Libya
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:06:25 GMTTunisians Stranded On Tunisian-Libyan Border Allowed to Return Back Home
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Tunisians stranded on the Tunisian-Libyan border had been allowed to return back home on Sunday.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:39:05 GMTEgypt, Algeria Discuss Libya, GERD
[Egypt Online] Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry made a phone call with his Algerian counterpart Ramtane Lamamra to discuss the latest developments in the Libyan issue and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) crisis.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:45:04 GMTLibya's Decision to Close Borders With Tunisia Is Precautionary Step, Dbeibah Tells Mechichi
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi, Friday evening, had a phone conversation with Head of the Libyan government of National Unity Abdelhamid Dbeibah.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:54:26 GMTKais Saied Receives Phone Call From Abdelhamid Dbeibah
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- President Kais Saied, on Friday afternoon, received a phone call from Head of the Libyan Government of National Unity, Abdelhamid Dbeibah.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:52:28 GMTTunisair Suspends Libya Flights
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- National carrier Tunisair announced Thursday the suspension of all its flights from and to Libya until further notice
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:23:53 GMT49 Bangladeshi Migrants Rescued Off Zarzis (Defence)
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- A unit of the national navy rescued, on Thursday, 49 Bangladeshi undocumented migrants, who boarded the oil platform "Didon", after their boat broke down 80 km off the coast of Zarzis (governorate of Medenine).
Mon, 05 Jul 2021 07:40:28 GMTMinistry of Trade Closely Monitoring Case of Tunisian Salt Deemed 'Non-Compliant' By Libya
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The Ministry of Trade and Export Development said Friday it is closely monitoring in coordination with the Ministry of Health data published on the non-compliance of Tunisian salt with health standards.
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:38:25 GMTTunisia-Libya - Developing Together Industries Likely to Conquer African Markets - Libyan Minister of Industry
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The Tunisian-Libyan partnerships launched during the various events and economic cooperation programmes aim not only at boosting bilateral trade but also at developing industries likely to conquer African marke...
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:38:16 GMTTunisia-Libya - Eddoukh Calls for Harmonising Regulatory and Institutional Frameworks of Investment
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Minister of Public Works, Housing and Infrastructure Kamel Eddoukh called, on Tuesday in Tripoli, Tunisian and Libyan partners to set up a common protocol to harmonise the regulatory and institutional framework...
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:36:13 GMTPossible Presidential Run By Gadhafi's Son Adds Strain to Troubled Peace Process
[VOA] Saif Al Islam Gadhafi, son of the late Libyan autocrat Moammar Gadhafi, hasn't been seen in public since his rebel captors released him from detention in 2017. But he appears now to be mulling a run for the presidency of the war-torn north Afri...
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:24:03 GMTTunisia and Libya to Set Up a Road Transport Company for Passengers and Goods
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- President of the Arab World Federation for Transport and Services (AWFTS) Hamrouni announced the creation of a Tunisian-Libyan company for the road transport of people and goods, during the Tunisian-Libyan meet...
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:17:53 GMTMorocco Is Supporting Libya's Efforts to Prepare for Next Elections (FM)
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco is supporting the efforts of the Libyan people and the legitimate Libyan institutions to prepare for the next elections, which aim to lay the foundations for durable stability in this Maghreb country, said, Sunday in Rabat, Min...
Sun, 27 Jun 2021 14:52:19 GMTMSF Suspends Work in Libyan Detention Centers in Protest Over Violence
[RFI] Medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) announced it would suspend its medical care at two Libyan detention centres due to the unacceptable level of violence, and will not return until conditions improve, according to a statement.
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:35:52 GMTGadhafi Son's Possible Presidential Run Adds Strain to Troubled Peace Process
[VOA] Saif Al -- Islam Gadhafi, son of the late Libyan autocrat Moammar Gadhafi, hasn't been seen in public since his rebel captors released him from detention in 2017. But he appears now to be mulling a run for the presidency of the war-torn north A...
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:55:56 GMTTunisia-Libya - Works of 4th International Construction Exhibition "Libya Construction Expo" Start Monday
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The works of the 4th International Construction Exhibition "Libya Construction Expo", held in Tripoli (Libya), from June 28 to July 1, 2021, started on Monday, in the presence of Libyan and Tunisian senior offi...
