Libya

OPEC production level change unlikely, Libyan petrol chief says

2009-11-19

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) should agree at its upcoming Angola meeting to maintain current production levels, Reuters q...
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French firms eye Libyan electricity market

2009-11-12

Nine of France's biggest electricity companies presented proposals to Libyan energy officials in Tripoli on Tuesday (November 10th), ANSA reported. P...
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Libya, UN sign accord to combat organised crime

2009-11-12

Libya and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) agreed to co-operate in the fight against organised crime, money laundering and trafficking, AFP r...
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Libya claims major drop in illegal migration

2009-11-10

Libya has seen a dramatic decline in the number of Italy-bound African harragas, Reuters reported on Monday (November 9th). "We are happy to say that...
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Libya launches international book fair

2009-11-09

Libya will open the 9th "Al Jamahiriya" international book fair in Tripoli and Benghazi on Monday (November 9th), PANA reported. Nearly 400 Arab, Afr...
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Italy-Libya Trade Show wraps up in Tripoli

2009-11-05

The 2nd Italy-Libya Trade Show concluded in Tripoli on Thursday (November 5th). IT and technology firms, along with businesses specialised in marble,...
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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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Al-Qaeda recruits Iraq war veterans in Algeria

2009-11-20

Algerian militants who fought in Iraq are joining AQIM upon their return, warn Algerian security experts.

Football overshadows Independence Day for some Moroccans

2009-11-20

Independence celebrations took on a muted tone as football and approaching holidays pre-occupy many Moroccans.

Moroccan advocate for single mothers receive $1m award

2009-11-19

The Opus Foundation recently honoured grass-roots activist Aicha Ech-Chenna for her work to help Moroccan single mothers achieve dignity and self-sufficiency.

Algeria dethrone Pharaohs to advance to World Cup

2009-11-19

Fennecs fans rejoiced after Antar Yahia slotted the only goal in the World Cup qualifier playoff between Algeria and Egypt.

Dialects spark debate at Cairo film fest

2009-11-19

Algeria's directors, who have earned honours at this year's Cairo International Film Festival, are drawing both fire and praise for tolerating dialogue with a local flavour.
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