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Libya, Tunisia discuss reviving African Investment Bank

Acting Foreign Minister Taher Al-Ba'our led a delegation to Tunisia to discuss common issues, with a focus on Tripoli's efforts to activate the African Investment Bank. 

The meeting, which took place in the Tunisian capital, grouped officials from both countries, including Tunisian Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar and Central Bank Governor Fathi Al-Nouri.

 Libya's efforts to activate the African Investment Bank and finance development projects in Africa were also on the agenda. 

Economy

Ras Lanuf refinery: Appeal of Emirati firm to empty tanks rejected

The Misrata Court of Appeal issued a ruling rejecting the appeal of the Emirati company Trasta, the foreign partner in the Ras Lanuf refinery, against the process of emptying the refinery’s tanks of petroleum products.

This rejection came after a previous ruling by the Paris Court of Appeal in which it granted full control of the refinery to the National Oil Corporation, and obligated Trasta to pay outstanding fees.

Sports

Al-Swehly clinches 12th Libyan Premier Volleyball League title

Al-Swehly secured their 12th championship title in the Libyan Premier Volleyball League for the 2023-2024 season after defeating Al-Nasr by three sets to one in Monday's match.

The contest kicked off with Al-Swehly displaying exceptional prowess, clinching the first set with a tight score of 25-23. Despite Al-Nasr's efforts to level the score in the second set with a 25-22 victory, Al-Swehly bounced back, dominating the third and fourth sets with scores of 25-22 and 25-21 respectively, ultimately sealing the match with a 3-1 victory.

Variety

Relief for family as kidnapped child reunited in Benghazi

The Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed on Saturday the liberation of a child from his captors in Benghazi and the apprehension of those involved in the crime.

According to a statement from the office, they received reports of the abduction of three-year-old Mohammed Ahmed, a Chadian national, to extort his family for a ransom of 20,000 dinars.

Education

National "Reading Challenge" takes off, Souk Al-Jumaa hosts first stage

The Ministry of Education launched the first phase of the "Reading Challenge" competition on Sunday at the Abdullah bin Masoud School under the supervision of the Education Directorate in Souk Al-Jumaa.

Minister of Education Musa Al-Maqreif announced in his address at the opening ceremony that the ministry intends to roll out a national version of the initiative, distributing libraries to 900 educational institutions in the near future.

Health

Libya adopts new mental health strategy with WHO support

The World Health Organization (WHO) and Libya's Ministry of Health have jointly announced the approval of the National Mental Health Strategy 2024-2030.

Following a two-day workshop in Misrata, which brought together mental health experts from across Libya and the WHO, the strategy aims to address pressing mental health challenges by focusing on prevention, early detection, treatment, and ongoing monitoring of mental illnesses.

The initiative also seeks to establish a comprehensive healthcare system, ensuring all citizens receive high-quality mental health services and support. 

Opinions

Features of the US role in the post-Bathily era

The resignation of the UN envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, did not constitute a significant development at the local level, for several reasons, the most important of which was his inability to make any breakthrough into the crisis, and the decline of UNSMIL’s role in general in almost all files. However, it is considered an important event at regional and international levels, driving countries involved in the Conflict, to prepare for all possible scenarios following the resignation.

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