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African Manager
6 days ago
- Business
- African Manager
Libya strengthens controls on Tunisian and Egyptian goods
The Libyan Customs Authority announced measures aimed at 'improving transit services at the land borders with Tunisia and Egypt and protecting the country against spoiled and inferior quality goods,' reported the Libyan News Agency (LNA). This announcement was made during a meeting between the Authority's acting director, Major General Musa Ali Mohammed, the director of the General Administration of Technical Affairs, the director of the International Transit Department, and the director of the Authority's International Cooperation Office. The meeting focused on resolving obstacles to the transit of goods across Libyan territory. The Authority explained that a series of procedures and controls were agreed upon in this regard, notably the need to alert customs center officials of the obligation to obtain prior authorization for any transit operation, whether destined for or originating from Tunisia or Egypt, through the Authority's International Cooperation Office. The Authority also emphasized the necessity of obtaining a financial guarantee for the value of the goods from the exporting company, which is refundable once the transit operation is successfully completed. Authorization must also be obtained for the return of any goods from the Tunisian side back to the country of origin, or from the Egyptian side via the designated entry window on the Egyptian side. The Authority underscored its commitment to respecting the recommendations of the Libyan-Tunisian Customs Technical Committee concerning goods in transit. If the results of the predictive analysis of goods in transit are negative, those goods must be destroyed in the destination country.
Libya Herald
06-08-2025
- Business
- Libya Herald
Customs Authority approves enhanced measures for transit of goods through Libya
The Customs Authority announced last Sunday (3 July) that it has approved enhanced measures for the transit of goods through Libya. The measures were approved during a meeting between Major General Musa Ali Mohammed, Acting Director General of the Customs Authority, with key officials to address challenges facing goods transiting through Libyan territory. The meeting resulted in a set of measures aimed at improving transit operations, protecting Libya from spoiled or non-compliant goods, and avoiding their destruction within Libyan borders. Key decisions at the meeting included: – Mandatory prior approval for all transit operations via the International Cooperation Office. – Financial guarantees from exporters, refunded upon successful transit. – Approval required for returning goods from Tunisia or Egypt to the country of origin. – Commitment to the Libyan Tunisian Technical Customs Committee's recommendations, with any destruction of non-compliant goods to occur in the destination country.
Libya Review
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
UNICEF Engages Benghazi University in Push for Child Health & Safety
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has held a meeting with the International Cooperation Office at the University of Benghazi to explore joint efforts to advance child protection and improve the welfare of children across Libya. The meeting was attended by Tushar Rin, Head of UNICEF's Benghazi Office; Sanaa Abdelkarim, Child Protection Officer; and Malek Ben Khayyal, Health and Environment Program Officer. From the University of Benghazi, several officials and academics participated, including representatives from the International Cooperation Office, the Department of Sociology, and the Faculty of Education. Discussions focused on potential avenues for collaboration, including the creation of a dedicated centre for children and women focused on training and research, the development of educational programmes, the protection of children from violence and exploitation, and the improvement of health and nutrition services for children. The two sides also emphasised the importance of capacity building for professionals working in child welfare. UNICEF representatives praised the university's efforts to support child-related causes, highlighting the value of such partnerships in improving the lives of children across Libya. University officials, in turn, affirmed their readiness to strengthen cooperation with UNICEF, emphasising the shared goal of social development and community progress. Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The county has for years been split between rival administrations. Libya's economy, heavily reliant on oil, has suffered due to the ongoing conflict. The instability has led to fluctuations in oil production and prices, impacting the global oil market and Libya's economy. The conflict has led to a significant humanitarian crisis in Libya, with thousands of people killed, and many more displaced. Migrants and refugees using Libya as a transit point to Europe have also faced dire conditions. The planned elections for December 2021 were delayed due to disagreements over election laws and the eligibility of certain candidates. This delay has raised concerns about the feasibility of a peaceful political transition. Despite the ceasefire, security remains a significant concern with sporadic fighting and the presence of mercenaries and foreign fighters. The unification of the military and the removal of foreign forces are crucial challenges. Tags: ChildrenlibyaUNICEFUniversity of Benghazi
