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Libya Review
4 days ago
- Business
- Libya Review
Benghazi Set to Host 1st Annual Arab Media Conference
Benghazi will host the first-ever Arab Media Annual Conference – Libya 2025 from September 15 to 17, drawing 45 prominent Arab media professionals in what is being hailed as a milestone event for Libya and the wider region. Organized by the Libyan RAYA Media and Communications Company (LRMAC) and guided by senior media and communication specialists, the conference is designed to strengthen Libya's presence in the Arab media landscape and foster deeper cooperation with counterparts from across the region. It will serve as a professional bridge, linking Libya's evolving media sector with established Arab media institutions through knowledge exchange, training, and collaborative initiatives. Over three days, the event will feature interactive discussions, practical workshops, and live coverage, presenting innovative media models and addressing challenges facing the industry. Topics will range from digital transformation and professional ethics to expanding Arab media's influence amid rapid technological, social, and political change. For his part, Mohamed Al-Mnifi, Dean of the Faculty of Media at the University of Benghazi, highlighted the strategic importance of the event, describing it as an influential platform for showcasing Libya's academic and professional capabilities. He confirmed that faculty members will actively participate in the scientific and technical sessions, while around 50 students will engage in a dedicated workshop aimed at equipping them with real-world skills and connections. The conference is also expected to boost Benghazi's profile as a cultural and professional hub in Libya, attracting attention to the city's potential as a venue for international and regional events. Organizers see it as an opportunity to reassert Libya's media voice, encourage investment in its communication sector, and promote broader integration between Libyan and Arab media industries. Tags: Arab MediabenghaziConferencelibya
Libya Review
05-08-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
UN Reaffirms Support for Libya's National Reconciliation
Libya's Presidential Council head, Mohamed Al-Mnifi, has held talks with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the latest political and security developments in the country. According to a statement from the Presidential Council's media office, the discussions focused on advancing the political process to achieve stability and pave the way for comprehensive national elections. The meeting underscored the shared commitment of both parties to supporting Libya's transition towards a democratic and peaceful future. The talks took place on the sidelines of the third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, hosted in the city of Avaza, Turkmenistan. This international gathering brings together global leaders to discuss sustainable development challenges and opportunities for landlocked nations, though Libya's participation was centred on its internal political trajectory. Al-Mnifi highlighted the urgent need for coordinated international efforts to help Libya overcome political stagnation, address security concerns, and rebuild state institutions. He stressed that stability and unity remain essential for holding credible, transparent, and inclusive elections that can reflect the will of the Libyan people. Guterres reaffirmed the UN's continued commitment to facilitating dialogue between Libya's political factions, supporting the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), and encouraging steps towards national reconciliation. He also reiterated the importance of disarmament, the departure of foreign forces, and ensuring a safe environment for political competition. The meeting reflects ongoing international engagement with Libya's crisis, as foreign actors seek to foster a political solution and prevent renewed conflict. While the roadmap to elections remains uncertain, diplomatic exchanges such as this signal a persistent effort to keep Libya's peace process on the global agenda. Tags: Antonio GuterreslibyaLibyan CrisisMohamed Al-Mnifiun
Libya Review
15-07-2025
- Business
- Libya Review
Libya & Greece Reaffirm Commitment to Closer Ties
On Tuesday, the Chairman of Libya's Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Mnifi, met with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis in Tripoli, where the two officials discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand areas of mutual cooperation. The meeting, held at the headquarters of the Presidential Council, was also attended by Greek Ambassador to Libya Nikolaos Garilidis. Discussions focused on enhancing political and diplomatic ties, emphasizing the shared historical and cultural links between Libya and Greece, and expressing a mutual desire to deepen cooperation in a way that serves both nations' strategic interests. During the talks, Al-Mnifi underscored the importance of restoring strong, stable relations with Greece, noting that both countries stand to benefit from greater collaboration, particularly in the areas of economic development, investment, and regional security. The two sides reviewed a series of initiatives aimed at reviving