From conflict to co-working, Libyan youths share space

Nuqta manager Rayan said parents of young girls that accompanied them to get an idea of the place very quickly felt reassured after visiting. — AFP

For those needing space to do business in Libya, a country beset by frequent blackouts and internet cuts after a decade of war, co-working has become increasingly popular.

Overcoming both restrictions to stem the coronavirus pandemic and the conflicts that have riven the oil-rich North African nation since the 2011 uprising that ousted long-time dictator Moamer Kadhafi, shared workspaces are booming especially in the capital Tripoli.