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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...

Mass demonstrations in Benghazi against federalists’ attack on election offices
Jul 3 George Grant

Mass demonstrations in Benghazi against federalists’ attack on election offices

By Maha EllawatiBenghazi, 3 July.Demonstrations were planned for the second day running in Benghazi today, Tuesday, against the actions of federalists...

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US ambassador to Libya says democratic transition still "on track" as anticipation grows ahead of 7 July vote
Jul 3 George Grant

US ambassador to Libya says democratic transition still "on track" as anticipation grows ahead of 7 July vote

By George Grant and Rida Agil.Tripoli, 3 July:With anticipation growing ahead of Saturday's nationwide elections, the new American ambassador to Libya...

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Jul 3 Sami Zaptia

Kick Starting the Libyan Economy - The Real Estate Catalyst

Tripoli, 3 July:By Husni BeyDear Editor,With reference to your article entitled ‘900,000 housing units urgently needed: Housing Committee chairman’ da...

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Jul 2 Sami Zaptia

Opinion: Libyan Out of Country Voting — a Fundamental or Selective Right?

By Mutaz O. Shegewi.Boston, USA, 2 July:In late April, many Libyans in the US were directed to the ‘Libyan Voters in the USA’ website, which functione...

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Pro-federalist protesters storm election offices in Tobruk and Benghazi
Jul 1 George Grant

Pro-federalist protesters storm election offices in Tobruk and Benghazi

By George Grant and Ashraf Abdul Wahab.Tripoli, 1 July:The protesters in Benghazi destroyed election materials and chanted pro-federalist slogansProte...

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Party Profile: Justice & Construction Party
Jun 30 George Grant

Party Profile: Justice & Construction Party

By Umar Khan.Tripoli, 30 June:The Justice & Construction party was created in March of this year and is led by Mohammed Sawan, a Misratan and form...

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Jun 30 Sami Zaptia

Elections in Libya: 7 July General National Congress Elections - Frequently Asked Questions

Tripoli, 30 June:Elections in Libya:  7 July National Conference ElectionsFrequently Asked QuestionsBy www.ifes.orgWho will Libyans elect on 7 July? O...

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Feature: Libya’s elections — women getting on board
Jun 29 Michel Cousins

Feature: Libya’s elections — women getting on board

By Nahla Al-Ageli.Tripoli, 29 June:“In Libya today, the only thing is for women to lead themselves. It is their time to be in the driving seat and mak...

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Defence Minister Juwaili launches scathing attack on NTC
Jun 27 George Grant

Defence Minister Juwaili launches scathing attack on NTC

By George Grant.Tripoli, 27 June:Defence Minister Osama Juwaili has strongly criticised the NTC for “failing to consult with anybody” when passing law...

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Cyrenaica's army chief states his case
Jun 26 Michel Cousins

Cyrenaica's army chief states his case

Tripoli, 26 June:Brigadier-General Hamid Hassi is commander of the Army of Cyrenaica, an organisation set up by the National Transitional Council to p...

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