Elections Roadmap: Libya’s main governing bodies agreed on a roadmap to hold presidential and parliamentary elections simultaneously by Feb. 17, 2027, aiming to end the transitional phase and unify institutions. US-Led Political Push: A separate US proposal discussed by the Financial Times would create an executive council pairing Saddam Haftar with PM Abdulhamid Dbeibeh, as Washington seeks to align with UN election efforts. UN Political Process: The House of Representatives asked the UN to submit Structured Dialogue outcomes to parliament, after the UN mission wrapped up its recommendations process. Institution Unification Talks: Khaled Haftar’s chief of staff met UN deputy envoy Stephanie Koury in Benghazi to back efforts to unify institutions. Border Security: Libya, Algeria and Tunisia met in Tripoli to coordinate border security, tackle crime and terrorism, and address irregular migration. Regional Cooperation: Libya and Chad discussed higher education ties, while Libya and Niger signed a defense cooperation MoU. Diplomatic Moves: Russia said it is working to reopen its Benghazi consulate. Humanitarian/Legal Pressure: Ten “Sumood” convoy activists remain detained in Benghazi on Saddam Haftar’s orders, according to Nova. Health Crisis: Organ support groups warn kidney and liver transplant patients have lacked immunosuppressant drugs for nearly four months. Connectivity: flydubai launched direct flights to Benghazi, boosting UAE-Libya links.