AGP Executive Report

Parliamentary Shake-up: Lawmakers elected Al-Salheen Abdelnabi as speaker, ending Aguila Saleh’s 12-year tenure after 98 MPs approved new rules limiting parliamentary leaders to one-year terms. Saleh disputes the session’s legality, leaving uncertainty over the transition. Explosive Remnants: Demining teams cleared 14,066 explosives from farmland in Misrata between January and September, helping displaced residents consider returning to their land. Oil and Trade: Libya’s oil production has topped 1.4 million barrels a day, its highest level since 2013. Authorities have also banned exports of farm produce and locally made food products. Migration: Libya reported deporting 6,130 migrants in September, as the country remains a key transit route across the Mediterranean.

Parliamentary Shake-Up: Eastern lawmakers elected Al-Salihin Abdelnabi as House speaker, replacing Aguila Saleh after nearly 12 years. Saleh disputed the process, while 98 MPs had backed rules limiting the leadership to a 12-month term; Saddam Haftar voiced support for the new leadership. Migration Risks: UN agencies say nearly half of 4,600 young migrants interviewed reported physical violence on their journeys, with Libya the most commonly cited location. Air Links: Air Algérie will resume flights to Tripoli on October 28, twice weekly. Aegean Airlines is also preparing Athens routes to Tripoli and Benghazi for May 2027, subject to approvals. Oil: Libya’s production has topped 1.4 million barrels per day, its highest level since 2013. Fishing: Libyan fishers say foreign trawlers are depleting stocks and damaging seabeds, squeezing the incomes of small-boat crews.

Parliament Shake-Up: Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives elected Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi as speaker, ending Aguila Saleh’s 12-year tenure after lawmakers approved one-year leadership terms. Saleh disputes the process, and analysts see the change as a possible shift in eastern power dynamics. Oil: Production has topped 1.4 million barrels a day, its highest level since 2013, the National Oil Corporation says, citing restored fields, new wells and infrastructure work. Migration: A UN report says nearly half of surveyed young migrants reported physical violence on journeys to Europe, with Libya most often cited as a place where abuse occurred. Air Links: Air Algérie will resume flights to Tripoli on October 28, with two weekly services to Mitiga Airport.

Libya Political Shift: Libya’s House of Representatives has elected Al-Salheen Abdelnabi as its new speaker, replacing Aguila Saleh after 12 years, following amendments to internal bylaws in Benghazi and a leadership dispute that analysts say could reshape eastern Libya’s power balance. Oil Watch: Libya’s National Oil Corporation says production has topped 1.4 million barrels per day this year, the highest since 2013, citing field restarts, new wells, maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. Border Security: EU-backed EUBAM Libya trained Libyan border officials in biometric checks and secure document verification in Italy, including frontline mentoring at Ancona port. Regional Ties: Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar met Greece’s ambassador and consul general in Benghazi to discuss strengthening Libya–Greece cooperation. Migration Pressure: Nearly 200 migrants were rescued off Crete after a storm eased; reports say they departed from near Tobruk. Sports: Libya beat Morocco 3-2 in a youth AFCON qualifier, securing qualification. Economy & Trade: Libya’s economy ministry banned exports of agricultural products and locally made food items.

Libya Trade & Economy: Libya’s Economy Ministry has banned exports of agricultural products and locally made food items, and also restricts re-exports of imported goods, aiming to protect local supply and stabilize markets. Parliament Watch (Benghazi): The House of Representatives voted to set a 12-month term for its leadership bureau, with a new election required within seven days and no automatic extension if deadlines are missed. Banking Update: The Central Bank of Libya said electronic transactions reached about 865 billion Libyan dinars by end-September, alongside plans to expand electronic payments and manage cash and foreign-currency distribution. Oil & Gas: In Benghazi, NOC Chairman Masoud Suleiman said Libya is targeting a 100,000-barrel-a-day production increase for Waha, North Jalo and Waha fields with Total and ConocoPhillips, while also negotiating financing for key projects. Health Cooperation: A Libyan Health Ministry delegation visited Jordan to discuss drug and food oversight, hospital accreditation, epidemic surveillance, and digital health transformation. Migration Rescue: Nearly 200 migrants were rescued off Crete after a storm eased; they reported departing from Tobruk.

