List of heads of state of Libya – Wikipedia
Kingdom of Libya (19511969)[edit]No.NamePortraitLifespanReignDynastyReign startReign endDurationKing of Libya1Idris I1889198324 December 19511 September 196917years, 251daysSenussiThe first and only King of Libya. Deposed in the 1969 coup d'tat.Libya under Gaddafi (19692011)[edit]Libyan Arab Republic (19691977)[edit]No.NamePortraitLifespanTerm of officePolitical partyTook officeLeft officeTime in officeChairman of the Revolutionary Command Council2Muammar Gaddafi194220111 September 19692 March 19777years, 182daysMilitary / Arab Socialist UnionGaddafi dissolved the Revolutionary Command Council on 2 March 1977, after the General People's Congress adopted the Declaration on the Establishment of the Authority of the People.Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (19772011)[edit]Secretaries-General of the General People's Congress(2)Muammar Gaddafi194220112 March 19772 March 19792 yearsMilitary / Independent(Islamic socialist)Gaddafi renounced all government functions on 2 March 1979. However, as leader of the revolution (officially "Brotherly Leader and Guide of the Revolution"), he retained ultimate control over Libya until he was deposed and killed during the 2011 Civil War.[1][2]3Abdul Ati al-Obeidiborn 19392 March 19797 January 19811year, 311daysIndependent(Islamic socialist)Previously served as Secretary-General of the General People's Committee (Prime Minister), from 1977 to 1979.4Muhammad az-Zaruq Rajabborn 19407 January 198115 February 19843years, 39daysIndependent(Islamic socialist)Afterwards served as Secretary-General of the General People's Committee (Prime Minister), from 1984 to 1986.5Mifta al-Usta Umar1935201015 February 19847 October 19906years, 234daysIndependent(Islamic socialist)Served at the time of the 1986 United States bombing (Operation El Dorado Canyon).6Abdul Razzaq as-Sawsa193320167 October 199018 January 19921year, 103daysIndependent(Islamic socialist)7Muhammad az-Zanatiborn 194418 January 19923 March 200816years, 45daysIndependent(Islamic socialist)8Miftah Muhammed K'ebaborn 19473 March 20085 March 20091year, 2daysIndependent(Islamic socialist)9Imbarek Shamekhborn 19525 March 2009[3]26 January 2010327daysIndependent(Islamic socialist)Previously served as Secretary-General of the General People's Committee (Prime Minister), from 2000 to 2003.10Mohamed Abu al-Qasim al-Zwaiborn 195226 January 2010[4]23 August 20111year, 209daysIndependent(Islamic socialist)Served at the time of the First Civil War and the concurrent foreign military intervention. Deposed during the Battle of Tripoli.Transitional period (2011present)[edit]Chairman of the National Transitional Council11Mustafa Abdul Jalilborn 19525 March 20118 August 20121year, 156daysIndependentIn rebellion to 23 August 2011, based in Benghazi during this period.Presidents of the General National CongressMohammed Ali SalimActing Presidentborn 19358 August 20129 August 20121dayIndependentSymbolic head of state for the handover of power from the NTC.12Mohammed Magariafborn 19409 August 201228 May 2013292daysNational Front PartyResigned to comply with the Political Isolation Law passed by the GNC on 14 May 2013.Giuma Ahmed AtighaActing Presidentborn 195028 May 201325 June 201328daysIndependent13Nouri Abusahmainborn 195625 June 20135 April 20162years, 285daysIndependentIn rebellion, based in Tripoli. Internationally recognized until 4 August 2014.Following the 2014 legislative election, the government was split between the newly-elected House of Representatives and the outgoing General National Congress, resulting in the ongoing civil war. The 2014 legislative elections were declared invalid by the Libyan Supreme Court in November 2014.Presidents of the House of RepresentativesAbu Bakr Baira Acting Presidentborn 19414 August 20145 August 20141dayIndependentSymbolic head of state for the handover of power from the GNC.14Aguila Saleh Issaborn 19445 August 201415 March 20216years, 222daysIndependentIn rebellion, based in Tobruk. Internationally recognized until 12 March 2016.Following the inauguration of the Presidential Council and the Government of National Accord, the government remained split between the House of Representatives and the National Salvation Government, recreated after the 2016 coup d'tat attempt. Afterwards, the High Council of the Revolution was created as well. However, the High Council of State, based in Tripoli, recognized the GNA.Chairmen of the Presidential Council15Fayez al-Sarrajborn 196030 March 201615 March 20214years, 350daysIndependentInternationally recognized, based in Tripoli. Simultaneously served as Prime Minister of the Government of National Accord.16Mohamed al-Menfiborn 197615 March 2021Incumbent164daysIndependentInternationally recognized, based in Tripoli.
