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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...

New Libyan Ambassador to the UK presents credentials to the British monarch
Dec 12 thomwestcott

New Libyan Ambassador to the UK presents credentials to the British monarch

By Tom Westcott.London, 12 December:Mahmud Nacua, the new Libyan Ambassador to the United Kingdom, today presented his credentials to Queen Elizabeth...

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Jalil ordered not to leave country
Dec 12 Michel Cousins

Jalil ordered not to leave country

By Mohamed Eljarh.Mustafa Abdul Jalil is being questioned over the killing of General Abdul Fatah Younis last year.Tripoli, 12 December:The former cha...

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No TLC elections until local administration law working
Dec 7 Nigel Ash

No TLC elections until local administration law working

By Umar Khan.Tripoli, 7 December:Elections for Tripoli local council (TLC) scheduled for 23 December have been delayed until the local administration...

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GNC Finance Committee preparing to sign off on LD 1,000 grant to families
Nov 29 George Grant

GNC Finance Committee preparing to sign off on LD 1,000 grant to families

By George Grant.Tripoli, 29 November:The GNC’s Budget, Planning and Finance Committee is preparing to activate the decision to grant every Libyan fami...

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Integrity Commission clears three more ministers, including Foreign Minister Aujali
Nov 27 George Grant

Integrity Commission clears three more ministers, including Foreign Minister Aujali

By George Grant.Tripoli, 27 November:The Integrity Commission has cleared three of the four nominee government ministers hitherto under investigation...

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Opinion: Does Libya have a President now?
Nov 25 Sami Zaptia

Opinion: Does Libya have a President now?

By Sufyan Maghur.Tripoli, 25 November:I have been following, as any other Libyan, the activities of the General National Congress and its President’s...

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Controversy and confusion surrounds $200m Tunisia deal
Nov 24 George Grant

Controversy and confusion surrounds $200m Tunisia deal

By George Grant and Maha Ellawati.Tripoli and Benghazi, 24 November:Demonstrators gathered in front of Benghazi’s Tibesti Hotel following Friday praye...

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Dialogue needed for forming constitutional drafting committee
Nov 22 Nihal Zaroug

Dialogue needed for forming constitutional drafting committee

By Nihal Zaroug.The GNC is still discussing the selection criteria of the constitution-drafting committee.    (Photo: Ema)Tripoli, 22 November:During...

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National Congress begins debate on selection of Constitution drafters amidst renewed rumblings in the East
Nov 19 George Grant

National Congress begins debate on selection of Constitution drafters amidst renewed rumblings in the East

By George Grant.Tripoli, 19 November:The National Congress has begun debate over the selection of the committee tasked with drafting Libya’s permanent...

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Younis murder judge orders Jalil to appear in Benghazi court
Nov 9 Nihal Zaroug

Younis murder judge orders Jalil to appear in Benghazi court

By Maha Ellawati and Nihal Zaroug. Court proceeding at Abdel Fatah Younis Al Obeidi murder trial(Photo: Maha Ellawati)Benghazi/Tripoli, 9 November:Mus...

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