Libya is planning to build its tourism sector with the help of United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), as part of its socio-political transformation and economic diversity. The tourism ministry is also counting on the cooperation of the population and participation of public and private sectors. A delegation led by UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai discussed [...]
Italy’s petrol giant, ENI has once again started exploratory drillings in Libya as it continues to increase its activities in Africa. The drilling is onshore and the well is being totally operated by the company’s subsidiary in the region, ENI North Africa. The drilling will attain a total depth of 14,500 feet and new techniques [...]
The former Libyan human rights advocate and diplomat, Ali Zeidan has been tapped by his country’s lawmakers as prime minister a week after the Parliament dismissed the previous picked PM Mustafa Abushagur whose controversial cabinet nominees raised protests and met tough resistance. Mr. Zeidan, a moderate figure, was elected to the post after he got [...]
If the revolution in Libya has taken its place in the history books of the country, Benghazi has become famous for its role during that period. However, the city of Benghazi and its region have been adamant when it comes to violence. In its latest act, the US consulate building in the city was attacked [...]
Protesters in Benghazi have attacked the High National Election Commission (HNEC) in there with the parliamentary elections to be held in a weeks’ time. The protesters demanded for a greater autonomy of Libya’s eastern region and a larger share of seats in the parliament. They want a semi-autonomous region with first calls surfacing in March. [...]
Jordan has called on Libya to pay up its hospitals bills after it has treated wounded citizens of the revolution. Fawzi Hammuri, head of Jordan’s Private Hospitals Association, claims that Libya owes Jordan more than $105 million after “around 40 out of Jordan’s 60 private hospitals treated more than 55 000 Libyans in the past [...]
“Law 37″ which was passed by the National Transitional Council’s Legal Committee a month ago has been branded unconstitutional by Libya’s Supreme Court during a short session. The law considers the “praising or glorifying Muammar Gaddafi, his regime, his ideas or his sons… is punishable by a prison sentence” varying from three to fifteen years [...]
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