• Politics & Governance

Libya Weekly Update (Mar 20, 2026)

This report covers political and security updates in Libya between March 13, 2026 and March 19, 2026. Clients can download the full report at the end of the page.

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Big-Picture Outlook

The Government of National Unity (GNU) and its affiliated security groups are once again looking toward maximising their power, as the international processes to resolve the crisis are losing momentum.

Overall, the country is still suffering from institutional failure, as tensions once again flare up regarding the Ras Jdir border with Tunisia. The economy is still facing a major crisis, but the rise in oil prices globally is potentially giving the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) a chance to slow the bleeding. 

Major Events This Week

  • The Trump Administration is looking to hand over the North Africa file from Massad Boulos to Steve Witkoff, after Boulos has failed to achieve lasting political deals in the region.
  • Presidential Council (PC) Chairman Mohammed al-Mnefi and PC Vice-Chairman Musa al-Koni held a meeting with members of the House of Representatives (HoR) and the High Council of State (HCS), and urged them to push toward a serious national dialogue.
  • PC Chairman Mohammed al-Mnefi met with members of the “Berlin Working Group”, including representatives from the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Algeria, Egypt, Italy, Russia, Turkey, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, China, and Tunisia.