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:54:49 GMTTABC President Urges Opening of Border Crossings Between Libya and Sub-Saharan Countries to Facilitate Inter-African Trade
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- President of the Tunisia-Africa Business Council (TABC) Anis Jaziri, on Saturday, called on investors attending the 4th edition of the International Conference on Financing Investment and Trade in Africa -FITA ...
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:03:20 GMTLarge Tunisian Delegation Arrive in Tripoli to Take Part in Libya Construction Expo
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- A large delegation of business operators, business leaders and heads of professional organisations, on Sunday, arrived to Tripoli to participate in the Libya Construction Expo scheduled for June 28- July 1, 202...
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:36:44 GMTFM - Berlin II Conference Reiterated Importance of Withdrawal of Foreign Forces, Mercenaries From Libya
[Egypt Online] Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said that the Berlin II conference saw the participation of a large number of influential countries at the regional and international levels with the aim to strengthen the political track to solve the cri...
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:40:27 GMTMorocco Will Always Stand By Legitimate Libyan Institutions (FM)
[MAP] Rabat -- The Kingdom of Morocco, in accordance with the High Instructions of HM King Mohammed VI, will always stand by the legitimate Libyan institutions and support international efforts to resolve the crisis that this Maghreb country is going...
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:13:11 GMTLibya Conference - Russia, Turkey to Start Removing Their Foreign Mercenaries
[RFI] Libya's transitional government renewed its commitment to holding elections in December at a UN-sponsored conference in Berlin, where Russia and Turkey reached a tentative plan to start withdrawing their foreign mercenaries from Libya.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:26:48 GMTMechichi Meets Libyan Minister of Industry
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi met Thursday at the Government Palace in Kasbah with Libyan Minister of Industry and Minerals, Ahmed Ali Muhammad Omar, on the sidelines of his visit to Tunisia, accompanied by a ...
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:14:52 GMTBerlin Conference - Jerandi Calls for Urgent Action to Support Libyan Authority and Avoid Possible Setbacks
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi called on the international community to act urgently to support the Libyan authority in this transitional phase and avoid possible setbacks which, he warned, will have serious c...
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:41:14 GMTSecretary-General Underlines UN Commitment to Libya
[UN News] Full implementation of a historic ceasefire agreement and the withdrawal of foreign forces are critical for consolidating peace in Libya, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday in remarks to a major international meeting a...
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:30:39 GMTTough Challenge for German Leadership in Libya Talks
[HRW] Chancellor Angela Merkel took the initiative almost two years ago to resolve the Libya crisis by creating a joint effort called The Berlin Process. Germany has positioned itself as mostly neutral putting it in a favorable position to broker pol...
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:20:25 GMTLibya Conference Focuses On Elections, Security
[VOA] U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Berlin for talks Wednesday with German leaders and to take part in a conference on Libya's political future.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:12:30 GMTFM Flies to Germany to Participate in Berlin-2 Conference
[Egypt Online] Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry left Egypt on Tuesday 22/6 /2021 for Germany to take part in the Berlin-2 conference on Libya, slated for Wednesday .
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:23:37 GMTTurkey Under Pressure Over Military Presence in Libya
[VOA] Istanbul -- Analysts say Turkey is expected to come under pressure to remove its military from Libya when world leaders gather Wednesday at a conference in Berlin. The meeting will include discussions on elections and the withdrawal of foreign ...
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:27:38 GMTGermany Calls for Removal of Foreign Fighters From Libya
[DW] Heiko Maas has expressed optimism ahead of the Libyan conference held in Berlin. He has also repeated calls for the withdrawal of foreign fighters and weapons from the country.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:47:36 GMTTunisia Attends Wednesday Second Libya Conference in Berlin
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisisians Abroad Othman Jerandi will attend Wednesday the Second Libya Conference in Berlin.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:07:57 GMTTunisia and UAE Discuss Ways to Mobilise Arab and International Efforts to Support Libya
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Othman Jerandi discussed over the phone with his Emirati counterpart Mohammed Ben Zayd al Nahyan the need to pool the efforts of Arab States and the i...