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- Rare medicane storm could soon form and affect Greece, Libya or Egypt - The Washington Post - September 15th, 2026 [September 15th, 2026]
- Libya's oil and gas minister says they plan to raise nat gas production to 4bln SCFD within 3-5 years - Newsquawk - September 15th, 2026 [September 15th, 2026]
- Libya Targets 4 bcf/d Gas Production Within Five Years - Egypt Oil & Gas - September 15th, 2026 [September 15th, 2026]
- Two Russian ships have unloaded armoured vehicles in Libya. A move aimed at undermining the elections and unification - Il Sole 24 ORE - September 15th, 2026 [September 15th, 2026]
- 'The guards torture you every day': a migrant's account of Libya's al-Maya detention center - infomigrants.net - September 15th, 2026 [September 15th, 2026]
- Libya NOC Discusses Energy Cooperation with UK and Global Partners - Libya Herald - September 15th, 2026 [September 15th, 2026]
- Ecstasy tablets are rage in 'drug haven' Libya | Gravitas - WION - September 15th, 2026 [September 15th, 2026]
- Authorities in Libya seize tens of thousands of ecstasy pills marked with face of Muammar Gaddafi - The Independent - September 15th, 2026 [September 15th, 2026]
- IL CAPO Espresso brings Neapolitan coffee culture to Libya with IMF Roasters - Comunicaffe International - September 15th, 2026 [September 15th, 2026]
- Acting FM, UN review necessary protection of international missions and personnel in Libya - The Libya Observer - September 15th, 2026 [September 15th, 2026]
- Former LTT chairman sentenced to 5 years in prison - The Libya Observer - September 15th, 2026 [September 15th, 2026]
- Media: Private jet belonging to Turkish tycoon crashes in Libya - Caliber.Az - September 15th, 2026 [September 15th, 2026]
- Finance Minister reviews economic situation with US officials - The Libya Observer - September 15th, 2026 [September 15th, 2026]
- GNU prepares national plan to tackle unplanned urban expansion - The Libya Observer - September 15th, 2026 [September 15th, 2026]
- Will Washington back the UNs Libya roadmap with more than just rhetoric? - Atlantic Council - September 13th, 2026 [September 13th, 2026]
- Libya: "Fezzan Revolutionaries Force" announces closure of the border strip extending from Algeria to Chad and Sudan - - September 13th, 2026 [September 13th, 2026]
- Armenian Court Files Confirm Turkeys Pipeline for Deploying Jihadists to Artsakh, Libya - The Armenian Mirror-Spectator - September 13th, 2026 [September 13th, 2026]
- Libya's rival chambers welcome Trkiye's offer to host election law talks - Trkiye Today - September 13th, 2026 [September 13th, 2026]
- GNU signs Hong Kong Convention establishing the International Organization for Mediation - The Libya Observer - September 13th, 2026 [September 13th, 2026]
- Libya Moves Forward With 10,680-Unit Tajoura Housing Project - Libya Herald - September 13th, 2026 [September 13th, 2026]
- Libya arrests five people in connection with drone strikes on refinery - africanews.com - September 13th, 2026 [September 13th, 2026]
- Egypt, Greece and Cyprus tell Ankara, without saying so: your Libya deal does not count - EUalive - September 13th, 2026 [September 13th, 2026]
- Amnesty International calls for immediate halt to executions in eastern Libya - The Libya Observer - September 13th, 2026 [September 13th, 2026]
- Meeting between Aqila Saleh and Mohammed Takala: Is Turkey repositioning itself in Libya or trying to influence the architecture of the political... - September 13th, 2026 [September 13th, 2026]
- Chief of Staff discusses military cooperation with Chinese Ambassador - The Libya Observer - September 13th, 2026 [September 13th, 2026]
- Bregas Al-Hani Depot to Increase Cooking Gas Filling to 25,000 Daily - Libya Herald - September 13th, 2026 [September 13th, 2026]
