Creation of Cyrenaica Council sparks furious federalism row
NTC leader Mustafa Abdul Jalil has said that the creation of a council aiming to administer the region of Cyrenaica threatens...
The New Libyan Army expands, slowly
In a cloud of dust and with a rising roar, a Russian built Mi-8 transport helicopter swept down and hovered...
Prime Minister Al-Kib talks to the nation
by Sami Zaptia. Libyan politics came to a crescendo this week in the lead-up to the first anniversary of the...
Ports and airports in East handed over to government forces
Aiports, sea ports and border posts in the east of the country have been handed over by militias to government...
Local elections in Derna announced
Derna has become the latest town in Libya to announce plans to hold municipal elections. They were formally announced by...
New Jordanian hospital planned in Tripoli
The Jordan Hospitals Association has announced plans to open a hospital in Tripoli. The “Jordanian Libyan Hospital” will have a...
New Australian foreign minister confesses Libyan error
Australia’s new foreign minister, Bob Carr, has said that he was wrong to have condemned NATO’s intervention in support of...
Army chief in Sudan
Libya's Chief of Staff, Major-General Yousef Mangoush, has thanked Sudan for its support for the 17 February Revolution. He was...
Jalil re-elected NTC chairman; government spokesman appointed
by Ashraf Abdul Wahab. At its meeting on Monday, the NTC . . .re-elected Mustafa Abdul Jalil as its chairman. ...
Algerian Foreign Minister in Tripoli for talks with Ben Khayal
by Ashraf Abdul Wahab. Talks have been held in Tripoli between the Libyan Foreign Minister, Ashour Ben Khayal, and his...
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New shipping line between Italy-Tunisia-Tripoli launched today
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Chevron and Libya’s National Oil Corporation sign MoU to evaluate shale oil and gas resources – estimated at 18 billion barrels and 123 trillion cft
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CBL increases foreign currency cash limit permitted to enter Libya – up from US$ 10,000 to US$ 30,000
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US sells US$ 95 million worth of border security equipment to Tunisia – can a similar deal between the EU or the US be struck with Libya?
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Minister of Economy approves 12 foreign and joint venture companies – to support the investment climate
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