Drug Seizure & Security: Libyan authorities in Tripoli seized tens of thousands of ecstasy pills smuggled from Europe, molded into shapes bearing Muammar Gaddafi’s face—another sign of Libya’s role as a regional transit hub for synthetic drugs. Cooking Gas Supply: Brega’s Al-Hani depot is set to expand cylinder filling capacity to 25,000 per day, aiming to cut shortages and reduce black-market price spikes seen since 2011. Trade & Shipping: The Libyan Export Development Authority launched a direct shipping line from Misrata Free Zone port via Tangier to African markets including Nigeria and Cameroon, targeting lower shipping costs and stronger non-oil exports. Border Flows: A Tunisia-Libya border study highlights how easier movement at Ras Ajdir and Dhehiba supports both formal and informal trade, acting like an “open-air marketplace” for local communities. Energy Infrastructure Risk: A report on the Great Sea Interconnector flags major financial and security concerns for Cyprus, arguing the project could raise consumer surcharges and create geopolitical blowback. Regional Tensions at the Border: The “Fezzan Revolutionaries Force” announced a full closure of Libya’s southern border strip to truck traffic and commercial transport, citing blockades affecting fuel, cooking gas, and essential goods. Aviation & Investment: Libya’s National Development Agency said it is exploring direct investment financing for Tunis-Carthage airport development (or a new Tunis airport site) after discussions at a Libyan-French economic summit in Sirte. Quality Assurance Deal: The NDA also signed an MoU with Bureau Veritas to strengthen inspection, certification, and international standards across NDA projects. Humanitarian & Migration Claims: A viral “slave trade in Libya 2026” video sparked outrage, but investigators say the specific footage’s date and location weren’t independently verified, while UN reports point to real, documented migrant abuses.