Day: August 13, 2026
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Libya’s Central Bank Crisis Becomes a National Security Risk as Reform Committee Takes Shape
Libya’s Central Bank governor, Naji Issa, has met with High State Council (HSC) head Mohamed Takala as political institutions move to prevent a new crisis around the country’s financial system. The meeting comes days after Issa submitted his resignation, raising fresh concerns about institutional stability and the political struggle over Libya’s public finances. The HSC…
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Zawiya Power Substation Attack Exposes Libya’s Growing Critical Infrastructure Security Risk
The destruction of a major electricity substation in Zawiya has pushed Libya’s deteriorating security situation into a new phase, with attacks now directly threatening the infrastructure that keeps homes, businesses and strategic facilities operating. On August 12, Libya’s General Electricity Company (GECOL) said an attack completely burned down the 30/11 kV substation in southern Zawiya…