May 23, 2013
For Arab countries from oil-rich Libya to impoverished Yemen, employment is key. Providing jobs, especially for youth, will help to revitalise them. Read Article Long road to transition for Arab countries
May 17, 2013
The White House has sought to defuse controversy over its handling of last year's killing of four Americans in Benghazi, releasing emails that show how Obama administration officials presented a scrubbed-down version of the attacks to the public. Read Article White House releases Benghazi emails, seeks to defuse controversy
May 15, 2013
A jailed cousin of former Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi has accused Egypt of trading his freedom and its principles for US$2 billion (Dh7.34bn) in aid for the floundering economy. Bradley Hope reports from Cairo Read Article Qaddafi cousin: Egypt sold me out for aid
May 13, 2013
New law banning Qaddafi officials from holding positions of power, and the armed men on the streets, are harbingers of what will be a messy struggle for power in Libya. Analysis by Alice Fordham Read Article Libyans say no to militias
May 08, 2013
Mohammed Barghati had stepped down in the face of continuing political pressure from militias who supported a government law banning officials associated with the late leader Muammar Qaddafi from holding office. Alice Fordham reports Read Article Libya defence minister in backflip over decision to quit
May 07, 2013
With government buildings surrounded by heavily-armed militias and a country divided on the direction of its young democracy, Libya is braced for the consequences of its new legislation. Alice Fordham reports Read Article Libya braced for fallout over law banning Qaddafi officials
May 06, 2013
Libya's prime minister may have to step down after parliament yesterday passed a law banning anyone who held a high-level position during Muammar Qaddafi's rule from working for the new administration. Read Article Libya ban on ex-Qaddafi officials holding office could force PM to stand aside
May 01, 2013
Dozens of militiamen have surrounded the justice ministry in Tripoli, the third day of confrontation between the government and armed groups in the Libyan capital. Read Article Militiamen surround Libya's justice ministry
Apr 30, 2013
Libya should monitor the bank accounts of its top businessmen and government leaders to ensure that they are not benefiting from corruption, said the country's deputy oil minister. Read Article Libyan government's push to monitor officials' bank accounts
Apr 29, 2013
Dozens of vehicles mounted with heavy weapons surround the ministry of foreign affairs in Tripoli, demanding the removal of officials who had worked under the late leader, Muammar Qaddafi. Alice Fordham reports Read Article Armed Libyans surround ministry demanding purge of Qaddafi's men
