Oil & Investment: Libya’s NOC signed new production-sharing deals after the first licensing round in nearly two decades, naming Repsol, TPAO, Eni and QatarEnergy (plus a MOL-TPAO-Repsol consortium), as the country targets higher output and seeks fresh exploration capital. Elections & Governance: A Kofi Annan Foundation index ranks Libya among the world’s most election-risk-prone states, citing digital risks, political polarization, weak institutions and disinformation, with elections still delayed amid disputes over the constitutional and legal framework. Rule of Law & Prisons: In Benghazi, the National Committee for the Follow-up of Prisons and Prisoners’ Affairs met UNSMIL’s Stephanie Khoury to stress prison monitoring, prisoners’ rights and cooperation to support stability and the rule of law. Diplomacy & Regional Ties: Somalia’s new ambassador presented credentials to Libya’s Presidential Council in Tripoli, while Libya’s foreign minister held talks with Togo on strengthening bilateral cooperation and African stability. Water Security: FAO ran a Sabha workshop on groundwater conservation under the Marwat 2 project, pushing modern irrigation to protect southern Libya’s water reserves. International Coordination: An Algerian analysis says UN-African Union coordination on Libya faces obstacles from internal divisions and multiple power centers, making each diplomatic push harder to translate into transition progress. Migration Pressure: Greece’s migration minister called rights-group criticism a “badge of honor” as tougher EU migration policies advance amid rising arrivals linked to eastern Libya. Healthcare: Libya expands specialised care, including cardiac catheterisation and cochlear implants, aiming to cut waiting lists and reduce treatment abroad. Parliamentary Diplomacy: The Asian-African Parliamentary Council conference opened in Benghazi, with Libya’s parliament speaker calling for stronger cross-regional coordination on conflicts, climate, food security and migration.