Libyan Express

Disputed quorum fuels calls for new leadership in Libya’s parliament A group of Libyan lawmakers accused parliament’s leadership on Monday of preventing them from entering its headquarters, threatening to meet elsewhere in a dispute over parliamentary rules that has also prompted calls to replace the chamber’s leadership. The accusation came in a statement issued on behalf of 86 members of the House of Representatives.

Tunisian groups seek release of protesters detained after flotilla solidarity march Three Tunisian organisations have called for the release of protesters detained following a rally in Tunis in support of jailed Sumud flotilla activists, while urging protection for detainees on hunger strike.

NOC warns Sharara production could stop if pipeline remains closed Oil production at Sharara fell sharply on Monday after a valve was closed on the pipeline connecting the field to Zawiya port, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) said. The corporation attributed the closure to an armed group, which it did not identify. It warned that continued disruption could halt production at the field and force the Zawiya refinery to stop operating.

RascomStar-QAF shareholders review financial and operational reports RascomStar-QAF shareholders reviewed the satellite operator’s finances and operations and discussed its strategic plan at a meeting in Tripoli on Monday, 21 September. The Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAIP), which owns 63 per cent of the company, hosted the meeting at its headquarters.

Egypt’s education minister orders schools to enforce penalties over teacher recordings Pupils in Egypt face exclusion from school for a full academic year if they photograph or film teachers on school premises to insult or bully them, or to publish the material on social media, according to instructions attributed to the education ministry. The directive covers any device used to capture the images.

Egypt await Libya in opening under-20 qualifier Libya’s under-20s drew 1–1 with Zamalek’s youth side in Cairo ahead of their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against hosts Egypt on 24 September. The Libyan squad are preparing for a five-team North African qualifying tournament in Ismailia, with places at the 2027 finals in Ghana at stake. Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco complete the field. Following their opener against Egypt, Libya will face Algeria on 27 September and Tunisia on 3 October.

Indian Oil Corporation has bought one million barrels of Libya’s Sarir/Mesla crude for November delivery at approximately $23 a barrel above October Brent prices, according to trade sources cited by Reuters. Sarir/Mesla commands highest Brent premium in Indian Oil tender Mercuria sold the shipment as part of a four-million-barrel tender that also covered supplies from Nigeria, Angola and Iraq. The Libyan blend attracted the highest premium among the three African grades, all priced against Brent.

Libya’s two-year election timetable hinges on unresolved political agreements Libya’s latest election agreement faces significant obstacles to implementation, with the High Council of State withholding approval and no mechanism specified for forming the unified executive authority required to oversee the vote. Members of the 4+4 dialogue committee reaffirmed their commitment to the agreement at a meeting in Tunis on Sunday, 20 September.

Israeli security officials have warned that Syria’s expanding armed forces could eventually challenge Israel’s military advantage, as President Ahmed al-Sharaa rebuilds the army and seeks new weapons, the Jerusalem Post reported. US eases arms restrictions amid Israeli concern over Syrian rearmament The concerns centre on the development of larger ground formations and the potential acquisition of air defence systems that could restrict Israeli operations.

Customers can cancel dollar reservations without obligation, central bank board says The Central Bank of Libya’s Sharia supervisory board has ruled that reserving $2,000 for personal use is permissible under Islamic law, setting out a different assessment of the booking system from that underpinning Dar al-Ifta’s earlier rejection.