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Libyan-Swiss relations falter after arrest

Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is feuding with Switzerland following the arrest of his son and daughter-in-law there, Swiss officials say.

Source : Topix.net | 24-Jul-2008 15:04

Libya has reduced flights to Switzerland following arrest of Gadhafi's son

Libya has been taking worrying retaliatory measures against Switzerland since the arrest of the youngest son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi for allegedly beating two of his servants, the Swiss Foreign ...

Source : Topix.net | 23-Jul-2008 14:53

Online Edition :: Controversy as Libya seeks to tighten grip on Mombasa refinery

An agreement between Kenya and Libya last year sought to protect Libyan oil firm's interest in the Kenya Petroleum Refineries for ten years.

Source : Topix.net | 23-Jul-2008 02:43

Uganda: Country Cedes Stake in Oil Pipeline to Tamoil of Libya, Local Investors
There has been a new twist in the control and ownership of the long anticipated Eldoret-Kampala oil pipeline, with sources confirming to The EastAfrican that contrary to the original plan, Uganda will now only take half of 24.5 per cent stake it was supposed to take in the venture.
Source : AllAfrica | 22-Jul-2008 23:00

Nigeria: Hope Rises for Abandoned Ghaddafi University
When the government of Libya approved the contract for the construction of Mu'ammar Ghaddafi Islamic University in Kano, communities in the state became optimistic that Islamic knowledge would receive a tremendous boost.
Source : AllAfrica | 21-Jul-2008 12:34

Corinthia 15m bond issue to kickstart Libyan ventures

Corinthia Group chairman Alfred Pisani: "Libya has awarded over 70 oil exploration contracts.

Source : Topix.net | 21-Jul-2008 02:25

Senior U.S. deal-maker is new Iran envoy

He helped steer talks with Libya that led to a resumption of U.S. ties with Tripoli after nearly a quarter century and now senior diplomat William Burns is Washington's main interlocutor with Iran.

Source : Topix.net | 20-Jul-2008 01:29

France, Libya Sign Another Nuke Accord

CAIRO [MENL] -- France and Libya have signed another nuclear cooperation agreement.

Source : Topix.net | 18-Jul-2008 01:20

Condoleezza Rice Honored for Defense of Accused HIV Infectors

Condoleezza Rice Honored for Defense of Accused HIV Infectors U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was awarded a medal on July 9 for helping to free imprisoned medical personnel sentenced to death after ...

Source : Topix.net | 17-Jul-2008 01:05

Firm Testifies On Hotel Deal
A parliamentary committee Monday heard evidence from the law firm that acted for the Libyans in the Grand Regency Hotel sale.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Jul-2008 09:37

Al Ghurair Investment and ETA Ascon Star Group conclude $2bn deal with NOC, Libya

In a landmark achievement, the Star Consortium comprising of the Al Ghurair Investments' subsidiary TransAsia Gas International and ETA Ascon Star Group's Star Petro Energy, have successfully concluded a deal ...

Source : Topix.net | 15-Jul-2008 00:56