This is the English translation of today’s speech, 20th September 2011, by libyan leader Gaddafi. “All should be aware that the government of Libya is the Jamahiriya government, that the power belongs to the men and women of the Popular Conferences and the People’s Committees in Libya. This Government by the People will never fail […]
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Turkey PM hails 'sacrifice' of Libyan people
Turkey’s prime minister has visited Libya in the latest leg of his North Africa tour, a day after French and British leaders won a hero’s welcome there for helping to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi.
Libya: view of Russia's UN ambassador, Churkin
A failure to properly implement UN resolution 1973 aimed at protecting civilians in Libya crystallized into a full-scale civil war and foreign invasion, argues Russia’s UN ambassador, Vitaly Churkin.
Libyan revolutionary leader calls for 'unity'
Mustafa Abdul-Jalil tells a crowd of thousands gathered in Tripoli’s Martyr’s Square not to indulge in ‘recrimination’ against the old regime.
DR Congo: lack of tolerance rises before elections
Lack of political tolerance is increasing before the presidential and legislative elections of November 2011 in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
DR Congo Elections: Submission of application for candidates
DR Congo Elections: Submission of application for candidates The electoral commission has given chance to candidates living in Kinshasa, who want to become Member of Parliament in the next elections but failed to arrive in the headquarter of their provinces for registration, to register in Kinhasa. This decision is different from the one made before, […]
Ivory Coast reconciliation commission launched
Ivory Coast’s Truth, Reconciliation and Dialogue Commission has launched, with its star member – footballer Didier Drogba – absent from its first meeting.
The Emir and the Colonel, Qatar's role in Libya
Qatar was the first Arab nation to support the allied forces and send its jets into Libya. A move praised by western leaders calling it a turning point for the region.
South Africa police out in force for Malema hearing
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 31 – With his political career at stake, firebrand South African politician Julius Malema faced a ruling ANC disciplinary hearing for a second day on Wednesday as Johannesburg police deployed in force to prevent any repeat of riots by Malema’s supporters.
Hague UN "discussing" mission to Libya
The British foreign secretary William Hague explains that discussions are ongoing to set the terms of a United Nations mission to Libya.