Category: Domestic Affairs

Libya’s Central Bank governor, Naji Issa, has met with High State Council (HSC) head Mohamed Takala as political institutions move to prevent a new crisis around the country’s financial system. The meeting comes days after Issa submitted his resignation, raising fresh concerns about institutional stability and the political struggle over Libya’s public finances. The HSC…

The destruction of a major electricity substation in Zawiya has pushed Libya’s deteriorating security situation into a new phase, with attacks now directly threatening the infrastructure that keeps homes, businesses and strategic facilities operating. On August 12, Libya’s General Electricity Company (GECOL) said an attack completely burned down the 30/11 kV substation in southern Zawiya…

Libya marked the 86th anniversary of the founding of its army on August 9 with renewed calls to unify the country’s military institution and keep it outside political and regional rivalries. Presidential Council head Mohamed al-Menfi and Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah both used the anniversary to stress the importance of a unified national military.…

Libya launches second phase of migrant return program Libya’s Ministry of Interior has launched the second phase of its national migrant return program, marking another step in the country’s effort to manage irregular migration through voluntary returns, stronger border controls and closer cooperation with international organizations. The program builds on an initiative introduced in 2025…

HCS Leadership Seeks to Reassert Political Influence Libya’s High Council of State has entered a new political phase following the election of its leadership, with the council’s presidency holding its first meeting to organize priorities and define its role in the country’s next stage of transition. The meeting, held in Tripoli, brought together newly elected…

Libya’s future stability will depend not only on political agreements and security arrangements, but also on whether the country can engage a generation that represents the majority of its population. A new United Nations campaign, “Youth Voices for Libya’s Future,” highlights this challenge by inviting young Libyans to use digital creativity to express their vision…

The next stage of Libya’s political roadmap could prove more important than the agreement itself The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) says members of the 4+4 mini-committee will sign their final agreement next week after concluding a fifth round of consultations. The committee also agreed to establish a working group that will finalize…

Migration has long occupied a central place in Libya’s relationship with Europe. Policymakers, international organizations, and foreign governments often discuss the issue through the lens of border management, humanitarian concerns, and Mediterranean crossings. Inside Libya, however, the debate has begun to change. Recent anti-migrant protests in Tripoli and other parts of the country reveal a…

Libya’s government has moved quickly to prepare for another difficult summer. Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah recently ordered an urgent meeting between the National Oil Corporation (NOC) and the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) to ensure adequate fuel supplies for power generation during the peak demand season. The move reflects a growing concern inside government…

Libya still operates without a unified national military. More than a decade after the collapse of the Gaddafi-era armed forces, the country remains split between competing military structures, regional commands, and armed groups that operate with varying degrees of state affiliation. The concept of a single Libyan army continues to appear in political agreements and…