Libya–Serbia economic forum to be held in December

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture in Zliten, Jalal Bani, agreed on Wednesday with the Ambassador of Serbia to Libya, Dragan Todorović, to organize a Libya–Serbia Economic Forum to be held...

Med market? Europe eyes closer trade with North Africa

The ancient Romans called the Mediterranean Sea ‘Mare Nostrum’, meaning ‘Our Sea’, because the Roman empire had territorial control over the entire body of water, across both north and south shores. The idea of economic integration between the two...

Egyptian official: $200 million in debts owed by Libya for electricity exports

An Egyptian government official revealed that his country’s overdue receivables from electricity exports through interconnection lines with Libya, Jordan, and Sudan amounted to about $320 million as of the end of last July. The official told the...

Libya’s Oil Revival: How Justice and Leadership Can Unlock Billions

A New Chapter in Libya’s Oil Sector After years of turbulence and uncertainty in Libya’s oil sector, a new chapter may be opening. The recent Supreme Court decision on June 29, 2025, fully acquitting Imad Ben Rajab marks more than a legal...

Libyan Fintech NGO, FinOria, is organising a Hackathon from 15 to 17 November

‎Libyan Fintech NGO, FinOria, is organising a Hackathon from 15 to 17 November that brings together programmers, designers and young entrepreneurs to create innovative digital solutions that support digital transformation, boost customer trust,...

US, Italy, and Turkey alignment could push the needle in Libya

Turkey and Italy’s long-standing influence as external players in western Libya and backers of the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) was reinforced this August‚—when Turkey’s President Recep Erdoğan and Italy’s Prime Minister...

The Real Estate Savings and Investment Bank launches the ‘‘Savings for Housing’’ Islamic Sharia savings account

Libya’s Real Estate Savings and Investment Bank announced yesterday that it has launched the ‘‘Savings for Housing’’ account. The bank said the account is a national vision compliant with the provisions of Islamic Sharia and entails it initiating...

Benghazi | A new project as part of the Ministry’s vision to raise the quality of educational outcomes in Libya

The Education Controller of Benghazi, Bel-Eid Al-Werfalli, announced on Wednesday the launch of the Education Competency Project, as part of a comprehensive plan aimed at improving the quality of education and enhancing the capabilities of both...

Direct shots fired: Italy-Libya migration pact under scrutiny as bullets fly

Years of criticism of an EU-backed migration pact between Italy and Libya are coming to a head as migrant rescuers say the Libyan coastguard has begun firing directly at them. "Hundreds of bullets were fired during 20 terrifying minutes" in an...

How growth markets are redefining the global economy

For decades, development has been measured almost exclusively through gross domestic product and other macroeconomic indicators. Using these metrics, the world economy delivered rising growth rates, expanding infrastructure and global integration....

Syrians begin voting in invitation-only election

Around 6,000 people started voting on Sunday in Syria’s first parliamentary poll since Bashar Al Assad was toppled last year, a process the authorities said had been restricted because of instability in the country. Security personnel dressed in...

Italy-Libya migration pact under scrutiny as bullets fly

Years of criticism of an EU-backed migration pact between Italy and Libya are coming to a head as migrant rescuers say the Libyan coastguard has begun firing directly at them. "Hundreds of bullets were fired during 20 terrifying minutes" in an...

Sudan crisis: Al-Zurq market reduced to ashes after drone strike

FILEAl-Zurq market in North Darfur has been left in ruins after a drone strike by the Sudanese army, using Turkish-made drones, reduced the busy trading center to ashes. Dozens of civilians were killed and many others wounded in the attack, which...

Kenya banking on marketing campaigns, visa-free access to hit 5.5m tourism target

Tourism CS Rebecca Miano The government is banking on renewed marketing campaigns and the visa-free access for African and Caribbean nations to drive international arrivals towards its 5.5 million international arrivals target by 2027. This...

Aldabaiba receives Indonesia’s Deputy Foreign Minister – strengthening cooperation discussed

‎Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, ‎Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, received at his Cabinet Office today Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister, Mohamed Anis Matta, and his accompanying delegation. The meeting, the Tripoli government says, comes within the...

Libya, World Bank step up talks on health sector projects

Libya, World Bank explore ways to modernise healthcare servicesLibya’s Acting Minister of Health, Mohamed Al-Ghuj, has held discussions with Henriette Fredrik, the World Bank’s Country Representative for Libya, to strengthen cooperation in a...

Libya’s Central Bank assets rise to $98.4bn

CBL foreign assets rise to $98.4bn despite $5.9bn deficitSources close to the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) have confirmed that the Bank’s foreign assets, including foreign currency reserves, increased by approximately $3 billion...

Libyan Ministry of Health, WB discuss strengthening of cooperation on health projects

01 october 2025 - 14:08:22 MA/BBA 183 Views Panafrican News Agency Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Deputy Secretary-General of the Libyan Ministry of Health of the Government of National Unity (GNU) who is also the acting Minister, Mohamed al-Ghouj,...

House of Representatives condemns blocking aid to Gaza, calls for international action

The Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Libya’s House of Representatives strongly condemned the prevention of humanitarian aid delivery to the people of Gaza, describing the move as “a new crime added to a long record of...

The Future of U.S.-Africa Trade

Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: A U.S.-Africa trade agreement expires, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda begin implementing a peace agreement, and Gen Z protests rattle Morocco. Sign up to receive...