Tripoli – The Chargé d’Affaires at the Bangladesh Embassy in Libya, Kazi Asif Ahmed, visited an irregular migrant detention center in eastern Tripoli today. He led a delegation to check on the living conditions of Bangladeshi migrants held at the facility. The Chargé d’Affaires was accompanied by the center’s head, Brigadier General Noureddine al-Qaritaly. During the visit, Ahmed interviewed the migrants directly. The Bangladeshi delegation praised the efforts of the center’s management.
In this context, the chaos surrounding the management of the electoral process becomes most apparent. This clash has not only killed the democratic process but also stripped trust from any future ballot box. How can a citizen trust elections when even the competitors themselves cannot agree on the body that administers them and ensures their integrity? The tragically ironic part Is that all these "factions" publicly wear the mask of commitment to elections while practicing mutual "veto" behind the scenes. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Libya Observer
Libyan Oil Minister Khalifa Abdulsadiq revealed plans to launch a second round of oil tenders and licensing, following strong international interest in the current bidding round, which includes 22 onshore and offshore blocks. Speaking on Saturday on the sidelines of the Libya Energy and Economic Summit 2026 in Tripoli, Abdulsadiq said a second oil bidding round is almost 90 percent certain, describing it as a major step in the country’s efforts to develop and revive the oil sector. During a roundtable organized by the British–Libyan Business Council, the oil minister added: “If we look at what has been achieved in the latest bidding round, many were not confident in our ability to meet our commitments, but we did. We still have to wait for the final result to be issued next month, but it is now almost a foregone conclusion.”"The latest bidding round is a testament to the level of interest international oil companies have in Libya’s energy sector. That dependence makes it essential to preserve the sector through a consistent and organized process.” He said.
The Presidential Council head, Mohamed Menfi, has held talks with Qatar’s ambassador to Libya, Khalid Al-Dosari, in Tripoli. According to a statement from the Presidential Council, the ambassador conveyed greetings from Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The meeting focused on bilateral relations between Libya and Qatar, with both sides stressing the strength of ties and the importance of expanding cooperation and coordination to serve shared interests and support stability and development in the region.
Libya said Saturday it signed an oil agreement worth more than $20 billion with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips, seeking to ramp up production by 850,000 barrels a day for the next 25 years. The announcement came as the Libya Energy and Economic Summit opened in Tripoli, attended by US President Donald Trump’s Middle East adviser Massad Boulos, along with other officials, including from Turkey and Egypt. Libya currently produces around 1.5 million barrels a day, sitting on Africa’s largest oil reserves at an estimated 48.4 billion barrels. Boulos described the energy summit as “an opportunity to become a premier economic partner with the United States”. The authorities have sought to draw major global energy companies back to the country after years of political instability and fluctuations in production levelsAgence France-Presse
Morocco Confirms Opponents for October International Break: Libya and GabonMorocco has already defined its program for the upcoming October international break, with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) confirming two key fixtures. The Atlas Lions are set to face Libya on October 11, followed by a match against Gabon on October 15. The Moroccan coach, who took charge of the Atlas Lions earlier this year, faced a mixed start during September’s international matches. The first of these matches, against Libya on October 11, is expected to test Morocco’s defensive stability and attacking efficiency. In summary, Morocco’s October international break promises to be a pivotal period for the Atlas Lions.
Dbeibah also said Libya launched its first oil and natural gas exploration licensing round in 17 years in 2025, attracting strong interest from international energy companies. Pointing to new agreements expected at the summit, Dbeibah said deals would be signed to develop two offshore natural gas fields. “The agreements between Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) and France’s TotalEnergies, and the US-based ConocoPhillips will be amended. Proven natural gas reserves are estimated at around 1.5 trillion cubic meters. In recent years, stabilizing oil and gas production, upgrading energy infrastructure and integrating renewable sources into the national energy mix have remained key national priorities.
Libya said Saturday it signed an oil agreement worth more than $20 billion with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips, seeking to ramp up production by 850,000 barrels a day for the next 25 years.Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah said the agreement with the French and American energy firms would bring in revenues of more than $370 billion over the 25-year life of the deal, adding it was fully financed outside the state budget.The announcement came as the Libya Energy and Economic Summit opened in Tripoli, attended by US President Donald Trump's Middle East adviser Massad Boulos, along with other officials, including from Turkey and Egypt.Dbeibah said Libya was also set to sign an agreement with US energy giant Chevron covering exploration and production development, as well as a separate deal with Egypt to support services in the sector.Libya currently produces around 1.5 million barrels a day, sitting on Africa's largest oil reserves at an estimated 48.4 billion barrels.But the oil industry has faced major challenges, including security issues, with the country still divided after a NATO-backed revolt toppled and killed longtime leader Moamer Kadhafi in 2011.Libya is split between a UN-recognised government in Tripoli, led by Dbeibah, and commander Khalifa Haftar's administration in the east.Boulos described the energy summit as "an opportunity to become a premier economic partner with the United States".The event, he added, is "a potential launchpad for Libya's return as a global energy superpower".Masoud Suleman, head of the National Oil Corporation, said a new licensing round for oil and gas exploration would be announced next month.Libya's last call for tenders for hydrocarbon exploration, in 2007-2008, focused on natural gas exploration.The authorities have sought to draw major global energy companies back to the country after years of political instability and fluctuations in production levels.
