The Central Bank of Libya confirmed in an exclusive statement to our source that the delay in settling the value of personal items is due to review and coverage verification processes. The full settlement, amounting to approximately $380 million, will be completed, along with the sale of $1.5 billion for letters of credit, which have […]
The French intelligence website Africa Intelligence reported on Sunday that a Libyan initiative has been launched at the United Nations to sanction those involved in the mismanagement of Libya’s frozen assets. According to the French website, a Libyan committee recognized by the House of Representatives has requested that the United Nations review the frozen funds […]
Our source has exclusively obtained a letter from the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Libyan Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Company (LPTIC) in the Eastern Region, addressed to the Attorney General. In the letter, he filed a complaint and requested an investigation into the decision issued by LPTIC in the Western Region […]
The International Monetary Fund has published a research paper on subsidy reforms in Arab countries, co-authored by Libyan economist Haitham Turok. The paper noted that energy subsidies—whether for fuel, gas, or electricity—remain widespread across the Arab world, leading to significant financial, economic, and environmental costs. Arab countries with more extensive energy subsidies tend to record, […]
Written by Economics Professor Anas Al-Amin Libya is not an exception in the region when we hear of an American company called K2 Integrity entering the financial scene under the banner of reform and transparency. Before us, this company had already entered Iraq, embedding itself within the deepest layers of its banking institutions, with the […]
Economics professor Helmi Al-Gmati wrote: The quarterly data issued by the Central Bank of Libya up to June 30, 2025, indicate that the cash shortage crisis in commercial banks is not due to a scarcity in the total money supply, but rather to a structural imbalance in the components of the monetary base (Currency with […]
The Central Bank of Libya revealed in an exclusive statement to our source that the phase of withdrawing currency denominations was exhausting for both banks and the national economy, posing major challenges. It added: “We are now beginning new steps toward restoring stability in the market and compensating for the liquidity shortage. We will intervene […]
The French website Africa Intelligence revealed that Erik Prince, founder of the notorious private security company Blackwater, is preparing to return to Libya—but this time through the oil sector rather than security operations. The site explained that Prince, a former U.S. Navy officer and founder of Frontier Services Group and Victus Global, is currently leading […]
The Central Bank of Libya exclusively told our source that it had no choice but to make the decision to preserve the integrity of the national currency. The withdrawal of 50 and 20 dinar notes was a national and historic decision aimed at saving what could be saved, and the bank assumes full responsibility despite […]
Economic analyst Khaled Al-Zantouti told our source in an exclusive statement:“I don’t understand the origin of the term ‘burning a check’ — burning consumes the entire check, not just part of it!” He continued:“Away from the showy discussions of some so-called ‘analysts’ about economic theories, money supply, and monetary bases — with their often unrealistic […]
Libyan businessman Hosni Bey told our source in an exclusive statement that speculation on the Libyan dinar — known as “burning cheques” — is a crime, stressing that protecting the economy and citizens starts by cutting off the sources of profit gained through such acts. He explained that speculation on the dinar, or “burning cheques,” […]
The Embassy of Bangladesh in Libya announced on Monday that through the continuous efforts of the Bangladeshi Embassy in Tripoli, and in full cooperation with the Government of National Unity, 309 Bangladeshi nationals who wished to voluntarily return home were repatriated from Tripoli to Bangladesh on October 9, 2025. The embassy stated that the returnees […]
The Central Bank of Libya confirmed in an exclusive statement to our source that a large-scale purchase of foreign currency is contributing to the rise in the dollar exchange rate. The source of these purchases is one of the commercial banks, which finances the expenses of certain entities and destinations for the currency in some […]
Economic expert Idris Al-Sharif told our source exclusively: “The Libyan economy is a simple cash-based economy. Despite efforts to expand electronic payment services, which have achieved remarkable success over the past year, the preference for liquidity—arising from the fact that many economic activities and transactions can only be conducted in cash—forces citizens to seek cash […]
By Economic Expert Ibrahim Wali: The central bank is not merely a governor, a deputy governor, and a group of employees — it is a collective of minds possessing scientific knowledge and vast experience in monetary, economic, and legal affairs. These minds operate within an institution endowed with broad powers and independence in the exercise […]
