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Libya: Zintan Revolutionaries Retake Control of Tripoli Airport from Militias, Hand It to Government
5/6/2012
 
In a dramatic twist of events in Tripoli on Monday, Zintan revolutionary brigades retook control of Tripoli International Airport from militias that stormed it the morning and handed it for the second time in less than a month to the Libyan government.

Libyan Militia Takes Control of Tripoli International Airport Disrupting Flights
4/6/2012
A group of disgruntled militiamen Monday took over control of the Tripoli International airport. They reportedly stormed it with heavy machine guns and armoured vehicle, surrounded planes with tanks and grounded and forced airport authorities to divert fl

On Visit to Libya Former Italian World Champion and Coach Gentile, Could Sign Contract to Coach National Team
2/6/2012
 
If he has his way, former Italy international defender and 1982 World Cup champion Claudio Gentile, who has also been a member of the Italian national team coaching staff and Italy Under 21 coach, would soon become coach of Libya’s national football team

The Libyan Diet
31/5/2012
Shinu ghadakum? I was asked this question once just after arriving at a gathering in Libya. As I leaned in to greet a woman the traditional way - four kisses, twice on either cheek; I was confused to be asked about what I ate for lunch that day.

Shell, ENI Need to Clarify Controversial Oil Deals in Nigeria
31/5/2012
 
Contradictions in statements made by Shell and ENI and the Nigerian government about payments made for an oil deal in Nigeria underlines the need for all parties to come clean on such deal. Director of Global Witness says, “Shell’s credibility on revenue

Shell’s Pulling Out of Libya: A Warning Message to both Oil Authorities, People
31/5/2012
In a statement on Monday Royal Dutch Shell announced it would cease exploration activities and abandon drilled wells in Libya citing harsh citing harsh contracts. Shell's pulling out is a warning message to the Libyan government, and also to the people, t

US Assistant Secretary of Democracy and Human Rights to Hold Discussions with Libyan Officials
30/5/2012
 
The US Assistant Secretary for Democracy and Human Rights is currently in Libya to discuss a number of issues with senior Libyan officials including those of the ministries of Defense, Justice, Interior, the Libyan General Attorney and others.


Informative Analysis of Unfinished Revolutions
30/5/2012
 
Deeply informed by inside access to the Obama administration’s decision-making process and first-hand interviews with protestors, politicians, diplomatic and journalists, Marc Lynch’s The Arab Uprisings: The Unfinished revolutions of the New Middle Eas

Bangladesh Bans Manpower Export to Libya Until Stable Government in Tripoli is Restored
30/5/2012
 
Bangladesh has banned export of manpower to Libya until a stable government takes over the African country and a Bangladeshi ambassador is appointed there.

Forces Holding Seif Delay His Transfer to NTC
29/5/2012
The forces holding former dictator's son, seif Gaddafi, who also participated in the killing of Libyans during last year's uprising have delayed his transfer to Tripoli.

FIFA Confirms Libya's 2014 Qualifier Against Cameroon Behind Closed Doors
28/5/2012
 
THE International Football Federation, FIFA, has finalised arrangements for some of the forthcoming Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup African Zone qualifiers in order to make sure of the smooth running of all football matches in view of obstacles still hindering

Opinion: The Truth about Gaddafi's Regime - By Bassam Drebika
28/5/2012
During the Libyan uprising in 2011, Gaddafi followers created many facebook support groups targeting non-Libyans around the world, painting the brutal dictator as being good at building his country and unifying Africa and defending Libya’s oil resources f

On Libyan Time
27/5/2012
To introduce every new day in Libya, even before the coming of light, is the call to prayer. From mosques in separate directions and varying distances come the simultaneous recitations of the Athan, making pre-dawns sound like rhythmic rounds of overlappi

Opinion: Go Bengo Go!! - By Gada Mahfud
27/5/2012
Benghazi says to the world go big or go home with the astounding success of its local elections. The first to be held in forty years. The whole country watched eagerly but nervously. Will Benghazi be able to pull it off?

Tanaka: EBRD to Invest €25 billion in Energy Efficiency Projects in 29 Countries, Libya is Welcome as Member
27/5/2012
The Managing Director for Energy Efficiency and Climate Change at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Josué Tanaka, said on 18 May that EBRD is willing to expand its operations to Libya as soon as Libyan authorities decide to appl

Tunisian Supermarket Chain to Open in Libya
27/5/2012
 
Monoprix Tunisia, the chain of supermarkets which uses the logo and name of the well-known French supermarket chain, will open at least ten stores in Libya.

Taghyeer Party Holds Official Launch Event in Tripoli
27/5/2012
Occupying the political central ground being neither a secular party nor a party based on religion, the Taghyeer Party aims to take on both the secularists and the Islamist parties neither of which, its supporters say, reflect the reality of modern Libya.

Socar Denies Report of Plans for Refinery, Gas Stations in Libya
27/5/2012
The Azeri ambassador in Tripoli told Libya's Oil and Gas Minister Azerbaijan may build a refinery and a chain of gasoline stations in the country, according to a statement by the Azeri Foreign Ministry. But the company denies report.

Libyan PM Tells UK will Co-operate in Lockerbie Investigation
25/5/2012
 
Libya's interim prime minister Abdurrahim El-Keeb reaffirmed his commitment to co-operate with Scottish authorities over the 1988 Lockerbie atrocity, telling Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland the issue was a priority but asked for clarification

Libya Minister for Missing Persons Discusses ICMP Assistance
25/5/2012
 
Libyan officials have been Impressed by ICMP’s work and the success that Bosnia and Herzegovina has had in accounting for its missing persons so they are thinking of establishing the country’s own identification centre. This would provide the first, impor

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