LIBYA BREAKING NEWS
BY: CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS | ONLINE EDITOR M@KE K@Si GRE@T ©®™
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BY: CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS | ONLINE EDITOR
KASiBC_AFRiCA SPECIAL NEWS EDITION
Reporting Live from Tripoli and Benghazi, State of Libya
LIBYA BREAKING NEWS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SELECTS AL-SALEHEEN ABDULNABI AL-OBEIDI AS NEW SPEAKER FOLLOWING DRAMATIC LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP OVERHAUL IN BENGHAZI
BENGHAZI / TRIPOLI — In a historic political shift that reshapes North Africa's legislative landscape, Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives (HoR) has elected Al-Saleheen Abdulnabi Al-Obeidi as its new Speaker.
The decisive parliamentary session in Benghazi brought together key legislative factions to institute structural term limits, overhaul internal voting protocols, and establish immediate cross-regional committees.
Addressing lawmakers following his official swearing-in, Speaker Al-Saleheen Abdulnabi Al-Obeidi declared his commitment to serving as a unifier for all parliamentary members, pledging to accelerate national reconciliation and establish a single unified executive authority capable of overseeing nationwide democratic elections.
Reactions across Tripoli and the international diplomatic community have followed swiftly. Presidential Council Chairman Mohamed Menfi issued a formal invitation to Speaker Al-Obeidi, High Council of State leadership, and Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah to convene an emergency trilateral summit in Tripoli aimed at unifying executive institutions, harmonizing fiscal policies, and solidifying a sustainable roadmap toward nationwide elections.
CURRENT AFFAIRS
GENERAL DIRECTORATE FOR COMBATING NARCOTICS SEIZES MAJOR DRUG SHIPMENT IN KUFRA AS NAVAL FORCES COMPLETE COMBINED EXERCISES
KUFRA / TRIPOLI — Security task forces attached to the Subul Al-Salam Infantry Brigade and the General Directorate for Combating Narcotics executed a high-stakes tactical operation in the southern desert hub of Kufra, intercepting heavily armed transnational smuggling networks along the border corridor.
In maritime security developments, the Libyan Naval Forces completed combined tactical exercises alongside international partners off the Mediterranean coastline.
Special operations units executed joint vessel boarding, search and seizure (VBSS) drills, and search-and-rescue simulations designed to protect offshore oil infrastructure, combat illicit maritime trafficking, and safeguard international shipping lanes along the Gulf of Sirte.
POLITICS
PRESIDENTIAL COUNCIL ADVANCES TRILATERAL CONCILIATION INITIATIVE AS PARLIAMENTARY FACTIONS DEBATE ELECTORAL LAWS
TRIPOLI — Political momentum in Tripoli has reached a critical juncture as Presidential Council Chairman Mohamed Menfi finalized preparations for high-level political talks with newly appointed House Speaker Al-Saleheen Abdulnabi Al-Obeidi, High Council of State leadership, and Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah. The trilateral initiative seeks to bridge longstanding administrative divisions and consolidate state institutions under a single governance framework.
Inside legislative assemblies, technical committees are reviewing updated statutory codes governing constitutional referendums, voter registration roll verification, and candidate eligibility criteria.
Civil society coalitions and municipal leaders across Sabratha, Misrata, and Sabha have endorsed the trilateral dialogue, urging political actors to prioritize transparent electoral laws, respect judicial independence, and preserve national sovereignty without external interference.
BUSINESS
CENTRAL BANK OF LIBYA MAINTAINS FISCAL STABILITY UNDER UNIFIED NATIONAL BUDGET AS OIL OUTPUT SURPASSES 1.48 MILLION BARRELS DAILY
TRIPOLI / BENGHAZI — Libya’s macroeconomic landscape continues to show marked stabilization under the implementation of the landmark unified national state budget, supervised by Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Governor Naji Issa.
In the energy sector, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported sustained operational growth, with daily combined crude oil and condensate production surging past 1.48 million barrels per day (mbpd).
Supported by infrastructure rehabilitations across the Waha, El Sharara, and Es Sider fields, NOC management confirmed that ongoing capital investments are positioning Libya to achieve its strategic production target of 2 million barrels per day.
HEALTH
HEALTH MINISTRY LAUNCHES 16TH NATIONAL BREAST CANCER EARLY DETECTION CAMPAIGN AND EXPANDS DIGITAL CLINICAL LOGISTICS
TRIPOLI — The Ministry of Health, operating in direct partnership with the Libyan Cancer Control Union, has officially launched the 16th National Breast Cancer Awareness and Early Detection Campaign across all administrative municipalities.