Libya Trade Controls: Libya’s Economy and Trade Minister Suhail Abu Shiha has ordered a ban on exporting all agricultural products (except dates) and a halt on exporting locally made food until local markets stabilize, while also prohibiting re-exports of imported goods. Banking Update: The Central Bank of Libya says electronic transactions hit about 865 billion Libyan dinars by end-September, as it pushes cash distribution, foreign-currency supply, and wider electronic payments. HoR Leadership Rules: Libya’s House of Representatives in Benghazi approved a new 12-month term system for its leadership bureau, with elections due within seven days and no automatic extension if deadlines are missed. Benghazi Politics: Reports say HoR members met in Benghazi without Speaker Agila Saleh, approving changes to leadership election procedures. Teachers Strike: Teachers’ pay protests have escalated into an open-ended strike, keeping students out across Libya’s divided regions. Meteor Over Tripoli: A meteor burned in the sky over Tripoli, with authorities reporting no damage or casualties.

Food Security & Trade Controls: Libya’s Economy and Trade Ministry has issued Decision No. 493/2026 banning exports of all agricultural products (except dates), halting exports of locally produced food until markets stabilize, and prohibiting re-export of imported goods—aimed at protecting local supply. Teachers’ Strike: Teachers in Libya have escalated protests into an open-ended strike, keeping students out nationwide as unions demand pay, arrears, benefits and better school conditions; other unions are threatening to join unless talks start. Benghazi University “Ru’ya” Project: The University of Benghazi’s committee held its first meeting to move the “Ru’ya” smart mobility and inclusive support plan from concept to implementation, focusing on accessibility and support across campus facilities. Southern Municipalities Relief: Benghazi hosted the first meeting of the Crisis Committee for Southern Region Municipalities to prioritize repairs after floods and heavy rains, including electricity, water, sewage, wells, firefighting capacity and civil protection. Migration & Returns: Kurdish asylum seekers missing in Libya are being returned to Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, with efforts continuing to locate the remaining missing group. Sports (Libya-Tunisia U-20): A late offside call in the Tunisia vs Libya U-20 match sparked major controversy despite being ruled correct under the laws of the game.

Parliament Watch: HoR Speaker Aguila Saleh urged members to attend an official session in Benghazi next Tuesday, Oct. 6, to amend Law No. 4 of 2014, schedule a parliamentary term, and debate the constitutionality of 4+4 Committee laws for possible incorporation into the Constitutional Declaration. Fuel & Trade Controls: Libya moved to curb exports and re-exports of agricultural goods and locally produced food, while separate reporting highlights how the fuel subsidy price gap is fueling smuggling from Libya to a parallel market and across borders. Migration & Returns: Kurdish authorities say 11 asylum seekers missing in Libya are being returned to the Kurdistan Region after months of efforts. Economy & FX Pressure: An op-ed digs into Libya’s persistent foreign-exchange strain, arguing the key question is where dollar demand is coming from, not just how much is supplied. Energy for Health: REAoL’s “GoGreen” program is equipping multiple health centres with solar systems to keep services running more reliably. Sports: Tunisia and Libya U-20 played a 1-1 draw that sparked major controversy over an offside call.

Libya Politics & Security: Russia says it wants a united, stable, developing Libya and stresses involving “all constructive” forces in the UN-led settlement, while Libya’s eastern administration has ended a decade-long death-penalty moratorium with executions tied to terrorism and murder convictions, drawing an EU demand to halt further killings. Local Governance & Infrastructure: The National Development Agency is pushing Sirte’s reconstruction and development, including airport, road works, and port expansion, as Libya’s wider rebuilding agenda continues. Unity Talks Under Strain: Plans for GNU unity efforts are reportedly hit by allegations linking Saddam Haftar to drone attacks on fuel and power facilities in western Libya, worsening blackouts and public pressure. Humanitarian Update: Flooding has struck Ghat for a fourth straight day, displacing residents and damaging infrastructure, with Red Crescent warnings of more floods. Economy & Services: LPTIC’s Al-Bunyan discussed its 7,000 telecommunications towers project aimed at cutting costs and boosting revenue. Regional Spotlight: UNAF U-20 qualifiers saw Tunisia held 1-1 by Libya, while Libya’s U-20 were denied a late winner after an offside call in another match.

