But co-working space managers have come up with solutions, providing those needing to connect online with everything from backup electricity generators and solar panels to power inverters. Violence has riven the North African nation since 2011; this November 01, 2020 picture shows fighters firing during a funeral / © AFP/File"People come for our services," said Youssef al-Rayan, manager of the Nuqta co-working space, which opened in 2017. - 'Community of freelancers' -Youssef al-Rayan, manager of the Nuqta coworking space, explains what he believes are the advantages of a shared space / © AFPSome work on the terrace overlooking the street, sipping coffees -- ordered online -- from cafes. The co-working spaces had to close when eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar in April 2019 launched an aborted offensive to seize Tripoli, seat of the UN-recognised Government of National Accord. The work spaces are not for everyone, because costs are prohibitive for many.

Source: Libya Today February 17, 2021 03:11 UTC