Dual nationality law narrows choices for the next prime minister
Aug 13 Michel Cousins

Dual nationality law narrows choices for the next prime minister

By Umar Khan.National Congress Chamber Tripoli, 13 August: The first law passed by the newly-elected National Congress bars Libyan citizens who also...

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Aug 12 George Grant

Magarief replaced as leader of National Front party

Tripoli, 12 August:Mohammed Magarief has been replaced as leader of the National Front by the party’s vice-president Mohammed Ali Abdullah, after he s...

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Analysis: Magarief victory paves way for emergence of Abushagur as PM
Aug 11 George Grant

Analysis: Magarief victory paves way for emergence of Abushagur as PM

By George Grant.Tripoli, 12 August:The election of Mohamed Magarief as speaker of the National Congress on Thursday undoubtedly represents the most si...

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National Congress elects two vice speakers
Aug 10 George Grant

National Congress elects two vice speakers

Tripoli, 10 August:The National Congress elected two vice speakers earlier today, Friday, following the election of Mohammed Magarief late last night....

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Magarief elected as Speaker of National Congress
Aug 9 George Grant

Magarief elected as Speaker of National Congress

By George Grant.Tripoli, 10 August:National Front leader Mohammed Magarief has triumphed in the race to become speaker of the National Congress, overt...

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Aug 9 George Grant

Ali Zidan leading Speaker's race after first vote, but Magarief may still emerge victorious

By George Grant.Tripoli, 9 August:Ali Zidan is leading the race to become speaker of the National Congress after the first round of voting, but his fa...

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Jalil in headscarf controversy as first row erupts at National Congress
Aug 9 George Grant

Jalil in headscarf controversy as first row erupts at National Congress

By George Grant.Sarah Elmesallati was midway through her presentation when Mustafa Abdul Jalil ordered her off the stage (Photo: George Grant)Tripoli,...

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NTC reign ends as race for power in National Congress begins
Aug 9 George Grant

NTC reign ends as race for power in National Congress begins

By George Grant.Outgoing NTC Chairman Mustafa Abdul Jalil (right) and Prime Minister Abdurrahim Al-Kib (left) at the handover ceremony (Photo: George...

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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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Aug 7 Michel Cousins

Congress will elect Speaker at first meeting: report

The new seat of the National Congress at the Rixos Conference CentreTripoli, 7 August:A leading member of the new National Congress who did not want t...

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