AGP Executive Report

Tripoli Floods: Heavy rain killed two people, flooded homes and roads, and overwhelmed drainage systems in the capital; power was cut in affected areas and rescue teams were deployed. Migration Policy: The EU pledged $29 million for border management, search-and-rescue and anti-smuggling work in eastern Libya, deepening cooperation with Haftar-aligned authorities. UN figures show 81% of migrants who reached Italy by sea from January to August departed Libya. Political Deadlock: Libya’s rival camps have backed an agreement that could pave the way for elections within two years, but the High Council of State rejected it. Analysts warn that disbanding militias without a plan for their weapons could fuel trafficking across the Sahel. Rights Concerns: Human Rights Watch says eastern forces have executed at least 31 people after grossly unfair military trials and warns dozens more prisoners face imminent execution. Power Shift: Parliament replaced Aguila Saleh after 12 years as speaker; an analysis says the move may strengthen Saddam Haftar’s influence.

Floods: Torrential rain inundated Tripoli on Tuesday, killing two people, flooding roads and submerging vehicles; power was cut in some areas as a precaution. Maritime Dispute: Libya warned Greece that planned energy surveys south of Crete could stall maritime border talks, arguing the work overlaps its claimed continental shelf. Business Ties: Libya inaugurated a joint chamber with China to promote trade and investment, while officials also discussed economic partnerships with Maltese and Pakistani delegations. Migration: The EU approved an additional €25 million for border management, search-and-rescue and anti-smuggling work in eastern Libya, expanding cooperation with authorities there. Lockerbie Case: Abu Agila Masud says he was abducted in Libya and unlawfully transferred to US custody in 2021; he is asking a judge to dismiss the case ahead of his scheduled January 2027 trial. Social Policy: Libya and Lebanon signed the founding statute of an Arab center focused on social policy studies and poverty reduction.

Lockerbie Case: Abu Agila Masud says armed men abducted him in Libya and handed him to US agents in an unlawful operation. He is asking a judge to dismiss the case; his trial is scheduled for January 2027. Politics: Eastern-based lawmakers ousted Aguila Saleh after 12 years as speaker and elected Salheen Abdel-Nabi in a rare parliamentary shake-up. Social Policy: Libya and Lebanon signed the statute of an Arab League center focused on social policy and poverty reduction. Futsal: Libya began its Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 3–1 loss to Zambia in Morocco. Health and Culture: Benghazi’s early cancer-detection program recorded five cases in two months, while a feature spotlights Libyan women keeping traditional crafts alive. Energy: Pakistan is exploring crude oil imports from Libya following talks between the two countries’ oil ministers.

Lockerbie Case: A suspect in the 1988 bombing says he was illegally taken from Libya in a “cloak-and-dagger” operation to face trial in the United States. Economic Reform: Central Bank Governor Naji Issa and a U.S. Treasury official discussed unified public spending, banking oversight and efforts to curb fuel and goods smuggling. Oil Trade: Pakistan is urging refiners to consider Libyan crude as it seeks alternatives amid Middle East supply disruptions. Security: Authorities in eastern Libya seized about 400 kilograms of hashish near Tobruk; a separate operation in Kufra recovered more than 1.3 million narcotic pills after a firefight. Futsal: Libya opened its Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Zambia in Rabat, aiming to improve on its third-place finish in 2024. Arms Trafficking: Libya joined officers from 11 other African countries in Nigeria for training to identify and trace illicit weapons. Eastern Parliament: Lawmakers ousted Aguila Saleh after 12 years as speaker and elected a successor in a rare leadership shake-up.

Futsal: Libya opened the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations against Zambia in Rabat, seeking to build on its third-place finish in 2024. Drug Crackdown: Authorities seized about 400 kilograms of hashish near Tobruk, while a separate operation in Kufra recovered more than 1.3 million narcotic pills after a firefight that injured three soldiers. Diplomacy: Tripoli hosted an African Union meeting on reforming the UN Security Council, with participating ministers calling for fairer African representation. Rights: Four reported disappearances and arrests in western and southern Libya have prompted calls to establish the men’s whereabouts and ensure their safety. US Visas: Libya is among 19 countries whose nationals face a full US visa suspension, with limited exceptions. Oil Trade: South Africa imported nearly one million barrels of Libyan crude in September, only the second such shipment since 2013.

