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Economy· August 17, 2026 at 11:03 a.m.

Libya's State Council Rejects Central Bank Governor's Resignation

Libya's State Council Rejects Central Bank Governor's Resignation

Key takeaways

  • Libyan Central Bank Governor Al-Siddiq Al-Kabir resigns
  • Resignation rejected by the State Council
  • Power struggle between State Council and Presidential Council

The Libyan State Council has rejected the resignation of Central Bank Governor, Al-Siddiq Al-Kabir. The move comes amidst ongoing political and economic instability in the country. Al-Kabir submitted his resignation on Monday, citing personal reasons, but the State Council deemed it unacceptable due to the sensitive state of Libya's financial sector.

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