Electricity Crisis & Protests: Libya’s heatwave has pushed power cuts back into the spotlight, with Tripoli and nearby areas seeing outages of around 10+ hours a day and protests that include road blockades and even action at the Mellitah oil and gas complex, forcing NOC to halt or partially suspend output and tightening gas supplies for power generation. Electric Grid Research & Planning: The Libyan Academy of Graduate Studies is discussing a national scientific initiative to tackle the electricity crisis, including forming a multidisciplinary expert team and holding a workshop to turn recommendations into actionable programs. Digital Government Push: Libya’s Government of National Unity held talks with Huawei Libya on e-services and digital transformation, aiming to modernize public-sector systems and streamline administrative procedures. Oil Sector Investment Platform: In Benghazi, the Petroleum Research Center launched the NOVA Conference and Exhibition (Oct 5–7, 2026), positioning it as an upstream-focused international platform to attract investment and promote digital and AI-enabled exploration and field development. Road Safety Training (MENA): UNITAR and FIA launched the Safe Mobility for All and for Life program’s MENA edition, bringing together Libya and other countries to train mobility leaders and local authorities on safer road systems. Autism Care Training: ALECSO and Libya’s education, culture and science commission completed a national training program on comprehensive autism care for participants across Greater Tripoli. Human Trafficking Online: BRAC warns that traffickers are increasingly using WhatsApp, Telegram and Facebook groups to lure migrants, including routes involving Libya, and to sell fake jobs that can end in forced labour and cybercrime.