Private firm breaks Libya oil monopoly, exports more than $600M State oil company National Oil Corporation has had a monopoly on Libya's oil exports since 1970. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Italy PM Meloni investigated over release of Libyan official: What we know The Italian government is facing scrutiny after repatriating a Libyan security official wanted by the International Criminal Court. Libya
Analysis Russia eyes Libya as military substitute for Syria? Not so fast, say Libyans Despite its ambitions to relocate military assets from Syria to Libya following Assad's fall, Russia faces significant challenges in Libya's complex political landscape, limiting its ability to achieve this goal. By Mohamed Eljarh
France’s Sarkozy stands trial on alleged Libya funding: What we know Former President Nicolas Sarkozy denies allegations that he received 50 million euros to fund his 2007 election campaign from late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. Libya
Analysis With reconstruction in mind, can Turkey-Egypt thaw offer lifeline for Libya? By Mohamed Eljarh
Interview From Turkey, exiled Libyan Central Bank governor decries 'coup d'etat' Sadiq al-Kabir Governor of the Central Bank of Libya
Hundreds of migrants detained outside of UN center in Libya The migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers were camping out near the building in the Libyan capital, Tripoli. By Al-Monitor Staff
Libya’s parliament reaches out to Ankara leaving Gen. Hifter in the cold The recent visit by a Libyan parliamentary delegation to Ankara might indicate a serious rift between eastern Libya’s allies forcing Gen. Khalifa Hifter to reconsider his choices. North Africa
Libya's election commission calls for month postponement Libya's parliament said it would be "impossible" to hold elections as planned on Dec. 24. News Brief
Gadhafi’s son shakes up Libyan elections Elections scheduled for Dec. 24 are now uncertain because of haggling among Libya's political factions. North Africa
Qatar’s presence in eastern Mediterranean benefits Egypt, Turkey Qatar is enhancing its presence in the eastern Mediterranean that is rich in oil and gas reserves at a time when tensions are ripping through the region over the maritime borders and excavation rights. Egypt
Libyan court rules Gadhafi's son eligible to run for president The court's decision comes a week after Libya's electoral commission disqualified Saif Al-Islam Gadhafi and 24 other candidates for president. Libya
Women face obstacles in bid for Libyan presidency Libyans are going to the polls in less than a month to elect their first-ever president, and two women are in the running. North Africa
Libya’s elections could hinge on Turkey’s next move As a new election law fueled tensions between Libyan warring actors, Turkey might push for the postponement of the elections if the Libyan prime minister’s candidacy is rejected. Turkey
Turkish citizens held in eastern Libya return home The seven individuals were accused of being spies by the Libyan National Army, Turkish media reported. News Brief
Libya's ex-interior minister registers to run for president Bashagha joins a growing list of candidates that so far includes renegade leader Khalifa Hifter, eastern-based parliament speaker Aguila Saleh and the son of late dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Libya
Libyan strongman Hifter announces presidential run Libya's former eastern-based commander Khalifa Hifter declared his candidacy for the Dec. 24 elections, saying he'll seek to "lead our people in a fateful stage." Libya