Libyan

Libyan lawmakers have confirmed a new transitional government; the cabinet was submitted by Prime minister Fathi Bashagha to the east-based House of Representatives. Libyan lawmakers approved a new transitional government, Prime…

Libyan joint operations force on armed vehicles, from Tripoli's neighbouring cities, rallied at the country's capital to support Abdel Hamid Dbeibah's legitimacy as the head of the Libyan Government. The joint forces from Misrata, Khoms…

Libya found itself with two Prime ministers, after its parliament voted a rival to replace the existing unity government's chief Abdulhamid Dbeibah. Libya's eastern-based parliament named a new Prime minister,the House of Representatives…

Libyan lawmakers who met on Monday to examine the issues that forced a postponement of the presidential elections recommended laying out "an applicable roadmap". On Monday, Libyan legislator met to tackle the challenges that lead to the…

A Libyan court ruled that a son of the late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi can compete in upcoming presidential elections, overturning a decision by the country's top electoral body to disqualify him. A court in the southern province of…

Libyan interim Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has filed his candidacy to run for president in next month’s elections despite being barred from elections under the current rules. Abdul Hamid Dbeibah is meant to lead the country until…

Hundreds of Libyans protested in Tripoli against "war criminals" running in next month's presidential election, after eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar and a son of ousted dictator Moamer Kadhafi announced bids. Demonstrators stamped on…

Libya’s powerful commander, Khalifa Hifter, has filed as a candidate in the country’s presidential elections next month, as the long-waited vote faces growing uncertainty. Hifter submitted his candidacy papers Tuesday in the eastern city…

The son and one-time heir apparent of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi announced has his candidacy for the country's presidential election next month, Libya's election agency said. The agency said in a statement that Seif al-Islam…

Registration for candidates in Libya's presidential and parliamentary elections should open in November, the head of the electoral commission said. Elections are a key step in a U.N.-backed process to end a decade of violence by creating a…