ICC & Justice: The ICC has confirmed war crimes and crimes against humanity charges against Libyan suspect Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, sending his case to trial over alleged abuses at Tripoli’s Mitiga Prison since 2015. Healthcare & Research: AstraZeneca Egypt and NEMAG held the first Immuno-Oncology Summit in Cairo, bringing together regional oncology experts (including Libya) to share advances in immuno-oncology and multidisciplinary cancer care. Medical Education: Libya’s Higher Committee for Medical Colleges submitted a final draft to the Ministry of Higher Education to unify and modernize medical and health-sciences curricula across universities. Libya Media Tech: The EU, Libya’s Government Communication Centre (LGCC) and RNTC launched a two-year Libya Media Development Programme focused on digital transformation, journalist training, and tackling disinformation and online safety risks. Energy & Industry: NNPC and other African national oil companies will meet in Cape Town on Oct 12 for the APPO NOC-CEO Forum, targeting regional refining, gas markets, and cross-border petroleum trade—key themes for Libya’s energy value chain. Agriculture Biosecurity: Libya’s Agricultural Police confirmed a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Msallata after lab tests, triggering quarantine, disinfection, and livestock movement restrictions. AI Governance (North Africa): Tunisia ranked 110th in a 135-country Responsible AI index, pointing to gaps in responsible AI safeguards despite some enabling conditions. Aviation & Conflict Links: Reuters reported aircraft linked to former US Special Forces veteran Steven Shaulis flew via Al-Kufra in Libya as logistics hubs tied to the RSF war in Sudan.