by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 9, 2026 | Economic, Libya, Security
Libya: Clashes at Zawiya Force Shutdown of Country’s Largest Refinery Summary: On 8 May 2026, heavy clashes broke out across Zawiya, a city of approximately 250,000 people located 45 km west of Tripoli, after authorities launched what they described as a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 14, 2026 | Diplomacy, Libya, Security
Libya: US-Led Flintlock Exercise Brings Together Libyan Security Actors Summary: On 13 April 2026, the US Embassy Libya announced the launch of Exercise Flintlock 2026 in Libya, marking the country’s first-time hosting part of the multinational special operations...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 28, 2026 | Legal, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Tripoli Secures Chinese Agreement to Lift Tariffs on Libyan Exports Summary: On 25 March 2026, Libya’s Government of National Unity announced an agreement with China to remove tariffs on Libyan exports starting in May 2026, aiming to boost trade and strengthen...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 14, 2026 | Legal, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Tripoli Institutions Agree on Previously Contested Appointments Summary: On 11 March 2026, Tripoli-based Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah secured political backing from the Presidency Council and the High State Council (HSC) for a series of ministerial...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 8, 2026 | Legal, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Dbeibah Spars with Presidential Council Over Cabinet Reshuffle Summary: On 3 March 2026, Libyan Presidential Council President Mohamed al-Menfi warned Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah that the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) should limit...
