Libya
Maghreb experts mull flu threat, football brawls, religion
2009-11-02
In October, voices from around the Maghreb used the Zawaya discussion forum to comment on crucial issues including religious freedoms, violence in the stands, and fears of a flu pandemic.
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Libya launches electronic services portal
2009-11-02
In an effort to implement e-government measures, Libya on Saturday (October 31st) inaugurated a national electronic services website, PANA reported....
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EU leaders pursue illegal immigration accord with Libya
2009-11-01
European government leaders on Friday (October 30th) called on the European Commission and the EU presidency to work more closely with Libya to stem...
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Kadhafi family, media matters dominate Libyan blogs
2009-10-30
Libyan bloggers this week talked about attempts to ban Facebook, the new responsibilities of Seif al-Islam al-Kadhafi, and freedom of the press.
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Libya launches national reconciliation programme
2009-10-30
Under a new national reconciliation initiative set to begin on November 1st, Libya will provide compensation to victims of repression, PANA reported...
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Morocco, Libya sign co-operation agreements
2009-10-28
A set of agreements inked last week in Rabat tightened ties between Morocco and Libya.
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Libya, Italy seize haraga-transport barge
2009-10-27
Libyan and Italian police disrupted an alleged human-trafficking organisation, arresting two suspects for operating a barge with more than 200 migran...
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Libya reinstates former energy chief
2009-10-27
Former top Libyan energy official Dr. Shokri Ghanem will return to the helm of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Reuters reported on Tuesday (Octob...
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Raja host ESS for UNAF Champions Cup semis
2009-10-27
Morocco title-holders Raja Casablanca will host Algeria champions ES Setif for a UNAF Champions Cup semi-final first leg match on Tuesday evening (Oc...
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EU pressed to reach immigration agreement with Libya
2009-10-26
As the European Union prepares to hold its Brussels summit on Wednesday (October 29th), France and Italy are asking the EU and Libya to reach an acco...
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Morocco, Libya ink new accords
2009-10-25
Morocco and Libya signed several co-operation agreements at the conclusion of the 8th session of the Moroccan-Libyan High Joint Commission on Friday...
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Morocco, Libya open 8th High Joint Commission
2009-10-23
Relations with Libya are a "fundamental pillar" of regional economic integration, Moroccan Prime Minister Abbas El Fassi said Thursday (October 22nd)...
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Maghreb human rights groups gather in Mauritania
2009-10-23
A consortium of Maghreb human rights organisations (CMODH) will hold its biannual meeting on Saturday (October 23rd) and Sunday in Nouakchott, MAP re...
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Mediterranean states to run joint disaster simulation drill
2009-10-22
A "5+5 Defence" health conference ended on Wednesday (October 21st) in Algiers with plans to conduct a multilateral disaster management drill, APS re...
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Libya, Mauritania work to stem locust blight
2009-10-22
Libya will send a locust control emergency team to Mauritania to assess the situation on the ground and the technical means available for the eradica...
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Canada's foreign minister wraps up visit to Tripoli
2009-10-21
Canadian Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon wrapped up a two-day visit to Tripoli on Tuesday (October 20th), JANA reported. Talks with Libyan officials...
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Tunisia, Libya free of famine
2009-10-21
According to a new UN report presented in Tunis on Tuesday (October 20th), Tunisia, Libya and UAE are the only 3 Arab nations where famine has been e...
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Arab states consider joint counter-terror police unit
2009-10-20
Security experts and media representatives from Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Tunisia joined representatives of other Arab states at a Cairo conference...
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Libya creates free trade zone for Italian businesses
2009-10-20
Libyan Central Bank and visiting Italian government, trade and business officials on Monday (October 19th) announced tariff-free import and export pr...
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Tripoli youth concert raises awareness of illegal migration
2009-10-19
To raise awareness among young people about the dangers of illegal migration, African bands "Amandzeba" of Ghana and "Soghe" of Niger will perform a...
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Libya to demolish notorious prison
2009-10-16
Libya on Thursday (October 15th) released 88 political prisoners from Abu Selim prison, near Tripoli, including "45 members of the Libyan Islamic Fig...
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Maghreb athletes to compete in African Canoeing Championship
2009-10-16
Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Libya are among 15 countries set to compete in the 7th African Canoeing Championship in Cote d'Ivoire, TAP reported on...
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'5+5 Defence' meeting begins in Algiers
2009-10-07
Top Army control officers from Mediterranean nations gathered in Algiers on Tuesday (October 6th) for their first "5+5 Defence" conference, El Moudja...
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Hosts Libya to play FIFA futsal tournament opener
2009-10-06
Hosts Libya and the Solomon Islands will open the inaugural edition of the Al-Fateh Confederations Futsal Cup on Tuesday (October 6th), the Tripoli P...
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Libya urged to adopt aggressive job-creation strategy
2009-10-05
The Libyan Planning Council said that the rapid growth of the country's population demands a more effective government effort to create jobs and prov...
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