LIBYA DESK

This report covers political and security updates in Libya for the week of October 10 - October 16, 2025. Clients can download the full report at the end of the summary.

Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dabaiba’s unannounced visit to London this week concluded without a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Cornered at home and unable to convene even his own cabinet, Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dabaiba flew to London in a last-ditch attempt to secure high-level meetings with UK officials.

Military equipment originally destined for Libya has been held in France for years, but some European politicians are now pushing to see it delivered.

This report covers political and security updates in Libya for the week of October 3 - October 9, 2025. Clients can download the full report at the end of the summary.

Libya’s energy sector remains both the backbone of its economy and a mirror of its political fragility. The announcement of its first international oil and gas licensing round in 18 years earlier this year has been a welcome development and triggered renewed interest from IOCs and investors.

This report covers political and security updates in Libya for the week of September 26 - October 2, 2025. Clients can download the full report at the end of the summary.

As Libya's problems worse, Dabaiba continues to focus on his governments image instead of ensuring that his government functions.