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Two million POS transactions in a single day across 67,000 points cause collapse of e-payment system - CBL apologises UNSMIL warns of escalation in Zawia and calls for restraint ahead of Eid al-Adha Minister of Economy and Trade affirms Ministry's orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers Head of Airports Authority inaugurates first meeting tasked with testing readiness of systems and equipment at Tripoli International Airport Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June Libyan Railroads meets China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. - joint committees to negotiate activating signed contracts Minister of Economy Abu Shiha approves 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies Akakus Oil uses SLB’s Rhino Reamer technology - the first in the Middle East and North Africa – to successfully drill well M.24H-NC115 Two million POS transactions in a single day across 67,000 points cause collapse of e-payment system - CBL apologises UNSMIL warns of escalation in Zawia and calls for restraint ahead of Eid al-Adha Minister of Economy and Trade affirms Ministry's orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers Head of Airports Authority inaugurates first meeting tasked with testing readiness of systems and equipment at Tripoli International Airport Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June Libyan Railroads meets China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. - joint committees to negotiate activating signed contracts Minister of Economy Abu Shiha approves 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies Akakus Oil uses SLB’s Rhino Reamer technology - the first in the Middle East and North Africa – to successfully drill well M.24H-NC115 Two million POS transactions in a single day across 67,000 points cause collapse of e-payment system - CBL apologises UNSMIL warns of escalation in Zawia and calls for restraint ahead of Eid al-Adha Minister of Economy and Trade affirms Ministry's orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers Head of Airports Authority inaugurates first meeting tasked with testing readiness of systems and equipment at Tripoli International Airport Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June Libyan Railroads meets China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. - joint committees to negotiate activating signed contracts Minister of Economy Abu Shiha approves 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies Akakus Oil uses SLB’s Rhino Reamer technology - the first in the Middle East and North Africa – to successfully drill well M.24H-NC115 Two million POS transactions in a single day across 67,000 points cause collapse of e-payment system - CBL apologises UNSMIL warns of escalation in Zawia and calls for restraint ahead of Eid al-Adha Minister of Economy and Trade affirms Ministry's orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers Head of Airports Authority inaugurates first meeting tasked with testing readiness of systems and equipment at Tripoli International Airport Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June Libyan Railroads meets China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. - joint committees to negotiate activating signed contracts Minister of Economy Abu Shiha approves 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies Akakus Oil uses SLB’s Rhino Reamer technology - the first in the Middle East and North Africa – to successfully drill well M.24H-NC115
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National Transitional Council

The National Transitional Council (NTC) was a transitional government established during the 2011 Libyan civil war. Its formation was announced on 27 February 2011 in Benghazi, aiming to be the "political face of the revolution&quot...

Jalil scotches rumours of future involvement in Jibril presidential council
Aug 8 George Grant

Jalil scotches rumours of future involvement in Jibril presidential council

Tripoli, 8 August:NTC Chairman Mustafa Abdul Jalil has denied rumours that he will be involved in forming a presidential council following the establi...

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Jalil left stranded in Bayda 24 hours ahead of NTC handover ceremony in Tripoli
Aug 7 George Grant

Jalil left stranded in Bayda 24 hours ahead of NTC handover ceremony in Tripoli

By George Grant.Mustafa Abdul Jalil on an airport bus recently. He is hoping to repeat the experience before the opening of the National Congress tomo...

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Martin urges patience in the transition to democracy
Aug 7 Nigel Ash

Martin urges patience in the transition to democracy

Tripoli, 7 August:   Ian Martin, the United Nations secretary general’s out-going special representative in Libya, has warned that a stable, democr...

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Aug 6 Michel Cousins

Suspected terrorists killed in Aziziya

Tripoli, 6 August:Three armed men suspected of being terrorists have been killed in a raid carried out by the SSC (Supreme Security Committe) and the...

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Aug 6 Michel Cousins

NTC condemns ICRC Misrata attack

Tripoli, 6 August:The NTC has denounced Sunday morning’s attacks on the compound of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Misrata.A state...

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Formal power handover from NTC to National Congress on 8 August
Aug 6 Michel Cousins

Formal power handover from NTC to National Congress on 8 August

Tripoli, 6 August:The NTC will disband on 8 August when it hands over power to the National Congress.  The ceremonial handover will take place at the...

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Rixos Al-Nasr Hotel: A Legacy of the past but hope for the future
Aug 5 Michel Cousins

Rixos Al-Nasr Hotel: A Legacy of the past but hope for the future

By Richard John Charles Galustian. Tripoli, 5 August:With an 18,000-square-foot spa, helicopter service upon request the Rixos al-Nasr is Libya’s prem...

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Aug 3 Michel Cousins

Government and NTC put local administration law on hold

By Michel Cousins.Tripoli, 3 August:The NTC’s new local administration law authorised by the NTC last week is not going to be enacted at present. Acco...

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HNEC ratifies final results - no change
Aug 2 Nigel Ash

HNEC ratifies final results - no change

By Hadi Fornaji. Tripoli, 2 August:The High National Election Commission (HNEC) has ratified the results of last month's election, according to its l...

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Jul 31 Michel Cousins

Kufra finally gets family payout

Tripoli, 31 July:People in Kufra are finally to be paid the family grant voted in February by the NTC to celebrate the first anniversary of the revolu...

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