Libya

The 100th day after the death of Libya's Muammar Qadhafi was marked by renewed turmoil, as reports emerged that fighters loyal to the deceased Colonel had over-run the town of Bani... 2012-01-25

The decision by the UN Security Council to unfreeze approximately US$150bn in assets held by the central bank and one of its subsidiaries should help alleviate a short-term liquidity... 2011-12-29

Despite the short-term challenges associated with the country's political crisis, over the long term we maintain a relatively sanguine view on Libya's growth story, with real GDP projected... 2011-11-07

Libyan authorities are looking to return crude to the export market immediately. Bloomberg reported on September 8 that a 600,000 barrel crude cargo was to be loaded September 15-17... 2011-09-21

Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) fighters have managed to capture various strategic areas including the airport in the southern city of Sabha. The NTC has claimed that tens... 2011-09-21

Despite its short existence, the Transitional National Council (TNC) has rapidly become recognised as the sole legitimate political authority in Libya by a host of countries and multilateral... 2011-09-15

BMI View: Qatar has growing ambitions to become a regional power in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), backed by its massive hydrocarbons wealth. While the country may well... 2011-08-25

Although the political situation in Libya remains fluid, a scenario whereby the rebels are able to take control of Tripoli and maintain a modicum of security throughout the country... 2011-08-24

According to German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle on July 24, Berlin will lend Libya's rebel council US$143mn for civil and humanitarian purposes. The loan could be repaid once... 2011-07-25

As of late June, there was little indication that Libya's political crisis was approaching its end. At this point, it remains difficult to ascertain the true extent of the economic... 2011-06-17