By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Webdo
Libya’s Transport Ministry has lifted the restrictions and security warnings that had been in place over the country’s airspace since 2015. The measure could help increase air traffic and bring airlines back, but does not mark the resumption of Tunisian flights, which already operate to Tripoli and Benghazi, reports Webdo.
The International Civil Aviation Organization has lifted restrictions imposed on Libyan aviation in 2015 during the civil war, clearing the way for the resumption of air links. The decision, formalised on 23 October, will be sent to the 193 member states for implementation, according to Libya’s Transport Ministry, quoted by Reuters.
🇱🇾 Libya · Source: Businessday ·
Libya recorded 61,968 monthly requests to fly over its airspace for the 2026-2027 winter season, compared with fewer than 2,000 in the previous season. The increase is expected to begin in November and boost public revenues, as airlines anticipate a relaxation of security warnings, according to Libya’s Transport Ministry.
🇱🇾 Libya · Source: Libya Herald ·
The price of a quintal of flour in Libya fell from 380 to less than 325 dinars through direct sales from mills to bakeries, a decrease of more than 14.5%. Libya’s Economy Ministry linked the change to the replenishment of soft-wheat stocks, Libya Herald reports, although it found no fall in bread prices in Tripoli.
🇱🇾 Libya · Source: Libya Herald ·
Work on the first phase of development at Dila fishing port in Zawia has begun to expand the available space and facilitate the movement of equipment and boats. Libya’s Ministry of Marine Resources says the project should improve services for fishermen and their working conditions.
🇱🇾 Libya · Source: Libya Herald ·
Libya summons US envoy to protest Trump remarksLibyan authorities summoned the United States envoy to protest remarks by Donald Trump. The diplomatic move comes after the two Libyan governments publicly condemned the statements, The Citizen reports.
NARSA simplifies second-hand vehicle transfers in MoroccoMorocco’s National Road Safety Agency now allows second-hand vehicle ownership-transfer files to be submitted to the relevant service in the seller’s or buyer’s place of residence. The process is also available at designated Barid Bank and Barid Cash branches, according to a NARSA statement.The week in Africa
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