AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety in Focus: Libya’s Public Prosecutor’s Office says lab tests on agricultural samples from Tripoli, Benghazi, and Misrata found 65% contained residues of seven pesticides banned under national law, including substances flagged internationally as carcinogenic or mutagenic; authorities say some exceeded safety limits and have opened criminal cases targeting importers, distributors, and users, with investigations continuing to trace supply chains. Medical Community Event: Tripoli is set to host a World Vitiligo Day scientific gathering at Mahari Hotel, bringing Libyan dermatology and respiratory specialists for talks on diagnosis and treatment advances, plus sessions on COPD guidelines and training workshops for healthcare professionals. Heritage & Research: Benghazi Antiquities Authority has opened a new exhibition hall inside the historic Turkish Barracks for recovered artifacts, aiming to build public trust and encourage people to hand items over, while renewed calls push for a modern national museum to support tourism and research. Regional Tech/Business Links: The Tripoli Chamber of Commerce held a B2B meeting with Tunisia’s Sfax chamber to connect construction and contracting firms, highlighting engineering and building-material partnerships as exports to Libya reportedly rose over recent years.
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