Libya
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Libya Claim Puts Italy and Turkey in the Spotlight
A commentary says remarks attributed to Donald Trump could point to a Turkish gain in Libya after an alleged Italian policy shift. Turkey has longstanding ties and influence, but no verified agreement or transfer shows it is taking Italy's place. Energy disruption and a nationwide teachers' strike reveal pressure at home.
Libya weighs US border-screening technology
Libya has discussed inspection technology and staff training with two US suppliers. No purchase or deployment has been confirmed, and the talks sit within a broader agenda on security coordination and migration management.
Nafoora Review Centers on Falling Reservoir Pressure
AGOCO, Libya's National Oil Corporation and Austria's OMV met in Benghazi on October 1 to discuss falling pressure at the Nafoora field. They have not publicly announced an engineering solution, development timetable or output target.
African Union Reopens Tripoli Office to Deepen Libya Engagement
The African Union has returned to Tripoli after an 11-year closure, reopening a direct channel for cooperation. Libya remains politically divided, with its institutions still facing major challenges.
Libya's Teachers Keep Public Schools Shut Over Pay
A teachers' strike has delayed the start of public classes for about 1.6 million students across Libya. Educators want pay aligned with state salary scales, overdue wages, overtime compensation and health coverage.
Italy Challenges Libya's Mediterranean Maritime Claims
Italy has updated its maritime baselines at the UN and separately protested Libya's continental-shelf claims. The dispute reaches beyond maps, with gas infrastructure and submarine cables crossing a crowded Mediterranean.
Saddam Haftar and Bahrain Back Libya's UN-Led Election Track
At a Benghazi meeting, Saddam Haftar and a Bahraini delegation backed UN-led efforts to unify Libya's institutions. The August framework sets up to 24 months for work on electoral and institutional questions, but sets no voting date and does not settle the legal dispute.
Tripoli Construction Exhibition Expects About 150 Companies
Around 150 local and international companies are expected at Tripoli's 8 to 11 November 2026 construction exhibition. An architecture forum, an ODAC-backed schools initiative and current public tenders could bring suppliers into contact with Libyan agencies, but attendance alone does not guarantee contracts.
Libya Adopts National Rules to Curb Medical Supply Waste
Libya's Medical Supply Organisation says its new guidance will address expired medicines, stagnant stock and spoilage. It also sets out plans for surplus redistribution and early warnings, but the full rules and any quantified savings have not been independently published.
Egypt Backs UN Push for Simultaneous Libya Elections
At a Cairo meeting, Badr Abdelatty backed the UN roadmap and simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections. Its first steps include work on election laws and a new elections commission board, but disputes over legal approval and Libya's divided institutions remain unresolved.
Libya Sets Out National Early Warning Roadmap
Workshops in Tripoli have produced a roadmap to link risk data, hazard monitoring, public alerts and emergency response across Libya. Recent deadly floods and nationwide weather alerts show the challenge of turning that plan into coordinated action by 2027.
Gulf Investors Put More Money into Libya and Algeria
Qatar's $1 billion Libyan oil deal and Gulf-backed projects in Algeria are drawing capital to North Africa's energy sector. Libya's new licensing round offers fresh openings, but political divisions and infrastructure needs remain central to the investment risks.
Saddam Haftar Reportedly Met Netanyahu in the UAE
Il Foglio reported that Saddam Haftar met Benjamin Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi, but the meeting has not been independently verified. Netanyahu's UAE visit and meeting with President Mohamed bin Zayed were confirmed; no official account confirms a meeting with Haftar.
Netanyahu's UAE visit confirmed; alleged Haftar meeting remains unverified
Israeli officials and the UAE state news agency WAM confirmed Netanyahu's visit to Abu Dhabi and his meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. A separate report by Il Foglio that he met Saddam Haftar remains unverified.
Israel Monitors Turkey-Libya Maritime Corridor
Israeli security reporting has focused on the possible effects of the Turkey-Libya maritime agreement on shipping and planned energy links. The dispute remains unresolved: Ankara relies on the 2019 memoranda, while Greece rejects the maritime arrangement.