Eastern Libya Death Penalty: Russia-backed authorities in eastern Libya have ended a decade-long moratorium, executing dozens in Benghazi and Derna after terrorism and murder convictions, prompting an EU demand to halt further executions. Telecom Expansion: LPTIC’s Al-Bunyan discussed plans for the 7,000 Telecommunications Towers Project, aiming to cut costs, diversify revenue, and boost local infrastructure capacity. Southern Air Links: Sabha Airport launched two new direct flights—Sabha to Alexandria and a Sabha-to-Saudi route carrying 170 Umrah pilgrims—positioning the airport as a southern Libya air hub. Flood Response in Ghat: Continuous flooding hit Ghat for a fourth day, displacing residents and damaging infrastructure, with the Red Crescent warning of more floods. Benghazi Training: Benghazi wrapped up a Digital Empowerment and AI course for people with disabilities, including projects on cybersecurity and accessible learning tools. Political/Unity Tensions: Libya’s unity talks face new strain after allegations linking Saddam Haftar to drone attacks on fuel facilities in the west. Expo 2027 Prep: Libya’s pavilion preparations for Expo 2027 Belgrade advanced after a technical meeting in Serbia covering design, logistics, and pavilion setup.

Libya’s unity talks hit a snag: Allegations that Saddam Haftar’s son ran a “terror cell” behind drone attacks on western fuel and power facilities have disrupted plans for Tripoli’s government of national unity to keep cooperating with eastern forces. Sirte reconstruction push: The National Development Agency is expanding Sirte’s role as a new administrative hub, citing major work on the Sirte Gulf International Airport, road rehabilitation, and port expansion/free-zone plans. Floods in Ghat: Continuous flooding for a fourth day has displaced families and damaged infrastructure, with the Red Crescent warning residents to avoid flood channels and power lines as more rain is forecast. Benghazi disability tech training: The Benghazi municipality wrapped up a digital empowerment and AI course for people with disabilities, turning projects into practical cybersecurity and assistant tools. Expo 2027 prep: Libya’s pavilion preparations for Expo 2027 Belgrade are underway after technical meetings in Serbia on pavilion procedures, logistics, and site arrangements. Benghazi-linked migration tragedy: A skeleton found in a wetsuit in Benghazi’s district has been linked to an Italian tourist missing earlier, as investigations continue.

Libyan Politics: Parliament member Mohamed Al-Abani says the House of Representatives has moved to constitutionalize and reactivate the “4+4” initiative, including repealing and amending election-related laws to remove legal conflicts. EU Migration & Libya: EU home affairs ministers met in Luxembourg to tighten border controls and expand Frontex, amid claims that EU surveillance data has been used to help Libya’s coast guard intercept migrants. Refugees in Libya: Sudan’s war continues to push refugees into Libya, with Kufra’s registration and healthcare systems under heavy strain as arrivals fluctuate with border closures and security crackdowns. Health Supply Cooperation: Libya signed an MoU to join the Africa Pooled Procurement Mechanism via Africa CDC, aiming to improve access and affordability of medicines and strengthen regional health supply security. Aviation & Training: Tripoli renewed CAMO accreditation for the Libyan Air Ambulance Service, while Toyota Libya graduated its sixth cohort from a bodywork and painting program in Misrata. Sports: Libya’s national team and clubs remain in the spotlight as AFCON 2027 qualifiers and friendlies continue across the region.

