Latest news in Libya? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
- First Passenger Ferry to Turkey in Decades Sets Sail: A new direct passenger maritime route between Benghazi and Turkey officially launched, with the passenger ship “GOTHICA” sailing from the Jaliyana Free Zone port. The two-day voyage marks the first passenger service of its kind between the destinations in decades, aimed at facilitating travel and commercial trade. The Libya Update+ 1
- Election Framework and UN Support: Libyan political factions have reconvened talkssupported by meetings in Ankarato push forward implementation of the late-August agreement. The UN Security Council recently praised the breakthrough deal mediated by the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), which restructures the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) board and establishes a revised framework aimed at holding national elections under a unified government. Yeni Şafak+ 1
- Energy Transition and Infrastructure Initiatives: The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya and ESCWA have advanced discussions in Tripoli on modernizing national power grids and transitioning extractive infrastructure toward renewable energy projects under the 2023–2035 National Strategy. Mirage News
- Regional Diplomacy: The Libyan Foreign Ministry issued a statement reiterating solidarity with Saudi Arabia following regional security threats, emphasizing adherence to international humanitarian law and de-escalation across the region. Qatar news agency