Libya

Protests erupted again in the Libyan capital after the energy-rich nation suffered its third widespread blackout within two days. This decline in basic services has fueled significant public anger regarding deteriorating essential utilities.

Libya, a North African country, seeks up to $40 billion for developing its oil resources. The nation possesses what is described as the continent’s largest proven reserves but currently lacks capital.

A drone strike ignited a fire at a power substation in Zawiya, western Libya, burning the facility down and causing outages across parts of the city. This attack comes amid a series of strikes targeting critical energy and oil facilities, intensifying tensions between rival governments and militias. The violence has led to international companies, such as General Electric, withdrawing staff from damaged installations.

A massive blaze was ignited at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery after a drone strike hit a gasoline tank, which was located 47 kilometers west of Tripoli. Separately, a senior military officer associated with Khalifa Hifter’s forces was killed by a car bomb in Benghazi. These attacks are part of ongoing instability and drone strikes targeting critical energy infrastructure in the nation.

A drone strike hit a gasoline tank at the Zawiya oil refinery in western Libya, causing a massive blaze that burned overnight. Separately, a car bomb killed Maj. Gen. Fawzy al-Mansouri in Benghazi. These attacks underscore deep instability within the country’s vital energy infrastructure.

A massive fire has erupted at an oil facility in Zawiya, western Libya. Firefighters are currently battling the blaze, which started after a drone struck a fuel tank.

A drone strike hit a gasoline tank at the Zawiya oil refinery in Libya, causing a massive fire that burned through Tuesday morning. Separately, a senior military officer was killed by a car bomb in Benghazi, amid multiple attacks on the country's critical energy infrastructure. The strikes highlight the fragile security environment across the oil-rich nation.

The Trump administration plans to close five smaller U.S. diplomatic missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Canada, and Cameroon, citing cost savings of $4.4 million annually. These closures occur alongside efforts to reopen embassies in Venezuela, Syria, and Libya.

The Trump administration plans to close five smaller U.S. diplomatic missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Canada, and Cameroon, saving $4.4 million annually. These closures occur alongside efforts to reopen embassies in Libya, Syria, and Venezuela.

The Trump administration plans to close five smaller U.S. diplomatic missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Canada, and Cameroon, citing annual savings of $4.4 million. These closures follow plans to reopen embassies in Libya, Syria, and Venezuela, with the State Department emphasizing operational streamlining.

The UAE has emerged as a major regional power through military interventions in Egypt, Yemen, Libya, and Sudan, strategic investments in infrastructure and defense, and alliances with global powers. However, shifting geopolitical dynamics, including U.S. disengagement and regional power vacuums, raise questions about the sustainability of its assertive strategy.

Todd Blanche rescinded a $1.8 billion fund for Trump's allies but retained audit immunity for Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization. The U.S. job market showed resilience with 7.36 million vacancies in June, and the Trump administration plans to close five diplomatic posts while reopening others in Libya, Syria, and Venezuela.

US envoy Massad Boulos's efforts to reunify Libya's divided institutions through a diplomatic initiative face growing resistance from rival leaders and factions, despite meetings with Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, and other officials. No clear roadmap for unification has emerged, and the only progress made was a unified budget in April, with further developments stalled.

Protesters in Libya stormed the Mellitah Oil & Gas complex, a key energy facility, disrupting gas supplies to power plants and Italy. The action, part of demonstrations against power outages, risked a nationwide blackout and destabilized the electricity network. The government claimed to have secured the facility, restoring gas flows and stabilizing the grid.

Protesters stormed a key energy complex in western Libya amid ongoing anti-government demonstrations over power outages.

Protesters in Tripoli, Libya, have shut down roads and ministries as a civil disobedience campaign over power cuts expands to more areas.

Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia reactivated their 2017 trilateral consultation framework in 2025 and held a ministerial meeting in Tunis in January 2026. The three foreign ministers demanded a Libyan-owned political solution, simultaneous elections, and withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries.

The Trump administration is advancing plans to reopen the U.S. Embassy in Libya. The State Department has notified Congress of its intention to proceed with the potential reopening.

The Trump administration plans to allocate nearly $41 million to restore the U.S. Embassy in Libya, aiming to address regional security and counter Russian influence. The funding will bolster a satellite office in Tripoli to establish a permanent diplomatic presence after a 14-year absence, with Libyan officials from conflicting regions having recently met with top administration officials.

The Trump administration plans to allocate $41 million to reopen the U.S. Embassy in Libya after a 14-year absence, citing strategic security interests and Russian influence. The funding will enhance security at a Tripoli satellite office and support a permanent diplomatic presence, following similar moves in Venezuela and Syria.

