Tripoli militia clash with Misrata fighters
A gun fight erupted in central Tripoli, killing four, as a group of former rebels from Libya’s third biggest city, Misrata, clashed with ex-fighters.
Muammar Gaddafi
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After the Arab Spring, dreams of democracy
Millions of Arabs dream of attaining democracy in 2012, aiming to build on gains from the deadly protests that ousted two dictators.
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Rebels trade guns for jobs in Libya’s civil service
Hundreds of former Libyan rebels who helped topple Muammar Gaddafi this year have started filling out applications for jobs with the new government.
The Gaddafi oil papers revealed
A document produced by lawyer Samir Al Sharef claims to offer insight into the underhand oil dealings of the fallen regime of Muammar Gaddafi.
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Making sense of the Arab Spring
<b>Percy Zvomuya</b> spoke to Libyan novelist Hisham Matar in an attempt to understand what happened and where things are heading in North Africa.
Anger grows in Libya’s forgotten town
Sirte was protected by the Muammar Gaddafi regime but now his forgotten hometown is simmering with anger at being side-lined in a "new" Libya.
Bin Laden’s death takes top spot in news story of 2011
An Associated Press poll shows the killing of Osama bin Laden was the top news story of 2011, followed by Japan’s earthquake/tsunami disaster.
US frees Libya of debilitating sanctions
The US is lifting ‘most’ sanctions against Libya to recognise the country’s political transition but is keeping Muammar Gaddafi’s assets frozen.
ICC says Gaddafi killing may be a war crime
The ICC chief prosecutor said there are suspicions that the killing of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was a war crime.
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Big dreams in Libya for brand new Benghazi
The people of Libya have argued that it is time for Benghazi to regain it’s rightful place as a leading business and commercial centre.
New ICC war crimes prosecutor up for a tough time
Gambia’s Fatou Bensouda will be elected the ICC’s chief prosecutor as the hunt for war criminals and genocidal masterminds becomes more political.
Zuma in Benin after criticism of Nato’s Libya action
South African President Jacob Zuma visited the West African nation of Benin on Sunday, a day after criticising Nato’s bombing campaign in Libya.
Mexico nixes Gaddafi son’s bid to slip into the country
Mexico says Muammar Gaddafi’s son al-Saadi Gaddafi plotted to sneak into the country under false names and take refuge at a "highfalutin" resort.
2011 in retrospect
The drama in 2011 seemed to unfold on an almost daily basis, with scandals, disasters and political unrest rolling in one after the other.
Islamist-liberal clashes continue in Tunisia
Islamist supporters descended on Tunis on Saturday to confront liberal demonstrators rallying against extremism as a new constitution is drafted.
In chicken we trust
It’s common knowledge that our martyr to African freedom, Beloved Leader of the Pack Muammar "Mad Dog" Gaddafi, had a dream, says <b>Chris Roper</b>.
Nando’s ad ruffling feathers in Zim
The rooster has long been Robert Mugabe’s party symbol and it perches proudly atop the Zanu-PF headquarters.
Saif al-Islam just a ‘helpless criminal’ waiting for trial
Officials say Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam is just a "helpless criminal" in the Libyan town of Zintan where he can stay until his trial.
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French blogger needles rich and powerful with knitted news
A French blogger has become an internet hit by needling the rich and powerful with knitted dolls in sly recreations of the news.
Libya’s NTC unveils government facelift
Libya’s NTC has named a new government with a line-up that dropped several seasoned officials in favour of appointees who will soothe rivalries.
Gaddafi’s son to be tried in Libya, not at ICC
Libya has decided not to hand over Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam to the International Criminal Court, leaving him to be tried in Libya.
Libya appoints new defence minister
Libya’s National Transitional Council has appointed the commander whose forces captured Muammar Gaddafi’s son at the weekend as new defence minister.
Libya’s ex-spy chief Senussi arrested
Libya’s former intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, has been arrested.
Libya’s Seif al-Islam holed up in NTC stronghold
Libyan militiamen are holding Seif al-Islam in their mountain stronghold following his capture, a month after his father Muammar Gaddafi was killed.
Libyan jubilation greets Saif al-Islam’s capture
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has denied being in contact with the ICC while being on the run before his capture by Libyan fighters.
Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam arrested in Libya
The National Transitional Council says ousted Libya leader Muammar Gaddafi’s fugitive son Saif al-Islam has been arrested in the south of the country.
Tensions simmer as Libyan ex-rebels demand a role
Former rebel fighters in Libya are raising the stakes by demanding a role in the interim government being formed.
Fearing Libya vacuum, urgency placed on rapid vote
Libya’s war-time rebel prime minister says his country faces a dangerous power vacuum where foreign powers may exploit rival militias on the streets.
Gaddafi son in Niger on humanitarian asylum
One of Gaddafi’s sons has been granted asylum in Niger for humanitarian reasons, the country’s President Mahamadou Issoufou has said.
Inspectors return to Libya for chemical weapons sweep
Chemical weapons inspectors will examine two new sites in Libya containing possible chemical weapons stockpiles the former regime tried to hide.
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Libyan chemical weapons stockpile intact
Libya’s stockpile of chemicals used to make weapons are intact and were not stolen during the uprising, according to weapons inspectors.
West rushes to grab its Libya reward
Britain’s new defence secretary, Philip Hammon, announced that British companies should head to Libya to snap up lucrative reconstruction contracts.
