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The Libya Herald (Arabic: ليبيا هيرلد) is an English-language newspaper based in Tripoli, Libya. It was launched on 17 February 2012, the first anniversary of the outbreak of the Libyan Civil War, and currently publishes news through its website, though plans are in place to launch a print edition in the near future. The Libya Herald was the initiative of Michel Cousins, a British journalist raised in Libya who has worked in the Arab world for much of his career. Cousins co-founded the paper together with Sami Zaptia, a Libyan journalist who worked for the state-owned Tripoli Post for ten years but resigned upon the outbreak of the Libyan Civil War, frustrated at the Gaddafi regime's strict censorship. Until January 2013, the paper's deputy editor was George Grant, a British journalist who also worked as Libya correspondent for The Times newspaper. Grant was subsequently forced to leave Libya following an abduction threat from suspected Islamists in Benghazi following an investigation he was conducting into a death list in the city. Source
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| Scope | National |
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| Language | English |
| Country | Libya |
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Search ArticlesICAO conducts inspection of Tripoli’s Mitiga airport in anticipation of the operation of more international flights
Libya’s Airports Authority reported last Wednesday (15 April) that a specialized committee from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) visited Mitiga International Airport to determine the extent of compliance with ICAO’s international standards and recommended practices(SARPs). The tour included a review of technical systems, an audit of aviation security and safety procedures, in addition to an evaluation of the efficiency of ground services.
CBL Governor Issa holds and participates in several meetings during the IMF’s Spring Meetings held 13 – 18 April in Washington DC
The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Naji Issa, held and participated in several meetings during his participation in the IMF Spring Meetings 2026 held at the IMF’s headquarters in Washington DC from 13 to 18 April. US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for the Middle East and Africa The Governor of the CBL met with the US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for the Middle East and Africa to discuss several issues of mutual interest.
LIA welcomes UN Security Council Resolution 2819 enabling it to reinvest frozen cash balances while remaining frozen
The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) welcomed last Wednesday (15 April) the provisions of the UN Security Council Resolution 2819 (adopted unanimously) concerning matters specific to the LIA. The LIA said this represent the culmination of its efforts and support for its endeavours to protect its Libyan assets and preserve their value through the reinvestment of frozen cash balances, while these balances remain subject to the freezing measures.
PM Aldabaiba inaugurates 52nd Tripoli International Fair in its centenary year with the participation of 35 foreign companies
Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba inaugurated the 52nd edition of the Tripoli International Fair yesterday evening, in its centenary year, in the presence of several participating international delegations, as well as government ministers.
Customs Authority introduces new Customs Dollar Rate – up from LD 2.2 to about LD 6.35
Libya’s Customs Authority announced yesterday that it has officially adjusted the Customs Dollar Rate used to calculate the tariff imposed on imports to the be the applicable exchange rate set by the Central Bank of Libya at the time of calculation. In effect, this means that the former Customs Dollar Rate of LD 2.2 will now rise to about LD 6.35.
The 4th Libya Aviation Forum and Expo will be held at the Hayat Tower Lancaster Hotel from 3-4 November
The 4th Libya Aviation Forum & Expo, the premier event bringing together leading aviation professionals and experts from Libya and abroad will be held at the Lancaster Hotel, Hayat Tower from 3-4 November 2026. Organisers Hormuz Tours and Events said that in this edition, they will continue to build a dynamic platform to discuss the latest developments in aviation, explore avenues for cooperation and investment, and showcase promising opportunities in this vital sector.
Libya joins International Dates Council
Libya officially joined the International Dates Council (IDC) last Sunday (12 April).
Tripoli follow-up meeting held on US State Department’s Investment Climate Report on Libya – investment climate reform measures matrix reviewed
A meeting of the Tripoli Libyan government team tasked with following up on the US State Department’s Investment Climate Report was held in Tripoli last Monday, pursuant to Prime Minister’s Resolution No. (593) of 2025.
Libya France Business Forum 2026 – first leg opens in Marseille
Part one of the Libya France Business Forum 2026 officially kicked off last Tuesday (14 April) in southern French city of Marseille, with broad and high-level participation from economic institutions and business leaders from Libya and Franch.
South Korea to dispatch special envoy to Libya to seek alternative oil sources to blockaded Gulf supplies
South Korea has dispatched a special envoy to Libya in an effort to secure alternative oil sources to replace the blockaded Gulf supplies, South Korean media revealed last Tuesday (14 April). South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said that he has dispatched envoys to Algeria and Libya and plans to send another envoy to the Republic of Congo to seek new supply routes amid the Middle East crisis.