Saif Gaddafi

Are the drums of war beating the week before elections in Libya?

There is still no final candidate list ahead of elections which is bringing the whole exercise into question.

Profiles of six influential Libyans running for president

Out of 90 candidates, these men stand out in the run-up to the December elections in Libya. The polls are shrouded in controversy for framing electoral laws that allow war criminals to run for the top post.

Son of former Libyan ruler Gaddafi runs for president

The Gaddafi era is still remembered by many Libyans as one of harsh autocracy, while Saif al Islam has been out of power for so long he may find it difficult to mobilise as much support as major rivals.