Fuel Dispute: Brega says it dispatched 2.6 million litres of fuel to southern Libya over the weekend, disputing Sebha officials’ claim that the region had gone three days without deliveries; the first truck had only just reached the depot. African Diplomacy: Tripoli hosted an African Union ministerial meeting on Security Council reform, with participants pressing for fairer African representation. Drug Trafficking: Iraqi and Libyan authorities say they foiled an attempt to smuggle 1.2 million Captagon pills into Libya and arrested a Libyan suspect. Oil Markets: South Africa imported nearly one million barrels of Libyan crude in September, only the second such shipment since 2013, as buyers diversify supply. Eastern Politics: Libya’s eastern-based parliament removed Aguila Saleh as speaker after 12 years and elected Al-Salheen Abdel-Nabi. Health and Culture: Benghazi’s early-detection programme identified five cancer cases in two months, while two women in Tripoli are turning traditional Nafusa Mountain weaving into a small business.

AU Diplomacy: Algeria’s foreign minister Ahmed Attaf arrived in Tripoli for an African Union meeting on reforming the UN Security Council and securing fairer representation for Africa. Political Shift: Eastern Libya’s parliament has replaced Aguila Saleh as speaker after 12 years, electing Al-Salheen Abdel-Nabi. Culture: In Tripoli’s old city, cousins Zeinab and Aisha Madi are turning traditional weaving learned in the Nafusa Mountains into a small business, keeping a family craft alive. Health: Benghazi’s free early-detection program identified five cancer cases at three clinics in August and September; patients were referred for further care, and the ministry is urging regular screening. Fuel Shortages: Southern Libya faced a third straight day without fuel deliveries, prompting Sebha to prepare to restart its barcode-based refuelling system to organize distribution.

Russian Presence: A report tracks Russian cargo ships near Tobruk and changes at eastern Libyan air bases, raising questions about Moscow’s military foothold in the country. Southern Fuel Crisis: Sebha officials say no fuel shipments reached the south for three days, blaming Brega Oil Marketing; the municipality plans to restart a barcode system to manage distribution. Trade Rules: Tripoli’s Chamber of Commerce will review import Resolution 449, with members questioning whether banks and businesses are ready to implement the digital registration system. Security: Forces in Kufra seized more than 1.3 million narcotic pills after a firefight with smugglers that injured three soldiers. Political Shift: Eastern-based lawmakers removed Aguila Saleh after 12 years as parliament speaker and elected a successor, in a rare shake-up amid Libya’s political deadlock. Culture: In Tripoli’s old city, cousins from the Nafusa Mountains are turning traditional wool weaving into a business and keeping a family craft alive.

Anti-Drug Operation: Libyan forces seized more than 1.3 million narcotic pills after a firefight with smugglers in Kufra. Three soldiers were injured in the raid on trafficking hideouts. Healthcare: Medical teams are bringing screenings, follow-up care and health advice to residents of Tigrhay through the Ministry of Health’s visiting-worker program. Migration: The Kurdistan Region repatriated 11 Kurdish men from Libya, while efforts continue to locate 10 others reported missing. Trade: Libya and Romania signed a veterinary health agreement covering imports of livestock, meat, fish and poultry. Political Shift: Parliament replaced Aguila Saleh as speaker after 12 years, electing Salheen Abdel-Nabi in a rare leadership change.

Counter-Narcotics: A Libyan military brigade says it seized more than 1.3 million narcotic pills after a firefight with smugglers near Kufra. Three soldiers were injured. Migrant Returns: Eleven Kurdish men stranded in Libya have returned to the Kurdistan Region; authorities are still searching for 10 others reported missing. Fuel Access: Sebha Municipality says its refuelling barcode system will resume next week to ease access and congestion, though residents have faced days-long queues and objected to the fees. Parliamentary Shake-Up: Eastern-based lawmakers removed Aguila Saleh after 12 years as speaker and elected Salheen Abdel-Nabi, a rare leadership change amid Libya’s political deadlock. Trade and Industry: Libya signed a veterinary certificate agreement with Romania to facilitate imports of livestock and meat, while its Green Industry Centre discussed sustainability cooperation with Turkish firm VECSUS.

Fuel Access: Sebha Municipality says the barcode refuelling system will return next week to organize fuel distribution and ease congestion. Residents have previously objected to fees and long waits caused by shortages. Migrant Safety: Eleven Kurdish migrants stranded in Libya have returned to the Kurdistan Region, bringing recent repatriations to 44. Separately, officials in Kenya’s Garissa county warn that traffickers are luring young people onto dangerous migration routes through Libya. Political Shake-up: Eastern Libya’s parliament has removed Aguila Saleh after 12 years and elected Salheen Abdel-Nabi as speaker, amid growing discontent. Industry and Technology: Libya and the United States signed a cooperation framework covering digital infrastructure, AI and cybersecurity. Libya’s Green Industry Centre also held talks with Turkish firm VECSUS on carbon tracking, waste recycling and industrial sustainability. Community and Safety: The University of Benghazi launched a free sewing course for students and staff. In Misrata, demining teams cleared 14,066 explosive items from farmland between January and September, giving displaced residents the option to return.

