Local News: Political News
Al-Koni Calls on Central Bank Governor to Reconsider and Withdraw His Resignation
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Tripoli, August 11, 2026 (LANA) – Presidential Council member Musa Al-Koni called on Governor of the Central Bank of Libya Naji Issa to reconsider and withdraw his resignation and continue carrying out his duties in a manner that ensures the continuity of the bank’s operations and preserves its independence, unity, and professionalism, until this sensitive phase is overcome and the institutional conditions necessary to ensure a stable and orderly transition, when appropriate, are firmly established.In a letter addressed to the... Read more
Government of National Unity Calls on Prosecutor General to Investigate Explosion Targeting Major General Fawzi Al-Mansouri in Benghazi
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Tripoli, August 11, 2026 (LANA) – The Government of National Unity condemned the explosion that targeted Major General Fawzi Al-Mansouri in the Al-Sayyida Aisha neighborhood of Benghazi yesterday, Monday, resulting in his death, and described it as a terrorist bombing.In a statement issued today, Tuesday, the government affirmed that condemning acts of terrorism and violence remains a firm national and principled position, regardless of the positions or alignments produced by years of conflict and the involvement of some in... Read more
Ministry of Oil and Gas Condemns Attack on Zawiya Oil Complex.
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Tripoli, 11 August 2026 (Lana) The GNU Ministry of Oil and Gas strongly condemned a series of attacks targeting vital facilities in Zawiya, most recently drone strikes on the oil complex, Zawiya Refinery, and the water desalination plant, in addition to an incident that resulted in the ignition and collapse of Tank No. (402-T), belonging to the Brega Petroleum Marketing Company, which contained approximately 4.5 million liters of gasoline.In a statement published on its official page,... Read more
Presidential Council member Abdullah Al-Lafi is monitoring the situation at the Zawiya refinery.
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Zawiya, August 10, 2026 (LANA) – Presidential Council member Abdullah Al-Lafi is monitoring the situation in the Zawiya refinery, communicating with all parties involved, and assessing the extent of the damage to one of the refinery's tanks.Al-Lafi confirmed that firefighters are carrying out their duties, that the situation is under control, and that a committee has been formed to investigate the incident....)...... Read more
Brega Oil Company: A fire broke out in one of the diesel tanks at the Zawiya oil depot.
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Zawiya, August 10, 2026 (LANA) – Brega Oil Marketing Company announced a fire broke out, accompanied by thick smoke, in gasoline tank number (402) at the Zawiya oil depot. The tank was damaged under circumstances which remain unknown.Firefighting, safety, and emergency teams immediately began responding to the fire according to approved response plans. Simultaneously, cooling operations were carried out on adjacent tanks to prevent the fire from spreading. The situation is being monitored and the damage assessed, and any... Read more
