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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- Wiki Loves Libya: Libyan initiative that documents the countrys heritage and introduces the world to its diversity - Wikimedia.org - May 3rd, 2026 [May 3rd, 2026]
- Air France flights over Libya causing concern to crew union other airliners have been overflying since 2025 - Libya Herald - May 3rd, 2026 [May 3rd, 2026]
- Libya signs preliminary agreement with Chevron to assess shale oil and gas resources - Reuters - May 3rd, 2026 [May 3rd, 2026]
- Libya ranked 138th globally and 9th in Arab countries in World Press Freedom Index - The Libya Observer - May 3rd, 2026 [May 3rd, 2026]
- UNSMIL calls on all Libyan parties to respect and protect freedom of expression - The Libya Observer - May 3rd, 2026 [May 3rd, 2026]
- 2 civilians killed, another injured in clashes in Libya - Latest news from Azerbaijan - May 3rd, 2026 [May 3rd, 2026]
- PM Aldabaiba inaugurates 6th African Construction & Equipment Exhibition -with several international participants - Libya Herald - May 3rd, 2026 [May 3rd, 2026]
- Libya launches 100-day plan to boost agriculture sector - The Libya Observer - May 3rd, 2026 [May 3rd, 2026]
- 38 migrants die off Libya coast, including Egyptians, Sudanese, and Ethiopians - Middle East Monitor - May 1st, 2026 [May 1st, 2026]
- Mini-Meeting discusses first two steps of Libyas UN Roadmap in its first meeting in Rome - Libya Herald - May 1st, 2026 [May 1st, 2026]
- Libya's NOC Partners with Chevron for Oil and Gas Resource Asses - GuruFocus - May 1st, 2026 [May 1st, 2026]
- Libya corruption pact: Sarkozy returns to court as his former right-hand man turns against him - Yahoo News UK - May 1st, 2026 [May 1st, 2026]
- Italys Ingegneria Informatica and Libyas Customs Authority to activate Automated Inspection Software System - Libya Herald - May 1st, 2026 [May 1st, 2026]
- Oil India reports hydrocarbon discovery in Libya - The Hindu - May 1st, 2026 [May 1st, 2026]
- Libya NOC to jointly assess exploration potential with Chevron - Oil Review Africa - May 1st, 2026 [May 1st, 2026]
- Libya reaches first unified budget deal in 13 years - Trkiye Today - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- Ukrainian forces operating in Libya have attacked a Russian tanker, officials say - Inquirer.com - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- International Monetary Fund warns of increasing risks threatening economic stability in Libya - libyaupdate.com - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- Libya's NOC Confirms New Oil & Gas Discoveries with Eni, Repsol, Sonatrach - News and Statistics - IndexBox - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- 'I'm innocent': Former president Sarkozy challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding - France 24 - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- Over 80 migrants missing from boat that capsized after leaving Libya, UN says - New York Post - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- US adviser welcomes Libyas first unified budget in 13 years - The Libya Observer - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- Libya and Gambia Discuss Cooperation in Digital Technology and Its Role in Development Projects - libyaupdate.com - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- Sarkozy says he owes France 'the truth' as he challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding - AP News - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- Libya reports three new oil and gas discoveries - The Energy Year - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- First economic conference on transparency & financial governance in Libya kicks off - The Libya Observer - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- Al-Shuhoumi: Ukrainian military elements are present in three points in Libya and are working to operate drones - libyaupdate.com - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- Libya to have first unified state budget in 13 years - MSN - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- Libya and Tunisia discuss activation of bilateral agreements - The Libya Observer - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- NOC and Eni confirm new offshore gas discovery in Libya - Inspenet - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- Undersecretary of Defence Zoubi effuses about the forthcoming Flintlock military exercises in Sirte as a sign of progress in Libyas unification -... - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- Independent Arabia: The Largest Unified Budget in Libya's History Between Reform Opportunity and Fears of Expanding Spending - libyaupdate.com - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- East, West Libya Strike Deal on Unified Public Spending - Voice of Nigeria - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- Dbeibah reopens Sahel-Saharan bloc HQ in Tripoli - The Libya Observer - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- Libya announces new oil and gas discovery in key basin - Latest news from Azerbaijan - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- New discoveries reflect the significant potential of Libya's oil and gas sector: NOC Chairman Suleiman - Libya Herald - April 12th, 2026 [April 12th, 2026]
