Day: June 9, 2026
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Libya’s “Central Region” Plan: Decentralization or Early Federal Drift?
Mayors from nine key Libyan cities met in Misrata this week and announced the formation of a new “Central Libya Region.” The proposal would expand Libya’s administrative structure from three regions into four, adding a central bloc that covers major coastal and inland cities. The announcement includes Misrata, Zliten, Al-Khums, Bani Walid, Tarhuna, Masallata, Qasr…
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Beyond Electricity: Why Libya’s Power Grid Has Become a National Security Challenge
Libya’s government has moved quickly to prepare for another difficult summer. Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah recently ordered an urgent meeting between the National Oil Corporation (NOC) and the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) to ensure adequate fuel supplies for power generation during the peak demand season. The move reflects a growing concern inside government…