Congress threatens to sack Abushagur if no government formed by 7 October
Sep 26 George Grant

Congress threatens to sack Abushagur if no government formed by 7 October

The prime minister-elect is believed to be struggling to reach agreement with the numerous political factions vying for influence in any new governmen...

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Mahmoud Jibril calls for dialogue with radical Islamists
Sep 26 George Grant

Mahmoud Jibril calls for dialogue with radical Islamists

By George Grant.Tripoli, 26 September:Mahmoud Jibril has said that Libya’s transition to democracy cannot succeed without an all-embracing dialogue th...

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Sep 21 George Grant

Four current ministers to keep jobs in Abushagur government say sources

Tripoli, 21 September:Four existing ministers are to remain in the government of Mustafa Abushagur, pending approval by the National Congress, sources...

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Abushagur to announce cabinet names by end of the month
Sep 20 Michel Cousins

Abushagur to announce cabinet names by end of the month

By Michel Cousins and George Grant.Tripoli and London, 20 September:Mustafa Abushagur will submit his chosen cabinet on 30 September to the General Na...

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The contenders for Prime Minister: Dr Mahmoud Jibril
Sep 11 Michel Cousins

The contenders for Prime Minister: Dr Mahmoud Jibril

By George Grant Tripoli, 11 September:Mahmoud Jibril has played a prominent role in Libyan political life ever since Saif Al-Islam Qaddafi brought him...

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Independents must remain independent - Sheikh Sadik Al-Ghariani
Jul 20 Sami Zaptia

Independents must remain independent - Sheikh Sadik Al-Ghariani

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 20 July:The head of the Supreme Fatwa Council grand mufti, Sheikh Sadik Al-Ghariani called on the newly elected independent me...

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A new beginning for business in Libya
Jul 20 George Grant

A new beginning for business in Libya

By Maryann Maguire.Tripoli, 20 July:Cargo ships docked in the Port of Tripoli. The IMF has predicted that Libya's economy will grow by 116.6 per cent...

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Jul 19 Sami Zaptia

Jibril responds to media speculation about US and Qatari influence

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 19 July:Mahmoud Jibril, head of the National Forces Alliance (NFA), has formally refuted allegations of inappropriately close...

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Elected members of the National Congress by constituency - full list
Jul 19 Michel Cousins

Elected members of the National Congress by constituency - full list

Tripoli, 19 July 2012:The High National Election Commission has issued the details regarding seats won in the 13 constituencies.______________________...

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Mohammed Sawan signals retreat over previous stance towards National Forces Alliance
Jul 18 George Grant

Mohammed Sawan signals retreat over previous stance towards National Forces Alliance

By George Grant.Tripoli, 18 July:The leader of the Muslim Brotherhood's Justice & Construction Party, Mohammed Sawan, has conceded that collaborat...

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