With the possibility that Dabaiba may need treatment abroad, Libya's Government of National Unity could be forced to run on autopilot at a critical time.
Growing geopolitical competition between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates is taking shape in the Sahel, with the LNA poised to benefit due to its increasing presence in the region.
Libyaโs current political situation in 2026 is defined by a deepening divide between competing centres of power, fragile economic indicators and rising external pressure.
Through corruption and opportunism, 111st Brigade commander Abdulsalam al-Zoubi has recently become a dominant figure in western Libya, but in the country's cyclical politics of violence, it's unclear how long heย couldย remain.
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.
Libyaโs 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.
