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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...

Kidnappers threatened to kill me: Harizi
Jul 2 Michel Cousins

Kidnappers threatened to kill me: Harizi

By Seraj Essul.Tripoli, 2 July 2015:Mohamed Al-Harizi, the head of the Justice and Construction Party’s Committees’ Council, who was released last nig...

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A Voice of Courage Stilled in Libya: A tribute to Salwa Bugaighis
Jun 27 Michel Cousins

A Voice of Courage Stilled in Libya: A tribute to Salwa Bugaighis

Human Rights Watch issued this tribute to Salwa Bugaighis. We republish it.By Peter Bouckaert.Salwa BugaighisTripoli, 27 June 2014:The Libyan lawyer a...

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Benghazi women’s rights activist Salwa Bugaighis murdered
Jun 25 Michel Cousins

Benghazi women’s rights activist Salwa Bugaighis murdered

By Libya Herald staff. Salwa Bugaighis voting in today's elections (Photo: her Facebook page)Benghazi, 25 June 2014:Benghazi women’s rights activist a...

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Jun 19 Callum Paton

Abdel Jalil bodyguard dies after bomb attack

By Noora Ibrahim. Benghazi, 19 June 2014: A bodyguard for former National Transitional Council chairman Mustafa Abdel Jalil has been murdered in Bei...

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Jalil calls for Grand Mufti’s removal after his damnation of Hafter forces
Jun 11 Emad

Jalil calls for Grand Mufti’s removal after his damnation of Hafter forces

By Libya Herald staff. The Grand Mufti Sheikh Sedik Al-Ghariani (Photo: TV grab)Tripoli, 11 June 2014:Mustafa Abdul-Jalil, the much respected leader o...

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Apr 22 thomwestcott

Ali Tarhouni voted head of Constitutional Assembly

Tripoli, 22 April 2014:Former National Transitional Council (NTC) minister Ali Tarhouni was last night voted in as head of the Constitutional Assembly...

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Feb 5 Michel Cousins

NFA rejects Congress roadmap

By Ahmed Elumami.Tripoli, 5 January 2014:The National Forces Alliances (NFA) has rejected the roadmap for the new constitution and legislature adopted...

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Feb 4 Michel Cousins

A president and new Congress to be elected in June if progress on constitution is too slow

By Ahmed Elumami.Tripoli, 4 February 2014:Libya will elect a new congress and a president as head of state towards in June if, by early May it is clea...

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Breaking News: Deputy Minister of Industry shot dead in Sirte
Jan 11 thomwestcott

Breaking News: Deputy Minister of Industry shot dead in Sirte

By Libya Herald staff.Tripoli, 11 January 2014:The Deputy Minister of Industry, Hassan Al-Daroue, was shot dead this evening in Sirte.The media coordi...

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Former NTC head unveils plan to regain stability
Jan 7 Callum Paton

Former NTC head unveils plan to regain stability

By Ashraf Abdul-Wahab.Mustafa Abdul Jalil wants Supreme Council for the SateTripoli, 7 January 2014:Former National Transitional Council (NTC) chairma...

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