Libya’s fragile economy is facing renewed turmoil as the Central Bank of Libya launches an emergency recall of 50 and 20 dinar banknotes after uncovering a massive wave of counterfeit currency in circulation. Authorities say the fake banknotes many allegedly printed in Russia under a rival administration during the country’s political divide have triggered a […]
Hundreds of protesters in Libya gathered on Friday demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah and his government. The protests escalated when some demonstrators attempted to storm his office, resulting in the death of a security force member. At least three government ministers stepped down in solidarity with the protesters, who have been calling […]
On Wednesday, 12 February, 2025, Libya’s state minister for cabinet affairs, Adel Juma, was the target of a violent assassination attempt when gunmen opened fire on his vehicle in the heart of the capital, Tripoli. The attack has sparked widespread condemnation from both local authorities and citizens, underlining the ongoing instability that continues to plague […]