Tripoli, January 4, 2026 – The first issue of the newspaper “Capital News,” supervised by the Libyan Social Meeting Network, has been published. It is a 12-page medium-sized issue containing diverse journalistic materials with a critical tone.
The issue began with an editorial on the front page, in which the editorial team congratulated the Libyan people on the occasion of the seventy-fourth anniversary of Libya’s independence. On pages two and three, it raised a series of questions and headlines about the absence of a price balance fund, the conditions of parks in the Al-Andalus neighborhood area, in addition to highlighting the disregard of some foreign workers for the cultural standards and fundamentals of life in Libyan society.
Pages four and five featured a display of a series of photos documenting scenes from daily life in the capital, criticizing the parties responsible for distorting its image and the current state of the “Bride of the Sea.”
In the heart of the issue, the dean of the Ain Zara Municipality revealed, in an extensive press interview, a series of difficulties and challenges facing the municipality, which hinder its efforts to provide basic services to citizens, such as electricity, water, and roads. He also addressed the damages inflicted on the area due to foreign labor, including the infectious diseases they carry and their negative repercussions on public health.
The issue included other topics, among them a file on military retirement, files on kindergartens, along with local and international sports news, in addition to following up on the preparations of the Souq Al-Jumaa Municipality to organize a diverse cultural festival during the holy month of Ramadan.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It later became a significant part of the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and an Italian colony, which is reflected in its diverse architecture, such as the historic Medina and Red Castle.
Libya
Libya is a North African country with a rich history rooted in ancient civilizations like the Phoenicians and Romans, followed by centuries of Arab and Ottoman influence. In the modern era, it was an Italian colony before gaining independence in 1951, later becoming known for Muammar Gaddafi’s lengthy rule from 1969 until the 2011 revolution.
Al-Andalus neighborhood
The Al-Andalus neighborhood is a modern residential district in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, named in homage to the historic Islamic region of Al-Andalus on the Iberian Peninsula. Its architecture and landscaping are inspired by the gardens and cultural legacy of that period, though the neighborhood itself does not have a long historical timeline.
Bride of the Sea
“Bride of the Sea” is a poetic name for the city of Venice, Italy, alluding to its historic marriage to the Adriatic Sea. This tradition dates to the year 1000 CE, symbolizing the city’s maritime dominion, and is celebrated annually in the “Festa della Sensa” where the Doge would cast a ring into the water.
Ain Zara Municipality
Ain Zara is a municipality located in western Libya, near the capital city of Tripoli. Historically, it was the site of a major Ottoman-era fortress and later saw significant fighting during the Italian colonization of Libya in the early 20th century. Today, it functions primarily as a suburban district within the greater Tripoli metropolitan area.
Souq Al-Jumaa Municipality
Souq Al-Jumaa Municipality is a local administrative division within Tripoli, Libya. The area historically takes its name from a traditional Friday market (souq) that served as a major weekly trading and social hub for the region. It remains a significant urban district in the capital.
