Central banking in conflicts
Sudanese army takes control of central bank
Military says it has retaken key buildings from rebel group
Libyan central bank calls for prompt transfer of oil revenues
Bank cites growing demand for FX, as state oil company insists transfers have been regular
Conflict casts doubt on viability of Sudan’s new banknotes
Concerns over regime’s stability may undermine its efforts to swap out old currency, says analyst
Fake it ’til you break it: the battle against disinformation
Transparency, beefed-up comms and AI are all being enlisted in central banks’ fight against falsehood
Lebanese central bank increases withdrawal allowances for month
Equivalent of two monthly payments allowed in view of Israeli attacks
Lebanese central bank urged to allow more cash withdrawals
Depositors unable to draw on savings as Israeli incursion with Israel continues
PMA governor calls on Palestinians to use electronic payments
Businesses in West Bank and Gaza continue to register negative growth
Israel holds rates as conflict continues
Central bank revises inflation and growth forecasts
Libya’s rival factions nominate new central bank governor
Appointment under compromise agreement still has to be approved by parliament aligned with eastern forces
Libyan factions agree compromise over central bank leadership
UN mission mediated talks after former governor fled
Bank of Israel extends credit benefits for war-affected citizens
Three-month extension follows escalation of conflict with Hezbollah
Libya’s central bank governor flees country, say reports
Move follows attempts by armed groups to break into CBL’s Tripoli headquarters
Libya’s central bank suspends operations as crisis worsens
Armed groups attempt to break into headquarters and depose governor aligned with rival authorities
Libya’s eastern authorities shut oilfields over CBL governor row
Move follows second attempt to storm central bank in capital Tripoli
Libya’s central bank resumes operations
Move follows “safe return” of kidnapped official
Libyan central bank halts work after IT director abducted
Kidnapping comes after armed protesters call for governor’s resignation
Former IMF economist to be next Bangladesh Bank governor
Ahsan Habib Mansur will take over after predecessor was forced out of office following protests
Bangladesh central bank’s governor steps down
Abdur Rouf Talukder’s departure comes days after protests forced deputy governors to resign
Protesters force Bangladesh Bank deputy governors to resign
Governor’s whereabouts unknown after demonstrations cause prime minister to flee
Palestinian Monetary Authority launches instant payment system
Move aimed at providing alternative to traditional services damaged during conflict
Bangladesh Bank website hacked by protestors
Other government websites also inaccessible amid crackdown on protests