To further strengthen frontline medical infrastructure, the Ministry of Health expanded an automated pharmaceutical logistics network connecting regional medical stores in Benghazi, Misrata, and Sebha directly to primary health clinics.
The digital inventory platform tracks real-time pharmaceutical stocks, preventing supply shortages of essential oncology drugs, pediatric vaccines, and maternal healthcare consumables across outlying health centers.
GOVERNMENT
PUBLIC SECTOR E-SERVICES EXPAND WITH CENTRALIZED CIVIL REGISTRY AS CUSTOMS AUTOMATION SPEEDS UP PORT LOGISTICS
TRIPOLI — The Ministry of Telecommunications and Technology has officially commissioned an updated suite of digital public services across state e-governance platforms. Citizens, commercial enterprises, and diaspora residents can now apply for national identification documents, register corporate titles, and submit commercial tax filings online without visiting municipal offices.
Government spokespersons highlighted that administrative digitization lowers operational transaction costs, eliminates bureaucratic delays, and enhances public sector operational transparency across state departments.
In maritime transport governance, the Customs Authority introduced automated digital manifest clearance software across the Port of Tripoli, Port of Benghazi, and Port of Misrata.
The technological upgrades have significantly reduced ship dwell times, accelerated freight processing, and strengthened trade logistics across Mediterranean shipping corridors.
ENTERTAINMENT
TRIPOLI CREATIVE ARTS HUB CELEBRATES LIBYAN LITERARY HERITAGE AND DIGITAL FILMMAKING EXPANSION
TRIPOLI — The cultural landscape of Tripoli took center stage as local authors, filmmakers, visual creators, and traditional musicians gathered for the annual International Sea and Sun Cultural Festival along the Mediterranean coastline.
The cultural event featured poetry recitations, exhibitions of traditional Moorish architecture, and outdoor screenings of home-grown short films celebrating Libyan heritage.
The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development announced expanded financial grants for local recording studios, visual arts hubs, and digital content creators.
Cultural commentators note that expanding digital copyright protections and streaming distribution agreements is enabling young Libyan directors, screenwriters, and musical artists to export authentic North African storytelling to global audiences.
TOURS
HERITAGE TOURISM IN GHADAMES AND LEPTIS MAGNA REBOUNDS WITH EXPANDED ECO-TOURISM SAFARIS
GHADAMES / KHOMS — Tourism operators across the UNESCO World Heritage ancient oasis of Ghadames, the Roman archaeological complex of Leptis Magna, and the desert oasis of Ubari report rising advance bookings from regional travelers and international eco-tourists.
The Tourism Promotion Board launched an updated destination marketing drive celebrating high-value heritage tours, ancient Saharan trade routes, and guided eco-safaris across the Akakus Mountains.
Community-based eco-tourism trusts operating near conservation zones ensure that lodge concession revenues and guided tour fees are directly reinvested into local primary health posts, clean water boreholes, and artisanal craft cooperatives for resident communities.
EVENTS
TRIPOLI INTERNATIONAL FAIRGROUNDS HOSTS 4TH EDITION OF SPORTEX EXHIBITION AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE SUMMIT
TRIPOLI — Corporate executives, commercial sports brands, and trade delegations gathered at the Tripoli International Fairgrounds for the opening of the 4th Edition of the Sportex Exhibition. The multi-day commercial expo showcased modern sports infrastructure technology, athletic apparel manufacturing, and youth athletic facility developments.
Concurrently, the International Exhibition for Agricultural and Animal Development opened in Tripoli, focusing on solar-powered irrigation equipment, desert farming technologies, and sustainable livestock feed manufacturing.
Executive panel discussions emphasized accelerating cross-border commerce under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework and attracting direct investment for local agribusiness ventures.
SPORTS
LIBYA U-23 NATIONAL TEAM DRAWS GHANA IN AFCON QUALIFIERS AS LIBYAN PREMIER LEAGUE CLUBS EXPAND SQUADS
TRIPOLI / BENGHAZI — In international football, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially drawn the Libya U-23 national team against Ghana's Black Meteors in the second qualifying round of the TotalEnergies CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.
In domestic club football, the Libyan Premier League continues to attract international athletic talent during the transfer window. Benghazi-based club Al-Tahaddi Sporting Club officially secured the signature of elite midfielder Jean-Bosco Ruboneka, strengthening their competitive squad ahead of the upcoming league fixtures and continental club competitions.
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