Libya Military Unification: Libya’s rival chiefs of staff met in Sirte for the first time on Libyan soil, co-chaired by Salah al-Din al-Namroush and Khaled Haftar, agreeing on joint field exercises in the south and monthly coordination to push army unification. Animal Health & Trade Risk: Libya’s Agricultural Police confirmed a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Msallata (Al-Amamra), prompting market closures, movement restrictions, and intensified veterinary surveillance across eastern and western regions. Energy & Industry: A Russian firm plans to supply Libya seismic survey systems (SVS-30/150M) in 2026 to support new oil and gas exploration. Migration Pressure: A Ghanaian MP met Libyan authorities to address the plight of Ghanaian migrants, citing unemployment, lack of documents, exploitation, and detention risks. Regional Logistics: Egypt signed a UN TIR guarantee and launched eight international logistics corridors, including a route linking the Red Sea to Libya, Chad and Central Africa—potentially boosting cross-border trade flows. Fuel Prices Watch: Libya remains the world’s cheapest petrol in a new global ranking, with subsidies keeping prices far below regional peers. UK Entry Rules: The UK updated visa requirements affecting Libya-linked travellers and many African nationalities, raising compliance risks for business and travel.