- Libya, Qatar discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation - The Libya Observer - September 13th, 2026 [September 13th, 2026]
- UN Welcomes Libya Deal Paving Way for National Elections - thediplomaticinsight.com - September 13th, 2026 [September 13th, 2026]
- US warns citizens against travel to Libya, advises those who go to prepare for possible kidnapping or death - news.cgtn.com - September 6th, 2026 [September 6th, 2026]
- Washington warns US citizens against travel to Libya for any reason - The Libya Observer - September 6th, 2026 [September 6th, 2026]
- Menfi reviews political developments and elections with ambassadors accredited to Libya - The Libya Observer - September 6th, 2026 [September 6th, 2026]
- Defense Ministry: Cell suspected of targeting vital facilities with drones arrested - The Libya Observer - September 6th, 2026 [September 6th, 2026]
- Second Libyan-American Development and Reconstruction Forum Held - Libya Herald - September 6th, 2026 [September 6th, 2026]
- AFRICA/GHANA - First parish dedicated to St Matthew Ayariga, the only Ghanaian among the 21 martyrs killed by ISIS in Libya, established in Texas -... - September 6th, 2026 [September 6th, 2026]
- Health Ministry denies approving salaries or contracts for foreign medical and nursing staff - The Libya Observer - September 6th, 2026 [September 6th, 2026]
- Europes most powerful nuclear-armed military is quietly building its own security bloc outside NATO with Algeria, Libya and three Sahel nation -... - September 6th, 2026 [September 6th, 2026]
- Libya rivals sign deal to hold long-delayed elections within 2 years - The Arab Weekly - September 6th, 2026 [September 6th, 2026]
- US asks Americans to leave DNA samples, prepare will before travelling to Libya | 'Do not travel to Libya for any reason' | Inshorts - Inshorts - September 6th, 2026 [September 6th, 2026]
- UNSMIL gives HoR and HCS one month to approve 4+4 agreement - The Libya Observer - September 6th, 2026 [September 6th, 2026]
- Libya: Haftar backs the 4+4 group agreement signed in Tripoli - capmad.com - September 6th, 2026 [September 6th, 2026]
- Assessing the New U.S. Initiative for Libya - International Crisis Group - August 22nd, 2026 [August 22nd, 2026]
- Al-Hassadi: Egyptian-Turkish Rapprochement on Libya Is Positive but Needs National Will to Overcome Differences - libyaupdate.com - August 22nd, 2026 [August 22nd, 2026]
- CORE Sudan Situation: Sudanese Refugees and Asylum-Seekers in Libya (As of July 2026) - ReliefWeb - August 22nd, 2026 [August 22nd, 2026]
- Washington's Libya plan was fragile before the bullets started flying - Trkiye Today - August 22nd, 2026 [August 22nd, 2026]
- Libya Reports 2,325 E-Visa Requests Between July and August - Libya Herald - August 22nd, 2026 [August 22nd, 2026]
- Libya and Chad to Resume Direct Flights Between Tripoli and N'Djamena - Libya Herald - August 22nd, 2026 [August 22nd, 2026]
- Libya, China review construction materials factories and prefabricated buildings - The Libya Observer - August 22nd, 2026 [August 22nd, 2026]
- Is the U.S.-Iran war spilling into Libya? - Washington Times - August 22nd, 2026 [August 22nd, 2026]
- EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Aftereffects of latest Ceuta incident still being felt in Morocco Agreement on plans for EU maritime rescue centre in eastern... - August 22nd, 2026 [August 22nd, 2026]
- Libya is seeking investment of up to USD 40bln to develop oil resources, according to FT - Newsquawk - August 22nd, 2026 [August 22nd, 2026]
- Libya Launches First National Formulary to Reform Drug Supply - Libya Herald - August 22nd, 2026 [August 22nd, 2026]
- Gaddafi angrily tore up the UN Charter and called it a Terror Council; 17 years later, Japan-backed Libya wants a seat at the table - Business Insider... - August 11th, 2026 [August 11th, 2026]
