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Greece to deploy frigates off Libya to curb increased migrant flows, PM says

Greece Politics · Greece

Greece to deploy frigates off Libya to curb increased migrant flows, PM says

44% Center coverage: 16 sources

Greece will deploy two frigates and one more vessel off Libya's territorial waters to deter migrants from arriving at its southern islands of Crete and Gavdos, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday. See the Story

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

Chevron · Libya

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

43% Right coverage: 7 sources

Supermajors ExxonMobil, Chevron, TotalEnergies, and Eni are competing in Libya’s See the Story

Libyan Warlord's Plane Lands in Israel

Khalifa Haftar · Benghazi

Libyan Warlord's Plane Lands in Israel

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

Khalifa Haftar's landed briefly in Cyprus before heading to Israel, where it remained for two hours before returning to Cyprus.See the Story

Libya Fixes Leak on Crude Oil Pipeline Linked to Top Refinery

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO), wholly owned by the National Oil Corporation of Libya, has completed repairs on a crude oil pipeline where a leak was detected at the end of May. AGOCO completed the repairs on the Hamada-Zawiya crude oil pipeline, the company said on Thursday, as carried by Reuters. Zawiya, which lies 25 miles west of Tripoli, is home to the largest operational refinery in the country with a capacity to process 120,000 barrels …Oil and Gas Sector · Libya See the Story

Habibi Funk Is Unearthing Rare Arabic Grooves for a New Generation of Fans

Music Habibi Funk is unearthing rare Arabic grooves for a new generation of fans Stars of Africa feature on A Selection of Music from Libyan Tapes, new from Habibi Funk. Photograph courtesy of Habibi Funk From Libyan reggae to Moroccan rock and Sudanese jazz, the Berlin-based label keeps on discovering hidden musical gems Ammar Kalia Freelance reporter 3 July 2025 “When we started the label 10 years ago, we felt like we might run out of materi…Agadir · Agadir See the Story

EU to Demand Stronger Migration Controls During Libya Visit

The European Union (EU) has signalled its intention to take a tougher stance with Libyan authorities following a significant rise in irregular migration across the Central Mediterranean route. EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner announced plans to travel to Libya next week, accompanied by government officials from Greece, Italy, and Malta, to press for stricter controls on migrant departures. Brunner revealed details of the upcoming mission…European Union · Tripoli Read Article

Will Tobruk Become China’s New Access Point to Europe & Africa?

Libya is rapidly becoming a crucial player in China’s global economic strategy, particularly through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). With a sharp focus on the eastern region of Libya, under the control of Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, China is positioning itself to establish a powerful foothold in North Africa. Through major investments in ports, energy, railways, telecommunications, and logistics, Beijing is working to turn Libya’s eastern …Belt and Road Initiative · Libya Read Article

UNSMIL Launches Youth Participation Initiative for Political Talks

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has announced the opening of registration for young men and women from across southern Libya to participate in an upcoming political dialogue session. The initiative is part of UNSMIL’s “#YouthEngages” program, aimed at fostering greater involvement of Libya’s youth in shaping the country’s political future. In its announcement on Thursday, UNSMIL invited youth from southern municipalities and…Libya · Libya Read Article

Libya Launches Emergency Fire Response Coordination

A national fire prevention team led by the Agricultural Research Centre in Libya has held a high-level meeting with representatives from Benghazi and Omar Al-Mukhtar Universities, along with officials from Civil Defence and the Agricultural Police, to finalise a comprehensive wildfire response plan. The plan, once approved, will be submitted to the relevant ministries and institutions responsible for forestry, environment, and rural development.…Benghazi · Benghazi Read Article

Killing hopes for an independent and self-reliant African continent - Other News - Voices against the tide

By Kristian Laubjerg* – Article sent to Other News by the author Advancing toward African sovereignty came to a complete stop with the assassination of the Libyan President, Moammar Gaddafi, in 2011. “….there can be no law if we were to invoke one code of international conduct for those who oppose us, and another for our friends” (President Eisenhower)[1] Background The killing of Gaddafi with active support from NATO forces in October 2011 is u…African Union · Tripoli Read Article

Libyan Parliament Launches National Migration Observatory

The Libyan House of Representatives has officially established the “National Migration Observatory” as an independent state institution under Decision No. 87 of 2023, published in the official gazette on 29 June 2025. The decision was signed by Speaker Aguila Saleh in Benghazi on 21 November 2023, based on Libya’s interim constitutional declaration and various migration-related laws. The Observatory will operate as a legal entity with administra…Tripoli, Libya · Tripoli Read Article

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