Middle East Eye has revealed that Egypt and Saudi Arabia are pressuring Khalifa Haftar to halt Emirati supplies to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, specifically in the border region between Egypt, Libya, and Sudan. Egyptian sources told the website that Haftar's son Saddam received a stern reprimand during his recent visit to Cairo and was asked to immediately end support for the RSF. They warned that continuing this support could lead to a dangerous shift in Cairo's relationship with Haftar. The website stated that the Egyptian side briefed Saddam on Emirati plans aimed at fragmenting Haftar's areas of control within Libya.
The Tripoli Criminal Court has sentenced an employee of the Al-Maamoura Civil Registry to 10 years in prison for forging family data, according to an announcement by the Attorney General 's Office. The office stated that the accused deliberately forged 16 national identification numbers and granted them to foreigners, thereby enabling them to obtain citizenship rights. The office also reported that directives were issued to deactivate the forged national identification numbers and to deprive the accused of his civil rights for 14 years.
The Ministry of Interior of Government of National Unity has announced the deportation of a group of illegal Nigerian migrants via Mitiga International Airport. This comes within the framework of the national programme to address the issue of illegal immigration, after the completion of all legal and humanitarian procedures, according to a statement issued by the ministry on its Facebook page on Thursday. The ministry reaffirmed the continuation of deportations as part of a comprehensive plan aimed at reducing the flow of migrants through Libyan territory, thus ensuring the preservation of security and stability within the country.
As part of its ongoing efforts to address financial bottlenecks, the committee formed by House of Representatives (HoR) Decree No. (2) of 2026 held its fifth meeting today, Saturday, with Attorney General Al-Siddiq Al-Sour via video conference. The primary objective is to investigate the root causes of the country’s current monetary crisis, the worsening liquidity shortages, and exchange rate fluctuations. Furthermore, the committee’s work focuses on establishing effective guarantees for the regular payment of state employees’ salaries and monitoring legal and financial files related to monetary policy. It is noteworthy that the committee continues its intensive meetings to submit periodic reports to the House of Representatives, including practical proposals and radical solutions to end the liquidity crisis and ensure financial stability in the country.
The Judicial Police Department has strongly condemned an armed attack in Tripoli in which its head, Faraj al-Mabrouk, was injured by gunfire. In a statement, the department described the incident as a serious violation of the law and a direct attack on state authority and its official institutions. It said the attack represented a clear targeting of state officials and reaffirmed that the Judicial Police would continue to carry out its duties to maintain security and public order across the country. The statement added that the department remains committed to enforcing the law in line with its national and legal responsibilities. Al-Mabrouk was shot by unidentified gunmen while leaving his workplace at the reform and rehabilitation institution (Aljadiada) in the capital.
Libya’s signing today of a 25-year oil development agreement with France’s TotalEnergies and the US-based ConocoPhillips will attract over $20 billion in foreign investment to the country, Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah wrote on X, Report informs. “Today, Libya is witnessing the signing of strategic agreements and memoranda of understanding, representing a qualitative and unique achievement, reflecting the strengthening of its relations with the largest and most influential international partners in the global energy sector, expanding cooperation and investment opportunities,” the prime minister noted. “Key partnerships include the signing of a long-term 25-year development agreement through Waha Oil Company [a subsidiary of Libya’s state-owned National Oil Corporation], jointly with France’s TotalEnergies and the US-based ConocoPhillips. The project, with an investment volume of over $20 billion, will be implemented through external financing outside the state budget,” the prime minister noted. According to him, this project envisages increasing production capacity to 850,000 barrels per day, and the expected net state revenue will exceed $376 billion.
The meeting was finalized with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two sides, co-chaired by Libya’s minister of transport and JEC co-chair, Mohammed Shahoubi. Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar said the meeting was concluded with the signing of the memorandum, in a post published on his X account. MoU signed to formalize cooperationAccording to Bayraktar’s post, the JEC meeting was brought to a close following the signing of the memorandum, which outlines the framework for future economic cooperation. He added that Türkiye and Libya reaffirmed their shared will regarding planned cooperation across Libya’s land and maritime domains. The conclusion of the 22nd JEC meeting in Tripoli was framed by the minister as a renewal of momentum in bilateral economic cooperation following a 17-year pause in the convening of the commission.
