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Libya starts using new exchange rate as economy struggles



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Central Bank devalues the country’s currency in a bid to save the faltering economy damaged by years of conflict.The Central Bank of Libya on Sunday introduced a new unified exchange rate agreed last month after years of division between rival branches based on opposing sides of the front line.
As part of the change, the internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli suspended a fee on foreign currency transactions that it introduced two years ago to bring the official rate closer to the black market rate.
The Central Bank of Libya board agreed to the new …

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