Libya–Algeria Water Roadmap: Libya and Algeria agreed a joint plan to boost irrigation and water security, including desalination, drinking-water production, wastewater treatment, flood protection, and shared training, with a focus on the shared North-Western Sahara Aquifer System. Mellitah Output Jump: Libya’s NOC says maintenance on the Abu Attifel A-24 well at Mellitah Oil & Gas boosted oil output from 403 to 1,201 bpd and gas from 3.20 to 6.42 million scf/d after equipment replacement and reperforation. Benghazi Urban Tech Push: The GCUPI-B initiative is inviting firms and experts to register for a major Benghazi transformation concept masterplan competition, aiming to shape the city’s future as an international economic hub. Libya Grid Crisis: Heatwave power cuts sparked protests and road blockades in Tripoli and nearby areas, with disruptions also hitting gas supplies tied to Mellitah operations. Oil Waste & Water Recovery: AGOCO reported progress on an environmental project at Mesla field to recover residual oil from disposal pits, treat contaminated sediments, and reuse low-salinity water to cut spill and pollution risks. Libyan Science & Inclusion: ALECSO and Libya’s education authority completed autism care training in Greater Tripoli, while a Benghazi seminar explored how Libyan arts can support national identity through research. NOVA Energy Conference (Benghazi): The Petroleum Research Center launched NOVA (Oct 5–7) under NOC patronage, positioning it as an upstream-focused platform for investment and digital/AI-driven energy innovation. Tech & People on the Move: EEPA reported over 117,350 migrants deported from Libya, and BRAC warned traffickers increasingly use WhatsApp/Telegram and social media to lure victims via the Libya route.