The U.S. and Iran are escalating airstrikes over the Strait of Hormuz, undermining an interim ceasefire and harming Republican re-election prospects. Iran-backed Houthi rebels have intensified a Red Sea blockade, disrupting global oil supplies. The Trump administration faces criticism for weakening HIV relief programs like PEPFAR, and plans to reopen the U.S. Embassy in Libya amid security threats.

The U.S. and Iran are escalating airstrikes over the Strait of Hormuz, collapsing an interim ceasefire and raising U.S. gasoline prices. The Trump administration plans to reopen the U.S. Embassy in Libya with $41 million allocated for security, while AI stocks continue to rise despite Brent crude oil surpassing $90 per barrel due to ongoing conflicts.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has advanced its first Libya trial over abuses at Mitiga Prison, charging Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri with 17 war crimes and crimes against humanity. El Hishri, a senior official at the prison, is accused of overseeing systematic abuse, including torture and rape, during Libya's post-2011 turmoil. The ICC judges found sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that the United States will seek to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC). The article analyzes Rubio's claims, countering his argument that the ICC threatens U.S. sovereignty by emphasizing the Court's territorial jurisdiction limits and the U.S.'s historical alignment with its legal principles.

US envoy Massad Boulos has been working to bridge Libya's political divide between rival leaders. Authorities in Tripoli and the UN mission in Libya have not responded to AFP's requests for comment.

A boat carrying approximately 60 migrants capsized off eastern Libya, resulting in at least 50 deaths or missing persons, with 10 survivors. The incident occurred near Bardaa Island, highlighting Libya's role as a major transit point for migrants attempting to reach Europe, amid ongoing chaos since the 2011 uprising.

Trump's administration is brokering a power-sharing deal between Libya's rival leaders Khalifa Haftar and Abdul Hamid al-Dbeibah to end the country's 15-year conflict. Critics argue the deal prioritizes short-term stability and U.S. oil interests over a long-term political resolution, with Trump adviser Massad Boulos facilitating negotiations between the factions.

The US has over 40 African nations without a Senate-confirmed ambassador, disrupting security and diplomatic efforts. The situation worsened after December's recall of career ambassadors, with high-profile envoys like Massad Boulos handling key negotiations instead of resident ambassadors.

At least 64 deportees from Libya were convicted in three Punjab districts after summary trials for illegally crossing international borders. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) prosecuted them, resulting in 10-15 days' imprisonment and fines of Rs25,000-50,000. The FIA has restricted the deportees' travel for five years and reported 172 convictions in illegal immigration cases over six months.

The article criticizes NATO for increasing military spending and arms production despite its members' history of using force in violation of international law in countries like Iran, Iraq, Venezuela, Libya, Syria, and through the open-ended War on Terror. It questions the effectiveness of militarized security strategies.

Pakistan is mediating between Libya’s rival eastern and western power centers, supported by the US and Saudi Arabia. The effort follows Pakistan’s previous mediation between the US and Iran and involves defense ties with Libya’s eastern-based LNA, including potential arms sales despite a UN embargo. Qatar and Turkey, key supporters of Libya’s western GNU, encouraged Pakistan’s involvement.

Libyan authorities have used incendiary rhetoric and implemented mass detention and expulsions of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees, leading to anti-migrant protests, according to Human Rights Watch.

The UAE and Khalifa Haftar's Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF) are accused of continuing support for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) through training camps and logistical aid in Libya, despite denials from both parties. An investigation revealed RSF fighters trained in Libya using UAE-supplied weapons, with defectors confirming Emirati involvement in supply chains.

A covert network in eastern Libya is sustaining the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the ongoing war in Sudan, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) playing a central role in fueling the RSF through Libya.

A coalition of NGOs has requested the ICC investigate senior UAE and regional officials for allegedly aiding atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region. The submission accuses foreign actors of supplying arms, mercenaries, and logistical support to conflict parties, including the Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces.

NAPTIP rescued 64 children in Ebonyi and reported others trafficked to Ghana and Libya. The agency urged landlords to require BVN, NIN, and workplace ID cards for tenants to combat human trafficking.

Four activists from the Gaza aid flotilla have been released from detention in Libya. The Global Sumud Flotilla group states six others remain in custody and are expected to be freed within 24 hours.

EU countries are considering establishing migrant return hubs in Rwanda and Uzbekistan for rejected asylum seekers, with over half of EU members pushing for swift action. The plan aims to operationalize the first hubs by 2027, following a new law requiring adherence to human rights standards, and involves investments in Rwanda and Uzbekistan through EU programs.

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian activists detained in Libya for about a month. Israeli forces had arrested hundreds of Global Sumud Flotilla volunteers on international waters to block aid to the Gaza Strip.

Amnesty International criticizes the EU's migration cooperation with Libya, calling it xenophobic and racist. Chadian migrants were deported from Libya's Ministry of Interior’s Deportation Office.