Britain and France congratulate Ali Zidan on PM appointment
By Nihal Zaroug. Ali Zidan narrowly beat the Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Al-Harari in the prime minister's election on 14...
No decision on NOC Benghazi move until after new government is formed
By George Grant. Still in charge. The NOC headquarters in Tripoli. Tripoli, 16 October: No decision will be made on...
Councils call for NOC to move to Benghazi
By Ashraf Abdul Wahab. Tripoli, 16 October: Local councils in eastern Libya, including those in Benghazi, Ajdabiya, Derna, Marj, Jalu,...
Another military assassination in Benghazi
By Maha Ellawati. Benghazi, 16 October: Another military official has been assassinated in Benghazi. Colonel Adel Baqramawi was killed around...
Authorities say 60 of 120 prisoners have been recaptured following Tripoli prison breakout
Tripoli, 16 October: The authorities claim to have recaptured around 60 of the 120 fugitives who escaped from the Al-Judaida...
Libya Herald Internet Disruption
Tripoli, 15 October: The Libya Herald apologises for the lack of news . . .coverage today. We are currently experiencing internet problems....
Ali Zidan elected Prime Minister
By George Grant. Zidan beat his rival Mohamed Al-Harari by 93 to 85 votes. Tripoli, 14 October: Ali Zidan has...
Congress race narrows to two
By George Grant. Tripoli, 14 October: The race for prime minister has narrowed to just two candidates: Ali Zidan, the...
ICRC begins officer training in international humanitarian law
By George Grant and Mohammed Elsharif. A group of officers on the training course. (Photo: ICRC) Tripoli, 14 October: The...
Moving Forward on Economic Development: Policy Recommendations for Libya’s Next Government
By: Hafed Al-Ghwell and Paul Dyer 14 October 2012 There is no doubt that the newly elected government in Libya...
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Arabian Gulf Oil Company Chairman holds virtual meeting with BP
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China’s Ambassador to Libya visits Benghazi on the inauguration of China’s COSCO direct shipping line to the city
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Zawia clashes lead to Zawia Refinery shutdown and evacuation of Zawia Port
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Aldabaiba visits Rome today: Debts to Italy and Libyan bureaucracy are holding back increased trade
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Boeing signs a strategic agreement with Libya to modernize its civil aviation
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