Libya reels from assassination, oil strikes and central bank turmoil

Libya reels from assassination, oil strikes and central bank turmoil Elis Gjevori on Wed, 08/12/2026 - 11:41 The violence has shaken claims of stability and placed further pressure on Libya’s divided authorities Black smoke rises during a fire at the Zawiya refinery, Libya’s second-largest

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

“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.