mechanisms for bilateral cooperation, including the reactivation of joint technical and economic committees that have been dormant in recent years. Both parties welcomed the idea of reopening channels for Greek companies to return to Libya and participate in reconstruction efforts, particularly in infrastructure, energy, and development sectors. Another key point of discussion was the potential reopening of direct commercial flights between Libya and Greece. Both officials agreed that improving air connectivity would support trade, tourism, and broader people-to-people exchange. Enhancing security coordination, especially in addressing irregular migration across the Mediterranean, was also highlighted as a shared priority. For his part, Foreign Minister Gerapetritis reaffirmed Greece's support for Libya's sovereignty and political stability. He expressed his government's readiness to assist in reconstruction efforts and to build a forward-looking partnership grounded in mutual respect and long-term cooperation. Tags: CooperationGreeceGreek MinisterlibyaPresidential Council
Libya Review
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
Presidential Council & UN Discuss Long-Term Stability Measures for Tripoli
On Sunday, Libya's Presidential Council head, Mohamed Al-Mnifi, held a high-level meeting in Tripoli with the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Hanna Tetteh, and several senior military and security officials from western Libya. The discussions focused on the recent security developments in the capital and the urgent need to maintain calm. During the meeting, the Presidential Council officially launched a ceasefire stabilization mechanism aimed at addressing the consequences of recent armed clashes and preventing their recurrence. The plan includes coordinated efforts to enhance security arrangements, de-escalate potential flashpoints, and reinforce confidence between rival factions. Al Mnifi stressed the importance of collaboration between all military and security entities in the capital, urging unified action to safeguard public safety and restore stability. He reiterated the crucial role of Libya's military institutions in protecting civilians, enforcing the rule of law, and supporting the broader path toward national political reconciliation. The council's initiative seeks to transform short-term ceasefire agreements into a long-term framework for peace, rooted in cooperation, transparency, and operational readiness across the capital's security infrastructure. UN envoy Hanna Tetteh welcomed the initiative, voicing the United Nations' full support for the council's steps. She emphasized that the international community, including the UN Security Council, considers such efforts essential for Libya's stability. Tetteh noted that creating durable security in Tripoli is key to Libya's broader political transition and must be backed by sustained coordination between local actors. The meeting comes amid renewed calls, both domestically and internationally, for Libyan leaders to avoid further violence, strengthen state institutions, and ensure that recent escalations do not derail progress toward elections and national reconciliation. Tags: ceasefirelibyaPresidential CounciltripoliUN EnvoyViolence
Libya Review
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
Presidential Council's Laws Have No Legal Effect
The Legal Committee of the Libyan House of Representatives has declared recent decrees issued by Presidential Council head Mohamed Al-Mnifi as 'null and void,' claiming they hold no constitutional or legal weight. In a strongly worded statement, the committee accused al-Mnifi of sowing institutional chaos and deepening divisions. The committee's remarks followed a letter sent by al-Mnifi to the House of Representatives requesting the submission of all laws passed since March 2021 for ratification by the Presidential Council. Al-Mnifi argued that Speaker Ageela Saleh bypassed constitutional procedures by enacting laws unilaterally. In response, the committee dismissed al-Mnifi's claims as 'weak and irrelevant,' stressing that Libya remains in a transitional phase and that the Council has no authority—either collectively or through its president—to issue decrees or suspend legislation. The committee further announced it would refer the matter to the judiciary to assess whether al-Mnifi's actions constitute criminal violations or threats to national unity and sovereignty. The statement reiterated the House of Representatives' position that the mandates of the Presidential Council and the Government of National Unity have expired. It urged all domestic and international stakeholders to respect the agreed political roadmap and support efforts to unify the executive authority ahead of national elections. Criticising al-Mnifi for 'deviating from a consensual role,' the committee accused the Presidential Council of becoming a political actor, thereby undermining the UN-led political process and risking renewed deadlock and institutional paralysis. Citing the 2014 Constitutional Amendment No. 7 and the Skhirat and Geneva Agreements, the committee asserted that only the House of Representatives holds legislative authority during the transitional period. Tags: libyaLibyan parliamentMohamed Al-MnifiPresidential Council
