Local News: Political News
Takala Rejects the Resignation of Naji Issa and Calls on Him to Continue Serving as Governor of the Central Bank of Libya
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Tripoli, August 16, 2026 (LANA) – President of the High Council of State Mohamed Takala officially rejected the resignation of Naji Issa, Governor of the Central Bank of Libya.In an official letter addressed to Central Bank Governor Naji Issa, Takala announced that he rejected and did not accept Issa’s resignation request, and called on him to continue carrying out his duties and assuming his responsibilities as Governor of the Central Bank of Libya....)...... Read more
Libyan-American Strategic Partnership Team Follows Up on Cooperation Tracks with the United States
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Tripoli, August 16, 2026 (LANA) – The Libyan-American Strategic Partnership Team held a meeting to follow up on cooperation tracks with the United States within the framework of the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), in implementation of the instructions of the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity to develop the partnership between the two countries.The Government Media Office stated that the team approved its report for the first half of 2026, documenting the course of work and the results, ... Read more
Oil and Gas and Economy and Trade Ministers of the Government of National Unity Discuss Market Developments and Supplies
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Tripoli, August 16, 2026 (LANA) – The Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Rajab Abdulsadiq, and the Minister of Economy and Trade of the Government of National Unity, Suhail Boushiha, discussed today, Sunday, developments in the local market, price levels and supplies, as well as a number of economic issues related to the energy sector.The Ministry of Oil and Gas stated that the two officials emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination between the two sectors in a manner that supports market stability, supply... Read more
Massad Boulos: Unifying institutions is a Libyan matter, and the United States supports efforts to achieve it.
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Tripoli, August 16, 2026 (LANA) – US Presidential Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, affirmed the United States' support for Libyan efforts aimed at unifying economic, security, and political institutions, thereby contributing to stability and creating the necessary conditions for progress in the political process.In an interview with the US-based Alhurra TV channel on Saturday, Paulus explained that Washington has a specific goal: to support Libyans in their efforts to unify the economy, security, and... Read more
Electricity company: Efforts continue to restore power after several production stations went offline
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Tripoli, August 16, 2026 (LANA) – Technical teams from the General Electricity Company have begun investigating the cause of the explosion that occurred near the Zawiya power station, which led to the shutdown of several generating units. Efforts are ongoing to determine the technical circumstances of the incident.In a statement published last night on its official page, the company reported that work is continuing to gradually restore power, anticipating a return to normal electricity supply.... Read more