Libya and Oman Continue Energy Talks, but No Deal Is Public
Libya's Government of National Unity says talks with OQEP covered investment portfolios and possible cooperation under a June memorandum with the Libyan Investment Authority. No new project, funding commitment or final agreement has been publicly confirmed.
Sharara output tops 300,000 barrels per day, NOC chairman says
The National Oil Corporation chairman says Sharara has resumed output above 300,000 barrels per day. Libya is exempt from OPEC production quotas, but pipeline flows and terminal loadings will be needed to confirm that the restart is sustained.
Libya and Ottobock discuss prosthetics cooperation
A Libyan Military Medical Services delegation has visited Ottobock in Germany to discuss prosthetics and rehabilitation. The talks follow a 2024 partnership agreement on supplies and training, but no new contract or implementation targets have been independently confirmed.
Libya reopens oil pipeline after $95 million disruption
Libya's National Oil Corporation says pumping from the Sharara field resumed after a five-day shutdown. The disruption cut production by 942,376 barrels and caused about $95 million in reported losses.
UN warns Libya oil infrastructure attacks could trigger sanctions
The four-day disruption cost Libya an estimated 720,362 barrels of crude and about $95 million in direct losses. The UN warned that attacks on oil infrastructure could prompt Security Council measures. The National Oil Corporation says pumping has resumed.
Libya and Malaysia Plan Product Exhibition to Expand Trade
Officials discussed a Malaysian-products exhibition in Libya, business travel and participation in the 2027 Tripoli International Fair. Malaysian exports to Libya rose 73.4% in the first eight months of 2026.
Libya's UN seat bid runs into its political divide
Libya is campaigning for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat as rival centres of power remain entrenched. The June 2027 vote will come before it is clear whether a new election framework can reunify state institutions.
Boulos rejects claim US plan would entrench rival Libyan families
Massad Boulos rejected claims that a US-backed effort to unify Libya would entrench two rival families, but did not confirm the proposal's terms. A separate UN-backed 4+4 agreement calls for a unified executive and presidential and parliamentary elections within 24 months.
Arab League and US press for Sudan truce as Libya election talks continue
In New York, Nabil Fahmy and US adviser Massad Boulos discussed Sudan and Libya. The Arab League called for a humanitarian truce in Sudan and a Libyan-led path to unified institutions and elections, while separate diplomatic efforts continued without a ceasefire agreement.
Ankara brings Libya's rival legislative leaders into talks
Aguila Saleh and Mohammed Takala met in Ankara and agreed to restart the 6+6 Committee. A separate UN-backed process is also moving forward, but disputes over election laws and institutional authority remain unresolved.
MÜSİAD Libya Seeks Business Partners at Istanbul Expo
At the 23-26 September Istanbul expo, MÜSİAD Libya is meeting Turkish and international firms to present opportunities in Libya and seek partners and suppliers. The event offers access to potential contacts, but no MÜSİAD Libya agreements have been independently confirmed.
Tripoli forum sets Korea-Libya investment talks in motion
Libyan institutions and Korean companies are due to meet in Tripoli on September 27 and 28. The forum will pair bilateral meetings with talks on investment and joint projects.
Libya's Savings and Real Estate Bank explores housing partnership with China's Sichuan Huayuan
Libya's Savings and Real Estate Investment Bank is looking to team up with China's Sichuan Huayuan Construction Engineering Co. The Tripoli talks show Libya's push to bring in foreign expertise and investment for its cities.
Russian military build-up in Libya exposes new Mediterranean risk for Europe
Italy dismisses reports of an imminent Russian drone threat in the Mediterranean but faces a more concrete challenge as Russia deepens its military and logistical foothold in Libya, raising the stakes for European and NATO security on the southern front.
Libya cracks down on secret boat workshops behind migrant crossings
Libyan security forces have uncovered hidden workshops making boats for migrant crossings to Europe. Officers have seized vessels and burned parts to break up the supply chain behind the so-called 'boats of death.'
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