Sep 4 George Grant

The race to be prime minister: a week is a long time in Libyan politics

By Umar Khan.Tripoli, 4 September:The General National Congress has set the basic requirements for the role of prime minister, moving a step closer to...

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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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National Forces Alliance sweeps party lists as election results finally announced
Jul 17 George Grant

National Forces Alliance sweeps party lists as election results finally announced

Tripoli, 17 July:Members of the HNEC stand for the National Anthem following the announcement of the election results in Tripoli this evening (Photo:...

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Justice & Construction leader confirms NFA not part of coalition plans; likens Jibril to Qaddafi
Jul 12 George Grant

Justice & Construction leader confirms NFA not part of coalition plans; likens Jibril to Qaddafi

By George Grant.Tripoli, 12 July:Mahmoud Jibril's National Forces Alliance is not part of negotiations being led by the Justice & Construction par...

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Jul 11 Michel Cousins

Results for parties — latest

Tripoli, 11 July:The High National Election Commission released its latest figures on Monday evening on voting for parties.So far, the National Forces...

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Jul 11 George Grant

National Forces Alliance set to take 7 seats in Benghazi on current figures

Tripoli, 11 July:Mahmoud Jibril's National Forces Alliance is on course to take seven out of the 11 seats  in the eastern city of Benghazi, according...

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EXCLUSIVE: Party results in for Benghazi - unofficial
Jul 9 George Grant

EXCLUSIVE: Party results in for Benghazi - unofficial

By George Grant.Benghazi, 9 July:Mahmoud Jibril's National Forces Alliance has reportedly taken 50-60 per cent of available votes in Benghazi, more th...

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Justice & Construction Party head concedes Jibril has 'net lead' in Tripoli and Benghazi as NFA reportedly takes Sebratha
Jul 8 George Grant

Justice & Construction Party head concedes Jibril has 'net lead' in Tripoli and Benghazi as NFA reportedly takes Sebratha

By Hadi Fornaji,Benghazi, 8 July: Mahmoud Jibril's National Forces Alliance has a 'net lead' in Tripoli and Benghazi, according to the leader of one o...

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EXCLUSIVE: Jibril's National Forces Alliance looks set for victory
Jul 7 George Grant

EXCLUSIVE: Jibril's National Forces Alliance looks set for victory

By George Grant and Michel Cousins.Benghazi and Tripoli:An aspiring young voter comes prepared for the cameras outside a polling station in Benghazi t...

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Party Profile: The National Forces Alliance
Jul 1 George Grant

Party Profile: The National Forces Alliance

By George Grant.Tripoli, 1 July:The National Forces Alliance (NFA) is a coalition of 58 political parties supervised by the NTC’s former interim prime...

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