- RFI Investigation: Ukrainian military in Libya and the strike on the Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz - Euronews.com - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- Ukrainian Military Presence Reported in Western Libya Amid Expanding Shadow War With Russia - Kyiv Post - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- Damaged Russian LNG tanker breaks loose from tow off Libya - Reuters - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- Operation to tow damaged Russian tanker off Libya fails due to weather - ABC News - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- Libya Reportedly Allows Ukraine Use Its Territory to Strike Russias Shadow Fleet - UNITED24 Media - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- Libya Since Qaddafi: Chaos and the Search for Peace - Washington Report on Middle East Affairs - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- U.N. Accusations About Oil Smuggling in Libya Miss the Mark - Middle East Forum - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- Leaked UN report reveals Haftar family is smuggling oil and arms in Libya - Middle East Eye - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- Ukrainians have a base in Libya, they attacked a Russian gas carrier Euronews - EADaily - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- Watch: Dust storm turns sky bright red in Libya - FOX Weather - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- Libya Says Tow Failed and Warns Wreck of Arctic Metagaz Is Out of Control - The Maritime Executive - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- Libyas proposed Science and Technology City can reduce oil dependence, create jobs for youth and support local innovation - Libya Herald - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- Operation to tow damaged Russian tanker off Libya fails due to weather - Oskaloosa Herald - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- Watch: Dust storm turns sky bright red in Libya - MSN - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- LIDCO discusses with Turkey mechanisms to reactivate stalled projects and new projects - Libya Herald - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- Njeem case: ICC refers Italy over failure to comply with arrest order - The Libya Observer - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- Libya pleads for international help in handling damaged Russian LNG carrier - Tradewinds News - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- CBLs instant salary payment system reveals 1.585 million Libyans (72 percent) registered to receive state-sector salaries out of a total of 2.2... - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- Libya, Iran, and the Limits of Airpower - Foreign Policy - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- Libya's coast guard tows damaged Russian LNG tanker away from its shores - Reuters - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- Libya tows drifting Russian shadow fleet tanker to avert a Mediterranean spill - AP News - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- Ethiopian Migrants in Libya: Why Tigrays Displaced Are Risking the Journey to Europe - inkstickmedia.com - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- Libya authorities say begin towing damaged Russian tanker - Courthouse News - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- Chevron, Libya Agree to Conduct Study in New Offshore Block - Rigzone - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Large-scale movements of people from Lebanon to Syria NGOs urge Libya to accept migration-related recommendations from UN human... - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- Libya, US discuss strengthening security cooperation - The Libya Observer - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- After weeks adrift, a stricken Russian tanker near Libya is being towed away from a potential disaster - Business Insider Africa - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- China cancels customs duties on Libyan imports starting from this May - banking and financial cooperation will be enhanced - Libya Herald - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- Libyan Bosnian Business Forum to be held from 29 to 30 March in Misrata - Libya Herald - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- US stresses importance of fully implementing its brokered Unified Development Programme agreement and establishing a unified budget - Libya Herald - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- Damaged and drifting Russian gas tanker under control being tugged away to sea by Libyan efforts - Libya Herald - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- Libya Attaches Towline to Drifting Russian-Flagged Gas Carrier - The Maritime Executive - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- 98 foreign companies from 14 countries and 100 local companies will participate in 7th Libya Food exhibition: Tripoli 29 March to 1 April - Libya... - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- Libya's National Oil Corporation signs MOU with Chevron to conduct technical study of offshore block NC 146 -NOC chief - marketscreener.com - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- Ethiopia: Families in the Hitsats displaced persons camp in Tigray are torn apart by departures for Libya - InfoMigrants - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- Libyan Chinese Economic Forum to be held in Tripoli in mid-April - Libya Herald - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- Libya agrees zero tariffs on exports to China from May 2026 - The Libya Observer - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- NOC signs MoU with Chevron to conduct technical study of offshore block NC 146 - Libya Herald - March 28th, 2026 [March 28th, 2026]
- Libya to Secure Drifting Hulk of Russian Gas Carrier and Bring It to Port - The Maritime Executive - March 22nd, 2026 [March 22nd, 2026]
- Damaged Russian Tanker to Be Towed to Libya, State-Owned Company Says - The Moscow Times - March 22nd, 2026 [March 22nd, 2026]
- Damaged Russian tanker to be towed to Libya: state-owned company - Newsbug.info - March 22nd, 2026 [March 22nd, 2026]
- Damaged Russian tanker to be towed to Libya: state-owned company | National | lebanondemocrat.com - Lebanon Democrat - March 22nd, 2026 [March 22nd, 2026]
- Damaged Russian tanker to be towed to Libya: state-owned company - Caledonian Record - March 22nd, 2026 [March 22nd, 2026]
- Damaged Russian tanker to be towed to Libya: state-owned company - RFI - March 22nd, 2026 [March 22nd, 2026]