Libya central bank governor resigns amid political pressure over oil money

Libya · FINANCE Key Facts —Resignation submitted: Governor Naji Issa handed his resignation to the House of Representatives and the High Council of State on 9 August 2026, describing the reasons as sensitive. —Stay-on request: High Council of State head Mohamed Takala urged Issa to remain temporarily to preserve financ

The governor of Libya's central bank, Naji Issa, has resigned without giving a reason, several reports said on Monday.

The governor of Libya's Central Bank (CBL), Naji Issa, has submitted his resignation to the country's two rival parliaments, without specifying reasons

BEIRUT, Aug 10 (Reuters) - A Lebanese judge on Monday indicted former central bank governor Riad Salameh and a former commercial banker, accusing them of financial crimes including embezzlement and illicit enrichment, a senior Lebanese judicial source told Reuters. Salameh, who headed the Lebanese Central Bank for thre

BEIRUT, Aug 10 - A Lebanese judge on Monday indicted former central bank governor Riad Salameh and a former commercial banker, accusing them of financial crimes including embezzlement and illicit enrichment, a senior Lebanese judicial source told Reuters.

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has nominated Destry Damayanti as the sole candidate for central bank governor, a move closely watched by markets.

Indonesia nominates Destry Damayanti as sole candidate for central bank governor  Reuters

“No matter what President Trump tries to do next, this much is clear under the facts and Supreme Court precedent — there is no valid cause for removing Governor Cook."

Two months after he was blocked by the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump has resumed his effort to oust Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook as part of an effort to stack the central bank’s board with more allies.