Community Skills: Benghazi University has opened a free sewing course for students and staff, part of a wider programme offering practical training and support. Investment: Misrata Free Zone officials and Italy’s ambassador discussed new investment opportunities, while Benghazi’s Chamber of Commerce explored trade and industrial links with Bangladesh. Explosive Remnants: Demining teams cleared more than 14,000 explosive items from farmland near Misrata between January and September, helping displaced residents consider returning. Parliament: Eastern lawmakers ousted Aguila Saleh after 12 years as speaker and elected Al-Salheen Abdel-Nabi, following rule changes limiting leadership terms; the shift could deepen divisions in Libya’s political landscape. Digital Cooperation: Libya and the United States signed a framework covering areas including cybersecurity, digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence.

Parliamentary Shake-up: Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives removed Aguila Saleh after 12 years and elected Al-Salheen Abdel-Nabi as speaker. The move follows rule changes limiting the speaker and deputies to one-year terms, but Saleh disputes the session’s legality. Explosive Ordnance: Demining teams cleared 14,066 explosive items from farmland near Misrata between January and September, helping displaced residents consider returning to their land. AFCON Qualifying: Libya earned a 2-2 draw against Botswana in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Air Links: Greece’s Aegean Airlines is preparing flights to Tripoli and Benghazi from May 2027, pending regulatory checks. Trade and Industry: Libya and China discussed resuming Chinese company projects and cooperation on infrastructure and renewable energy. In Misrata, steelmaker LISCO launched a project to recycle furnace slag for use in construction and other industries.

Eastern Parliament: Lawmakers in Benghazi replaced Aguila Saleh after nearly 12 years, electing Al-Salhin Abdul Nabi al-Obeidi following rule changes. Saleh disputes the vote’s legality, as the shake-up signals shifting power in the east. Air Links: Air Algérie will restart twice-weekly Algiers–Tripoli flights on October 28. Aegean Airlines is also planning Tripoli and Benghazi services for May 2027, subject to approvals. Coastal Livelihoods: Libyan fishers say industrial trawling is depleting stocks and cutting into small-boat incomes. One Al Khoms fisherman says his earnings have fallen from as much as 2,000 dinars per trip to less than 300. Education: Teachers’ strike action has spread across Libya, with the union calling for major reforms and improved pay.

Eastern Parliament: Lawmakers in Benghazi replaced Aguila Saleh after nearly 12 years as speaker, electing Al-Salhin Abdul Nabi al-Obeidi. Saleh disputes the vote’s legality, which comes amid a wider struggle over power in eastern Libya. Education: Teachers’ strike rallies are spreading across Libya as unions press for higher pay and major reforms. Trade: Tripoli’s Economy Ministry has banned exports of agricultural produce and locally made food products, as well as the re-export of imported goods. Travel Links: Air Algérie plans to resume flights to Tripoli on October 28, with two weekly services to Mitiga. Border Security: Libyan officials from several ministries and customs received EU-backed training in Italy on biometric checks and detecting fraudulent documents. Sport: Libya will face Morocco, Zambia and Algeria in the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, hosted in Rabat from October 12 to 21.

Libya Politics: Libya’s parliament has ousted long-time speaker Aguila Saleh after 12 years, replacing him with Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi—an east-based power shift analysts link to internal Haftar camp changes. Oil & Gas: The National Oil Corporation says it expects a 100,000-barrel-per-day production boost via Waha and North Jalo fields, in partnership with Total and ConocoPhillips, while also pushing new exploration blocks for early 2027. Border & Trade Security: EU-backed EUBAM Libya trained Libyan border officials in biometric checks and electronic document security in Italy, including fraud detection and port control mentoring. Banking & Payments: Libya’s Central Bank reported electronic transactions hit about 865 billion Libyan dinars by end-September, alongside plans to expand cash liquidity distribution and electronic payment options. Health Cooperation: Libya’s Health Ministry delegation met Jordanian counterparts on oversight, accreditation, epidemic surveillance, and digital health transformation. Sports & Community: Libya’s sailors joined an SSL Emerging Nations Programme training in the Seychelles, building national teams and local sailing communities.