Authorities in Kufra Municipality have suspended truck traffic to and from Chad after several Libyan citizens were reportedly kidnapped and tortured on Chadian territory. The municipality said the move was a temporary, precautionary step until the safety of the abducted men could be guaranteed. In a statement, officials strongly condemned the attack, calling it a “clear violation of human rights”, and urged Chad to assume full responsibility for protecting Libyans inside its borders and ensuring they are not harmed. The municipality also stressed the need for close coordination between local authorities and community leaders while pursuing the case through legal channels. Footage circulating on social media was said to show Libyan truck drivers being assaulted in Chad, with reports that four men were taken.

The local maneuvers on the battlefield are part of a broader rebalancing of regional power, threat perception, and alliance structures within the Middle East. The erosion of state authority has reached a point where the central question is no longer which faction will prevail. For Gulf capitals, the strategic question has shifted from managing diffuse ideological threats to confronting a destabilizing regional power unconstrained by international norms. Yemen thus illustrates the defining characteristics of an emerging regional order. A renewed, if fragile, search for stability through centralized state authority is re-entering the regional agenda.

Customs officers in Misrata say they have foiled an attempt to smuggle almost €500,000 out of the country. In a statement, the Customs Authority said officers at Misrata Airport, working with internal security personnel, detained a Libyan passenger travelling to Istanbul after discovering a hidden belt containing €490,290. Officials said the case breaches Libya’s customs and currency regulations and that the suspect, along with the seized money, will be referred to prosecutors after legal procedures are completed. The authority said it would continue efforts to curb smuggling, which it warned undermines the national economy.

Photo: REUTERSOil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) is looking to explore hydrocarbon reserves overseas in association with Russian and Turkish energy companies. The company's objective is to boost energy supplies from different countries to help reduce Pakistan's energy import bill. According to the sources, Pakistan is at an advanced stage of talks with Turkish and Russian firms to form partnerships in Libya and Vietnam. Under the new arrangement, the participating interests will be held by Turkish Petroleum with 25% shareholding, PPL with a 35% stake, Mari Energies with 20% and OGDC with 20%. "OGDC will follow the same model of joint venture for onshore and offshore exploration with the Turkish firm in foreign countries," an official said.

The party won 197 of 255 seats, up from 163, strengthening President Alassane Ouattara’s hand as he pushes an agenda focused on attracting private investment to the world’s top cocoa producer. Former president Laurent Gbagbo’s party boycotted the vote, arguing it would not be credible. Gbagbo and Thiam were both barred from running in the October presidential election, which Ouattara won with more than 89% of the vote. She said allowing the policy to take effect now would strip beneficiaries of lawful status and could lead to immediate deportations. The ruling pauses the policy as similar court challenges play out over efforts to end TPS for migrants from other countries.

The General Teachers’ Union has called on the House of Representatives (HoR) to amend the law regulating salary increases in the education sector, in order to bring it in line with the increases granted to other sectors. In a statement, the union urged the approval of a fair salary increase for teachers and education sector employees, similar to those approved for members of Haftar’s forces, noting that the current financial situation and the state’s general budget make such an increase feasible. The union stressed that ensuring fairness in the distribution of salary increases and improving teachers’ living and professional conditions represents a genuine investment in the nation’s future, while also contributing to social stability and strengthening public trust in state institutions.

The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, has sent a message of condolence to Libya’s Presidential Council head, Mohammed Menfi, following the death of the country’s Army Chief of Staff, Field Marshal Mohammed al-Haddad, and his companions. Al-Haddad died in a tragic incident while returning from an official mission to Ankara. In his message, Aboul Gheit said he received the news “with deep sorrow and sadness,” offering heartfelt sympathy to Libya’s leadership and people. He prayed that the victims would be granted mercy and that their families — and the Libyan people — would be given patience and strength in their loss.

The Tripoli based Ministry of Transport announced today that the UK government has agreed to receive the black box of the crashed aircraft and analyse its audio and video data according to established international standards. This is in reference to the aircraft that crashed in Ankara killing the Western Libya’s Chief of Staffs and his accompanying delegation on board. To ensure the highest levels of technical integrity and professional impartiality in the investigation, the Libyan and Turkish sides agreed to send the aircraft’s black box to a neutral country. Following the German authorities’ inability to undertake this task, the United Kingdom was chosen as a neutral and reliable entity. The Ministry of Transport announces that the UK government has agreed to receive the black box of the crashed aircraft and analyze its audio and video data according to established international standards.