Libya Politics: The House of Representatives resumed work on the “4+4” initiative, voting to repeal and amend election laws to make the framework constitutionally enforceable, with lawmakers pointing to already-published gazette changes. Education Crisis: Libya’s teachers’ pay strike is still stalling the new school year, with classes for about 1.6 million students postponed as educators demand higher salaries, health insurance, and overtime compensation across Tripoli and Benghazi. EU Migration Pressure: EU home affairs ministers met in Luxembourg to strengthen border controls and expand Frontex, amid claims that EU surveillance data has supported Libya’s coast guard in intercepting migrants at sea. Energy & Industry: AGOCO, NOC and OMV continued technical talks in Benghazi on the Nafoora field development plan, focusing on solutions to declining reservoir pressure. Diplomacy: Libya and the African Union inaugurated an AU liaison office in Tripoli to boost direct coordination and follow-up on shared initiatives.

Teachers’ Strike: Libya’s pay and working-conditions strike is stalling the new school year, with classes for about 1.6 million public students postponed as teachers protest low salaries, poor facilities and unpaid demands across Tripoli and Benghazi. EU Migration Pressure: EU home affairs ministers met in Luxembourg to strengthen border controls and expand Frontex, while Greece pushed for suspending asylum applications during mass influxes—an approach that could affect Libya-linked migration routes. Oil Sector Accountability: Libya’s Attorney General ordered pre-trial detention of NOC officials over alleged leaks of sensitive oil data, including claims that information was taken from NOC control and ended up with a foreign company. Human Rights Watch: The EU again demanded eastern Libya authorities immediately suspend executions and death sentences, urging rights-respecting judicial process and cooperation with UNSMIL. Public Services: Libya resumed passport photo-capture issuance at several embassies abroad, including Berlin, Brussels, Istanbul, London, Moscow and Washington DC. Maritime Rules: Libya’s Marine Resources ministry urged strict compliance with swordfish fishing bans and size limits to protect fishery sustainability.

Sudan Crisis and UN Pressure: Sudan’s Burhan rejected a US-linked UN visa and vowed not to accept an unconditional three-month truce, while a US ceasefire plan drew warnings it could lead to a Libya-style partition. Libya Politics and Elections: Egypt’s foreign minister met UN envoy Hanna Tetteh in Cairo to review Libya’s political and security roadmap toward elections, stressing a Libyan-led settlement and simultaneous presidential/parliamentary polls. Eastern Libya Diplomacy: Eastern Libya’s deputy commander Saddam Haftar met a Bahraini delegation in Benghazi, backing UN efforts to unify institutions ahead of elections. EU Human Rights Push: The EU demanded eastern Libya immediately suspend executions and halt new death sentences, urging rights-respecting judicial process. Oil Governance: Libya’s NOC officials were placed in pre-trial detention over alleged leakage of sensitive oil data. Marine Rules: Libya’s Marine Resources ministry urged strict compliance with swordfish fishing bans and size limits to protect stocks. Travel Documents: Passport issuance for Libyans abroad resumed at several embassies, including Berlin, Brussels, Istanbul, London, Moscow and Washington. Regional Migration Fallout: Greece urged an EU emergency mechanism to temporarily suspend asylum applications during major crises, citing migrant surges involving routes linked to Libya.

Eastern Libya Politics: Eastern Libya forces deputy commander Saddam Haftar met a Bahraini delegation in Benghazi to discuss UN-led efforts to unify Libyan institutions ahead of elections, with both sides backing the UN process after a UN-facilitated Aug. 30 agreement on election bodies and legal steps. Libya Elections Roadmap: Egypt’s foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, also met UN envoy Hanna Tetteh in Cairo to push for presidential and parliamentary elections held simultaneously and for a Libyan-owned political settlement. Oil & Industry: Misrata Free Zone said the C9 Petroleum Project is 80% complete and set to start operations in November 2026, while reports also highlight ongoing pressure on Libya’s oil infrastructure and refinery operations. Health & Governance: Libya’s Medical Supply Organisation adopted anti-waste guidelines to cut expired and spoiled medicines through better inventory, storage and redistribution. Migration & Safety: Sea-Watch reported a deadly shipwreck off Tunisia with at least two dead and six missing, with migrants from multiple countries including Nigeria. Regional Context: CAF is reportedly weighing alternatives for AFCON 2027 if Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania miss readiness targets. Libya in Focus: Egypt and the UN continue to coordinate on Libya’s political process as Benghazi engagement and reconstruction efforts draw international attention.