Libya has Africa's largest oil reserves, but unrest continues in the country. According to Bloomberg, Libya's attorney general has ordered the arrest of the country's oil minister - but it is unclear who currently holds the post, reports UNN.
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Libya's chief prosecutor has ordered the arrest of the country's oil minister: he is accused of behavior "incompatible" with his post.
Who currently holds the post - amid political upheaval - is not exactly clear.
Meanwhile, Libya's National Oil Company (NOC) announced the suspension of oil production at the country's largest oilfield in southern Libya.
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The company cited "force majeure," which means it is exempt from liability if supply contracts are not fulfilled, French Radio International reported.
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The shutdown is worrying European markets, especially in view of the crisis in the Middle East.
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In 2023, Libya, Africa's largest oil reserve, became the first to produce oil, surpassing Nigeria. The country is very attractive because its oil is very close to the surface and a barrel of it costs only $1 to produce.
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