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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- More than 250 migrants reach Crete overnight from Libya - eKathimerini.com - November 3rd, 2026 [November 3rd, 2026]
- Ahmed Gadallas bet on a more industrial Libya - Business Insider Africa - November 3rd, 2026 [November 3rd, 2026]
- Libya and Jordan Discuss Developing Military Training, Coordination, and Exchange of Defense Expertise - Libya Update News - Libya Update News - November 3rd, 2026 [November 3rd, 2026]
- Libya's eastern parliament votes to appoint Fawzi Abu Khazam as central bank governor - TradingView - November 3rd, 2026 [November 3rd, 2026]
- Turkeys Libya Gains Expose the Limits of Greek-Egyptian Cooperation - Middle East Forum - November 3rd, 2026 [November 3rd, 2026]
- Turkey aims to raise trade with Libya to $5 billion - The Libya Observer - November 3rd, 2026 [November 3rd, 2026]
- UN envoy: We're working on new dialogue formats to unify institutions and hold elections - The Libya Observer - November 3rd, 2026 [November 3rd, 2026]
- Trkiye rejects Greek claims over Libya deal at UN - Hrriyet Daily News - November 3rd, 2026 [November 3rd, 2026]
- Boulos and Haftars game in Libya - eKathimerini.com - November 3rd, 2026 [November 3rd, 2026]
- Libya links Artificial Intelligence AI and Connectivity to its next production cycle - Cyprus Shipping News - November 3rd, 2026 [November 3rd, 2026]
- Turkey and Libya aim to Raise Bilateral Trade to $5BN - POLITIS - To the point - November 3rd, 2026 [November 3rd, 2026]
- Boulos: US won't hesitate to sanction individuals who obstruct Libyas political transition - The Libya Observer - November 3rd, 2026 [November 3rd, 2026]
- Libya-Italy Business and Investment Forum 2026 kicks off in Misrata - The Libya Observer - November 3rd, 2026 [November 3rd, 2026]
- Menfi, Takala stress importance of preserving unity and independence of sovereign institutions - The Libya Observer - November 3rd, 2026 [November 3rd, 2026]
- Boulos: I discussed with Fidan advancing the political process and unifying institutions in Libya - libyaupdate.com - September 28th, 2026 [September 28th, 2026]
- Libya in Captivity... and Citizens Are Tired of Going Nowhere - ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English - September 28th, 2026 [September 28th, 2026]
- UN concerned over Libya oil pipeline obstruction - Breakingthenews.net - September 28th, 2026 [September 28th, 2026]
- Egyptian-Turkish talks on Libya held in New York - The Libya Observer - September 28th, 2026 [September 28th, 2026]
- Western Region Forum calls for disclosure of investigation results into Terrorist Cell - The Libya Observer - September 28th, 2026 [September 28th, 2026]
- Air Algrie to Resume Direct Flights to Tripoli on 28 October - Libya Herald - September 28th, 2026 [September 28th, 2026]
- The push to reunify Libya: Why it matters to Trkiye and the region - TRT World - September 26th, 2026 [September 26th, 2026]
- Turkey draws a line on Libya as Erdogan rejects any arrangement against its interests - Business Insider Africa - September 26th, 2026 [September 26th, 2026]
- HRC63: ICJ Raises Concern over Torture, Executions and Impunity in Libya - The International Commission of Jurists - ICJ - September 26th, 2026 [September 26th, 2026]
- Libya's NOC says forced closure of the valve on the Sharara-Zawiya crude pipeline has led to a loss of 720k barrels of output - Newsquawk - September 26th, 2026 [September 26th, 2026]
- Chief of General Staff reviews military cooperation with Turkish Ambassador - The Libya Observer - September 26th, 2026 [September 26th, 2026]
- Arms Broker Jailed 16 Years Over Libya and Sudan Jet Deals - MiGFlug - September 26th, 2026 [September 26th, 2026]
- Analyzing Monetary Policy in Libya: A Review of the New CBL Book - Libya Herald - September 26th, 2026 [September 26th, 2026]
- Mizdah declares state of emergency amid severe flooding - The Libya Observer - September 26th, 2026 [September 26th, 2026]
- Libya's NOC warns of force majeure after Sharara pipeline halt - Quantum Commodity Intelligence - September 26th, 2026 [September 26th, 2026]
- Two Pilots Accused Of Flying 'Drunk' Before Runway Crash In Libya - NDTV - September 22nd, 2026 [September 22nd, 2026]
- Tosyali SULB plans to invest $2.5 billion in DRI production in Libya - GMK Center - September 22nd, 2026 [September 22nd, 2026]
- Egypt/Libya/Sudan Escalating tensions in the Black Sea clear way for French wheat, from Tripoli to Port Sudan - Africa Intelligence - September 22nd, 2026 [September 22nd, 2026]
- Libya power cuts push small businesses and weary citizens to brink - Reuters - September 22nd, 2026 [September 22nd, 2026]
- Marash Accuses Dbeibah Government of Obstructing 4+4 Process and Warns of Fighting in Western Libya - libyaupdate.com - September 22nd, 2026 [September 22nd, 2026]
- Strengthening the Libyan Dinar: Beyond Exchange Rate Intervention - Libya Herald - September 22nd, 2026 [September 22nd, 2026]
- The Sharara oil pipeline was disrupted after a key valve on the crude oil route in Libya was shut down - - September 22nd, 2026 [September 22nd, 2026]
- Libya, Qatar review expanding cooperation on oversight, integrity and anti-corruption - The Libya Observer - September 22nd, 2026 [September 22nd, 2026]
- Boy, 13, accused of piloting migrant boat from Libya to Crete - eKathimerini.com - September 22nd, 2026 [September 22nd, 2026]
- 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]