Libya–Algeria Water Security: Libya and Algeria agreed a roadmap to boost cooperation on irrigation and water resources, including desalination, wastewater treatment, flood protection, and joint technical teams, with plans to strengthen scientific work across the North-Western Sahara Aquifer System. Energy & Environment: NOC says maintenance at Mellitah’s Abu Attifel (A-24) well lifted output from 403 to 1,201 barrels per day and doubled gas, while AGOCO advanced an oil recovery and pit treatment project at Mesla using bioremediation and water treatment to cut spill and pollution risks. Power Crisis: Tripoli and nearby areas saw protests over electricity blackouts and heatwave conditions, with demonstrators targeting key sites and disrupting gas supplies for power generation. Benghazi Tech & Investment: The GCUPI-B urban transformation initiative is inviting firms and experts to shape Benghazi’s future, and the Petroleum Research Center launched the NOVA conference (Oct 5–7) focused on upstream energy and digital transformation. Culture & Research: A French archaeological mission wrapped up its 2026 season in Libya, reporting new findings at Apollonia, Lathron, and Leptis Magna, while ALECSO and Libya’s education authorities completed autism care training for inclusive support. Human Mobility & Tech Risks: EEPA reported over 117,350 migrants deported from Libya, and BRAC warned traffickers increasingly use WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook groups to lure victims into forced labour and cybercrime.