy has spared no efforts and mobilized all its resources and force of influence at the regional and international levels so Libya can regai...

Sat, 29 May 2021 15:51:58 GMT
Kais Saied Sees in Head of Presidential Council of Libya At Tunis-Carthage Airport
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- President of the Republic Kais Saied saw in Saturday Head of the Presidential Council of Libya Mohamed al-Menfi at the hall of honour of Tunis-Carthage international airport. Al-menfi is paying an official visi...

Sat, 29 May 2021 15:56:31 GMT
Djerba - Tunisian-Libyan Economic Council Set Up
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The creation of the Tunisian-Libyan Economic Council was announced at the close of works of the Tunisian-Libyan Business Forum in Djerba (May 27-28).

Mon, 31 May 2021 12:17:41 GMT
Tunisair Express Restarts Libya Flights From June 6
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Tunisair Express said it will resume its libya service starting from June 6. Three flights/week (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday) are scheduled between Sfax-Thyna and Tripoli-Mîtiga airports

Fri, 28 May 2021 07:58:03 GMT
President of Libyan Presidential Council to Visit Tunisia From May 29 to 31
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- President of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed el-Menfi, is paying an official visit to Tunisia from May 29 to 31 at the invitation of President Kais Saied.

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:33:34 GMT
Tunisian Ministry to Develop Industrial Zones in Libya
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Khadija Bousselmi -- The Libyan Ministry of Industry and Minerals and the Industrial Land Agency (AFI) have agreed to entrust the development of industrial zones in Libya to the Tunisian agency, according to its CEO, Souheil Ch...

Thu, 27 May 2021 04:35:26 GMT
Why Libya's Stability Matters to Nigeria - Buhari
[Premium Times] President Buhari said he was happy that the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya could personally attend the Summit of Lake Chad Basin Commission.

Wed, 26 May 2021 13:50:27 GMT
Libya Ends the Contract of Coach Filipovic
[CAF] The Libyan Football Association (LFA) has ended its contract with Montenegrin coach Zoran Filipovic as coach of the Libyan national team due to the unfavored results against Tunisia and Tanzania in the Total Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021 ...

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:13:17 GMT
Buhari Meets Libyan PM of Libya in Aso Villa
[Premium Times] The two leaders are expected to deliberate on bilateral issues meant to benefit and enhance the economies of both countries.

Wed, 26 May 2021 06:51:01 GMT
Turkey Under Fire Over Military Presence
[VOA] Istanbul -- International pressure is growing on Turkey over its military presence in Libya.

Thu, 27 May 2021 08:22:12 GMT
Buhari Meets Libya's Menfi, Highlights Primacy of Security
[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday met with the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya, Mr. Mohammed Younis Menfi, in Abuja and emphasised the primacy of security in the stability of nations, saying the security of Nigeria remains...

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:06:35 GMT
Head of Libyan Banks Association Calls for Tunisian-Libyan Strategy to Perpetuate Investment
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- President and CEO of the Libyan Banks Association, Abdel Fattah Ghaffar Al Saghir called for the establishment of a Tunisian-Libyan strategy to perpetuate investment even if governments change.

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:44:57 GMT
Partnership Agreement to Set Up EIG to Boost Tunisian Exports to Libya, Inked
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Special correspondent Khadija Bousalmi) - Ten Tunisian start-ups and innovative companies signed, on Tuesday in Tripoli, a partnership agreement to set up an Economic Interest Grouping (EIG), at the end of the ...

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:32:34 GMT
Egypt Played Significant Role in Empowering Political Process in Libya - U.S. Envoy
[Egypt Online] US Special Envoy for Libya Richard Norland said on Monday Egypt has played a significant role in empowering the political process in Libya, noting that all security problems in the North African country can be addressed should a govern...

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:13:33 GMT
Buhari Hosts Libya Prime Minister in Aso Rock
[Vanguard] PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari is currently hosting the Prime Minister of Libya Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, in the Presidential Villa.

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:58:31 GMT
Tunisia-Libya - Technical Committees to Build Highway, Develop Border Crossings
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Tunisia's Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Infrastructure and Libya's Ministry of Transport in the National Unity Government agreed to set up a joint technical committee in a bid to develop common percepti...

Mon, 24 May 2021 07:54:11 GMT
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a Security Council Briefing on Libya
[State Department] Thank you, Mr. President. And let me start and thank the Special Envoy, Special Envoy Kubis, for your briefing today. I'd also like to thank the Ambassador for India for your briefing, and welcome the Libyan PR for joining us, as w...

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:06:49 GMT
Mercenaries' Presence Stall Libya Peace Prospects
[CAJ News] Tripoli -- VIOLATIONS of the United Nations (UN) arms embargo and delays in withdrawing foreign mercenaries are threatening to disrupt the peace process in Libya.

Mon, 24 May 2021 08:38:29 GMT
Taboubi Stresses Importance of Hiring Tunisian Workforce in Libya
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Secretary-General of the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) Noureddine Tabboubi stressed Saturday in Libya the importance of hiring Tunisian workforce in Libya, saying it is qualified and experienced.

Mon, 24 May 2021 08:35:28 GMT
All Restrictions Preventing or Impeding Mobility of Libyan Citizens Will Be Lifted - Mechichi
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Khedija Bousselmi)- All restrictions that prevent or impede the residence of Libyan citizens or their mobility in Tunisia will be lifted, Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi said Sunday in Libya.

Mon, 24 May 2021 08:13:40 GMT
TABC President Calls for Adopting Laws Allowing Libyans and Tunisians to Benefit of Same Advantages
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- President of the Tunisia-Africa Business Council Anis Jaziri called for developing laws allowing Libyan and Tunisian investors to have the same advantages in both countries in terms of investment, right to owne...

Sat, 22 May 2021 09:14:30 GMT
Ceasefire, Planned Elections, Offer Rare Window of Hope, Security Council Hears
[UN News] On the heels of recent positive developments, the Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Libya pointed to renewed hope for peace in the conflict-affected country, and stability across the wider region, in a briefing to the Security Council o...



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