Total power outage hits E. and S. Libya

NAMPA / Xinhua

2026-08-01

TRIPOLI, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Eastern and southern Libya, along with some areas in western Libya, experienced a complete power outage early Saturday, according to local media. It's not immediately clear what caused the widespread blackout, or when power supply will be restored. Libya has been witnessing frequent electricity outages in recent days, coupled with a heatwave affecting the country. The power sector faces challenges including i......

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