- Libya's NOC warns of force majeure, Zawiya refinery shutdown if drone attacks continue - Reuters - August 11th, 2026 [August 11th, 2026]
- Drone attack targets oil facility in Libya for the third time in two days - The Times of Israel - August 11th, 2026 [August 11th, 2026]
- The Erosion of Public Trust in Libya's International Unification Efforts - The Washington Institute - August 11th, 2026 [August 11th, 2026]
- Libya military intelligence chief killed in car blast in Benghazi: Report - Firstpost - August 11th, 2026 [August 11th, 2026]
- Interview of Dr David Gerbi, a Jew from Libya - The Times of Israel - August 11th, 2026 [August 11th, 2026]
- Egypt and Libya Advance $1B Tobruk-to-Alexandria Oil Pipeline Project - Pipeline Technology Journal - August 11th, 2026 [August 11th, 2026]
- Libya: leaders call for unified Army to strengthen security and sovereignty - The North Africa Post - August 11th, 2026 [August 11th, 2026]
- Camco successfully drills and completes a re-entry horizontal well in the Sarir Field - a new regional benchmark - Libya Herald - August 11th, 2026 [August 11th, 2026]
- Libya Launches National Liver Transplant Project with Turkish Partners - Libya Herald - August 11th, 2026 [August 11th, 2026]
- On Libyan Army anniversary, Menfi and Dbeibah stress need for unified military free from political divisions - The Libya Observer - August 11th, 2026 [August 11th, 2026]
- Libya carries out first Shockwave IVL heart procedure - The Libya Observer - August 11th, 2026 [August 11th, 2026]
- Zallaf Libya continues projects to boost oil and gas production - The Libya Observer - August 11th, 2026 [August 11th, 2026]
- Libya Needs Oil Sector Institutional Reform to Hit Production Targets - libyaherald.com - August 9th, 2026 [August 9th, 2026]
- 14 Somali migrants deported from east Tripoli centre - The Libya Observer - August 9th, 2026 [August 9th, 2026]
- Young man drowns, three others rescued across the country - The Libya Observer - August 9th, 2026 [August 9th, 2026]
- Cocaine and conflict in Mali, Niger, and Libya - Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) - August 7th, 2026 [August 7th, 2026]
- Trumps Reunification Initiative in Libya Will Only Prolong the Gridlock - World Politics Review - August 7th, 2026 [August 7th, 2026]
- 626 ancient stonemason marks reveal how the gate of Greek Ptolemais in Libya was built - Archaeology News Online Magazine - August 7th, 2026 [August 7th, 2026]
- Why Trkiye is Boosting Ties with Both Sides in Libya - caspianpost.com - August 7th, 2026 [August 7th, 2026]
- Libyas 3+3 Military Committee meets representatives from AFRICOM and Italy in Sirte - The Libya Observer - August 7th, 2026 [August 7th, 2026]
- Egypt, Libya Strengthen Ties in Energy Cooperation - Egypt Oil & Gas - August 7th, 2026 [August 7th, 2026]
- Demonstrators end civil disobedience action - in response to public demand or to pressure by security forces? - Libya Herald - August 7th, 2026 [August 7th, 2026]
- Ethiopian Regulator Reportedly Blocks Ola Energy Acquisition of TotalE - Libya Herald - August 7th, 2026 [August 7th, 2026]
- Libya launches 1st phase of Western Border Security Project with advanced electronic surveillance system - The Libya Observer - August 7th, 2026 [August 7th, 2026]
- Dbeibah reaffirms support for Medical Specialties Board to strengthen doctor training - The Libya Observer - August 7th, 2026 [August 7th, 2026]
- Libya discusses AfricaTurkey summit hosting with Ankara - The Libya Observer - August 7th, 2026 [August 7th, 2026]
- NOC: July crude output hits 41.7 million barrels - The Libya Observer - August 7th, 2026 [August 7th, 2026]
- Libya Advances Biodiversity Finance Initiative with UNDP Support - Libya Herald - August 7th, 2026 [August 7th, 2026]