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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- Goals and Highlights: Libya 3-3 Cape Verde in African Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup - VAVEL.com - October 9th, 2025 [October 9th, 2025]
- Eni re-enters Libya exploration well five years after drilling suspended - Upstream Online - October 9th, 2025 [October 9th, 2025]
- Al-Marash: Changing the government and addressing the security file is the key to breaking the deadlock in Libya - libyaupdate.com - October 9th, 2025 [October 9th, 2025]
- CBL announces that first Absolute Speculative Certificates of Deposit will be issued to banks from 12 October - Libya Herald - October 9th, 2025 [October 9th, 2025]
- "Decision-Making and Implementation Meeting: A Direct Dialogue between the Central Bank of Libya and the Private Sector" workshop to be held... - October 9th, 2025 [October 9th, 2025]
- Libya revives offshore oil exploration after five-year hiatus - The North Africa Post - October 9th, 2025 [October 9th, 2025]
- Italy's Eni resumes drilling in offshore area northwest of Libya after five year hiatus - Reuters - October 7th, 2025 [October 7th, 2025]
- Haftar pledges new chapter for Libya, vows to end division - The Arab Weekly - October 7th, 2025 [October 7th, 2025]
- Libya at decisive turning point - The Arab Weekly - October 7th, 2025 [October 7th, 2025]
- The British Telegraph: Western Libya is militia chaos and Benghazi is heading toward a new era with infrastructure and urban expansion -... - October 7th, 2025 [October 7th, 2025]
- Administrative Control Authority discusses cooperation with Turkey - The Libya Observer - October 7th, 2025 [October 7th, 2025]
- Eni resumes drilling in offshore area northwest of Libya - TradeArabia - October 7th, 2025 [October 7th, 2025]
- US, Italy, and Turkey alignment could push the needle in Libya - Atlantic Council - October 4th, 2025 [October 4th, 2025]
- ICJ Statement on Serious Human Rights Violations in Libya - The International Commission of Jurists - ICJ - October 4th, 2025 [October 4th, 2025]
- Tough Efforts to Unify the Libyan Military Institution: Can Al-Menfi Overcome the Division? - The Libya Observer - October 4th, 2025 [October 4th, 2025]
- Inter Milan & Atletico Madrid To Play Reconstruction Cup Friendly In Libya During International Break - Yahoo - October 4th, 2025 [October 4th, 2025]
- Libya welcomes US ceasefire initiative for Gaza - The Libya Observer - October 4th, 2025 [October 4th, 2025]
- Italy-Libya migration pact under scrutiny as bullets fly - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal - October 4th, 2025 [October 4th, 2025]
- Libyas army chief calls for stronger Mediterranean cooperation against terrorism and trafficking - The Libya Observer - October 4th, 2025 [October 4th, 2025]
- Libya introduces new health requirements for workers wishing to enter the country - The Libya Observer - October 4th, 2025 [October 4th, 2025]
- Hannibal Gaddafi hospitalised in Beirut after health deterioration - The Libya Observer - October 4th, 2025 [October 4th, 2025]
- Bangladesh considers opening a consulate in Benghazi - The Libya Observer - October 4th, 2025 [October 4th, 2025]
- Libyan Industry Union signs MoU with Maghreb Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade BMICE to expand financing opportunities for Libyan industry - Libya... - October 4th, 2025 [October 4th, 2025]
- Peste des Petits Ruminants threatens Libya's livestock wealth... and a warning of an "insufficient" response - libyaupdate.com - October 4th, 2025 [October 4th, 2025]
- TAY OIL Services and Polaris commission a pioneering onshore seismic survey for AGOCO in Libya - Oilfield Technology - October 2nd, 2025 [October 2nd, 2025]
- Libyan FinTech NGO, FinOria, is organising a Hackathon from 15 to 17 November - Libya Herald - October 2nd, 2025 [October 2nd, 2025]
- The Ministry of Health and the World Bank meet to enhance cooperation on health projects and service development - Libya Herald - October 2nd, 2025 [October 2nd, 2025]
- NGO footage shows overcrowded dinghy and migrants in water off Libya - Yahoo News Canada - October 2nd, 2025 [October 2nd, 2025]
- Progress made in drafting a law on missing persons in Libya with UN support - libyaupdate.com - October 2nd, 2025 [October 2nd, 2025]
- The Political Fallout of European Migration Policy in Libya - Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) - September 30th, 2025 [September 30th, 2025]
- Libya - Welcome to the United Nations - September 30th, 2025 [September 30th, 2025]
- NGO footage shows overcrowded dinghy and migrants in water off Libya - Yahoo - September 30th, 2025 [September 30th, 2025]
- NGO footage shows overcrowded dinghy and migrants in water off Libya - AP News - September 30th, 2025 [September 30th, 2025]
- World Banks new Tripoli headquarters inspected in anticipation of the resumption of its work from Libya - Libya Herald - September 30th, 2025 [September 30th, 2025]
- 71 commercial vessels were received by the Julyana Free Zone Port in August - Libya Herald - September 30th, 2025 [September 30th, 2025]
- Over 1,000 Migrants Intercepted and Returned to Libya in One Week, IOM Reports - libyaupdate.com - September 30th, 2025 [September 30th, 2025]
- French ex-president Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in prison in Libya campaign financing case - France 24 - September 28th, 2025 [September 28th, 2025]
- Libya's heroes win medals in the championship, and Ben Hamid dedicates the gold to his country - libyaupdate.com - September 28th, 2025 [September 28th, 2025]
- Former French President Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years over Libya campaign financing - Courthouse News - September 28th, 2025 [September 28th, 2025]
- Libyas PPP Company participates in the Libyan French Economic Forum held in southern France - Libya Herald - September 28th, 2025 [September 28th, 2025]
- 1,016 Libya-wide investment projects boost the economy by 101 billion dinars - Libya Herald - September 28th, 2025 [September 28th, 2025]
- Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in Libya campaign financing case - BBC - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- Is Turkey Pulling a Seabed Heist with Libya? Malta Sounds the Alarm - Middle East Forum - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- Ex-French President Sarkozy Gets 5 Years in Prison in Libya Corruption Case - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years for criminal conspiracy over Libya funding - thecradle.co - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- Key Lebanese-French accuser in Sarkozy Libya funding probe dies on eve of verdict - France 24 - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- Former French president Sarkozy gets five-year prison term in Libya funding case - qazinform.com - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- France's Sarkozy sentenced to five years in prison over Libya funding conspiracy - TRT Franais - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- Paris court to rule on Sarkozy's alleged illegal campaign financing by Libya's Ghadafi government - Yahoo - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- Former French President Sarkozy found guilty on key charge, acquitted of others in Libya case - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- Sarkozy says he will sleep in prison, but with head held high following guilty verdict in Libya trial as it happened - The Guardian - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- French ex-leader Sarkozy given five-year prison sentence in Libya case - Euronews.com - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- Former French President Sarkozy convicted in Libya campaign financing case - Trkiye Today - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- French ex-president Sarkozy says he is innocent in Libya trial, will appeal conviction - Yahoo News UK - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- Paris court to rule on Sarkozy's alleged illegal campaign financing by Libya's Ghadafi government - Newsday - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- Former French President Sarkozy sentenced to five years in prison for Libya case - Gazeta Express - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- Sarkozy found guilty of conspiracy but cleared of graft in 'Libya cash trial' - Yahoo News UK - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- UAE Freezes Visas For Uganda, Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Cameroon And More Amid Heightened Security Threats And Strategic Immigration Reforms: What You... - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- Sarkozy Sentenced to Five Years in Libya Campaign Financing Case - Kbrs Postas - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in jail for criminal conspiracy in Libya case - Yahoo News UK - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- Moroccan Consulate requests an extension of the deadline to regularize the status of Moroccan students in Libya - libyaupdate.com - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- Libya hosts an international conference to discuss solutions for digital violence against women - libyaupdate.com - September 23rd, 2025 [September 23rd, 2025]
- Greece Will Discuss Seas Exclusive Economic Zones With Libya - The National Herald - September 23rd, 2025 [September 23rd, 2025]
- Tripoli Chamber hosts Libya Tunisia B2B meeting in the fields of construction and contracting - Libya Herald - September 23rd, 2025 [September 23rd, 2025]
- Air Albania crisis, the "African" plane is painted red and black after the lessor blocked two "Airbuses": The route from Libya to... - September 23rd, 2025 [September 23rd, 2025]
- Libya on table of talks between Greece and Turkey - The Libya Observer - September 23rd, 2025 [September 23rd, 2025]
- Libya, Turkey advance talks to settle pre-2011 contracts and boost economic ties - The North Africa Post - September 23rd, 2025 [September 23rd, 2025]
- Boat That Sank Off Libya, Killing at Least 50 Migrants, Was Headed to Greece, IOM Says - The National Herald - September 23rd, 2025 [September 23rd, 2025]
- Greek PM Highlights Start of Talks With Libya Over EEZ - tovima.com - September 23rd, 2025 [September 23rd, 2025]
- Greece and Libya Begin Talks on Exclusive Economic Zone Demarcation - GreekReporter.com - September 21st, 2025 [September 21st, 2025]
- The UN roadmap towards stability in Libya - The Arab Weekly - September 21st, 2025 [September 21st, 2025]
- Libya Export Development Authority launches initiative to support olive oil exporters with storage tanks of international specifications - Libya... - September 21st, 2025 [September 21st, 2025]
- Libya takes a step forward on energy transition with the launch of the minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) and labels programme - UNDP - September 21st, 2025 [September 21st, 2025]
- Libya and Turkey discuss settling pre 2011 construction contracts, follow up on 2024-25 contracts and on programme for resuming stalled projects -... - September 21st, 2025 [September 21st, 2025]
- Rescue ship shooting: Where is the EUs red line with Libya? - openDemocracy - September 19th, 2025 [September 19th, 2025]
- More than 100 Sudanese refugees dead or missing in shipwrecks off Libya - RFI - September 19th, 2025 [September 19th, 2025]
- The Real Solution Is To End the War in Sudan: UNHCR on Deadly Libya Shipwreck - The Media Line - September 19th, 2025 [September 19th, 2025]
- BBC: Abu Agila al-Marimi recounts being kidnapped and forced to make false confessions in Libya - libyaupdate.com - September 19th, 2025 [September 19th, 2025]
- Libya is more than a country that nobody claimed | Mustafa Fetouri | AW - The Arab Weekly - September 17th, 2025 [September 17th, 2025]
- Head of the Misrata Movement: Irregular migrants are changing Libya's demographics and threatening its security - libyaupdate.com - September 17th, 2025 [September 17th, 2025]