The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) welcomed the House of Representatives’ (HoR) procedures to fill the vacant seats on the HNEC's Board, adding in a statement responding to the High Council of State’s rejection of the HoR's move, that the process of filling vacancies is in accordance with the law establishing the HNEC in 2013 and has no connection to the political agreement, which some parties invoke to serve their own agendas. The HNEC said that the statement does not include any demands for the continuation of the current leadership of the institution, but rather presents facts that must be clarified amid campaigns questioning its independence and integrity and attempts to undermine its credibility. It called on "elites and political activists who have joined what it described as a campaign of doubt” to exercise accuracy in conveying facts and to review all details related to the legislation and laws governing its work. Meanwhile, the High Council of State expressed in a statement its rejection of the HoR's vote to fill the vacant seats on the HNEC, describing the move as “unilateral” and marred by “procedural and legal flaws.”The High Council of State reaffirmed its adherence to what was agreed upon between the committees of the two councils, which stipulates replacing the entire HNEC Board to ensure its independence and strengthen confidence in the electoral process. The High Council of State considered that any unilateral step affecting the electoral process constitutes a breach of political consensus, undermines the foundations of partnership between the two councils, and contributes to further division and confusion in the political landscape.

Libya’s interior ministry says a group of Nigerian migrants has been deported from Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli as part of an ongoing national repatriation programme. The ministry said the deportations took place after all necessary procedures were completed and formed part of wider efforts to address irregular migration. Officials confirmed that the programme to return migrants to their countries of origin remains ongoing.

The Ministry of Youth in the Government of National Unity has launched a new initiative called "Riwaq Al-Shabab" (Youth Dialogue Space) — a cultural platform built around lectures and discussion sessions aimed at broadening young people’s understanding of national and historical issues. The programme seeks to revive national memory by highlighting key moments in Libya’s struggle history, and by exploring the political and intellectual forces that helped shape the country’s path and their impact at both regional and international levels. It also aims to open new avenues of knowledge for young people, encouraging constructive dialogue and the exchange of views, and fostering critical thinking and a culture of responsible debate. The Ministry of Youth said the initiative fits within its broader vision to empower young Libyans intellectually, preparing a conscious generation able to participate effectively in shaping the future and contributing positively to national development.

The High Council of State (HCS) has rejected two recent decisions taken by the House of Representatives (HoR), accusing the parliament of acting unilaterally and undermining political consensus. In a statement, the council criticised the HoR for moving ahead with appointments to the High National Elections Commission, saying the process was flawed both procedurally and legally. The council reaffirmed support for a unified national salary system covering both civilian and military employees. The HoR had earlier voted to approve a 150% salary increase for forces listed as "martyrs, prisoners, the missing and those wounded in conflict" — a proposal submitted by Saddam Haftar. It also approved filling vacant posts within the High National Elections Commission, despite earlier understandings between the two chambers on replacing the commission’s leadership in full.

Senior executives from state-backed and nationally anchored energy companies will participate at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, highlighting the growing role of national energy champions in Libya’s upstream reopening. Turkey’s national oil company TPAO has become one of the most active state-backed entrants into Libya’s upstream sector. CEO Ahmet Türkoğlu will address LEES 2026. joins LEES 2026 following its qualification as an operator in Libya’s first international licensing round in nearly two decades. LEES 2026 offers a premier platform for partnerships, innovation and sector growth.

Singapore – Oil prices saw a slight decrease during early Tuesday trading. This followed gains of over 2% in the previous session. The decline was partly due to falling precious metals prices. That jump occurred at the close of the previous session. This accusation heightened fears of potential oil supply disruptions.

Shifts in rhetoric from Western political figures including U.S. President Donald Trump’s blunt foreign-policy worldview are reviving familiar anxieties about Nigeria’s political future. For those who remember Libya and Iraq, the warning signs feel uncomfortably familiar. The descent into chaos in both Iraq and Libya was paved with language about instability, corruption, and the need for decisive intervention. Like Iraq before 2003 and Libya before 2011, Nigeria is strategically important, resource-rich, and internally diverse, ethnically, religiously, and politically. Third, addressing Nigeria’s youth crisis must be central to any stability strategy.