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Nov 2, 2026

Libya's parliament appoints Fawzi Abukhuzam as central bank governor

Libya's eastern-based parliament voted to approve Fawzi Abukhuzam as the new central bank governor, the latest development as international powers push to reunify the divided OPEC member nation. The appointment follows the resignation of former governor Naji Issa.

Nov 2, 2026·3 sources
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  • ▪Military commander Khalifa Haftar backs the rival eastern Libyan administration based in Benghazi, where parliament sits under his control.
  • ▪Eastern parliament spokesperson Abdullah Bliheg reported that 78 of the 90 members present voted on November 2, 2026, to appoint Fawzi Abukhuzam as Central Bank of Libya governor after accepting Naji Issa's resignation.
  • ▪Libya's parliament initially rejected central bank governor Naji Issa's August 2026 resignation request before announcing in October 2026 that it had accepted it.

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