By John Lee. The Turkish engineering and construction firm Enka, in consortium with Germany's Siemens, is about to start the construction at the Misurata [Misrata] 650 MW Simple Cycle Power Plant and Tripoli West 671 MW Simple Cycle Power Plant in Libya. According to a statement from Enka. the contracts have been signed with the […]
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Libya gets new COVID-19 Testing Machines
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is helping Libya to effectively respond to COVID-19 as part of its mission to reduce inequalities and build resilience in the conflict affected country. Today, through its Stabilization Facility for Libya (SFL), UNDP delivered five testing machines to the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) in Misrata. This lot […]
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Interior Minister "Restored to Post"
By John Lee. The Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) has reportedly restored Fathi Bashagha to the post of Interior Minister. Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj [Serraj] had suspended the Misratan-born minister at the end of August, following protests over living conditions. More here. (Sources: Reuters, Al Jazeera)
UNSMIL Congratulates Misrata on Successful Elections
UNSMIL congratulates people of Misrata on successful municipal elections The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) congratulates the citizens of Misrata on a peaceful and successful electoral process conducted yesterday 03 September 2020. "This election has, once again, demonstrated the Libyans' determination to exercise their democratic rights to elect their representatives, defying the many […]
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Serraj Suspends GNA Interior Minister
By Al-Monitor staff. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Libya Business News. Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj [Serraj] of Libya's Government of National Accord (GNA) suspended Misratan-born Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha [pictured] on Friday, setting up a major split within the Tripoli-based government that threatens progress […]
Official Warns of Rising Number of COVID-19 Cases
The Director of the Libyan National Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Badr Al-Din Al-Najjar, has warned that the number of new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the capital, Tripoli and the city of Misrata, is on the increase. The number of cases requiring medical attention in Tripoli and Misrata has also risen, he added. The […]
US Chargé d'Affaires visits Misrata
On Monday, US Chargé d'Affaires Joshua Harris visited Misrata, Libya to consult with Libyan leaders about forestalling military escalation in Sirte and al-Jufra; reopening Libya's energy sector; and intensifying Libyan efforts to demobilize, disarm, and reintegrate violent militias. In meetings with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeg and Minister of Interior Fathi Bashagha, Chargé Harris reiterated […]
Latest Oil Tenders
By John Lee. The National Oil Corporation (NOC) has advertised new tenders: Boat Charter Services, Mabruk Oil Operations (MOO) Upgrading of Loading Point at Misrata, Brega Petroleum Marketing Company (BPMC) (Source: National Oil Corporation)