The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the Government of National Unity, Taher Al-Baour, has met Turkey’s Ambassador to Libya, Guven Begec, on Wednesday. According to the Foreign Ministry, the meeting included an exchange of views on a number of issues of mutual interest. The two sides also discussed prospects for strengthening bilateral relations in a way that serves shared interests and reinforces diplomatic cooperation between Libya and Turkey.
Oil and Gas Minister has held talks with US energy services firm Baker Hughes on expanding cooperation and exploring joint opportunities in energy services and advanced technology. Khalifa Abdulsadek met Baker Hughes chief executive Lorenzo Simonelli on the sidelines of the 21st Liquefied Natural Gas Conference in Qatar, the ministry said. The discussions focused on using the company’s expertise and technologies to improve operational efficiency, boost performance and support sustainability across Libya’s energy sector.
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Libya probes killing of Seif al-Islam GaddafiTRIPOLI: Libyan prosecutors were investigating Wednesday the killing of the son of slain ruler Muammar Gaddafi, Seif al-Islam, once seen by some as Libya’s heir apparent despite an international arrest warrant. Marcel Ceccaldi, a French lawyer who had been representing Seif al-Islam, told AFP he was killed by anunidentified “four-man commando” who stormed his house on Tuesday. Following a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity, Seif al-Islam was arrested by Libyan authorities in 2011. “We call on all political forces to wait for the results of the official investigation,” a statement by Mohamed Al-Menfi said, referring to Seif al-Islam as a “presidential candidate”. Other experts have also said Seif al-Islam could have proved an alternative to either authority.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was killed on Tuesday in an armed attack at his residence in Zintan, western Libya, according to Xinhua. His political team has called for an international investigation into killingFormer Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi (right) Saif al-Islam Gaddafi. FILE PICS/GETTY IMAGESListen to this article Libya: Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam shot dead in Zintan: Reports x 00:00Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was killed on Tuesday (local time) in an armed attack in western Libya, Xinhua reported. According to Xinhua, Abdullah Othman Abdurrahim — a member of Gaddafi’s team — announced the incident on Facebook, stating that four masked gunmen stormed Gaddafi’s residence in the city of Zintan at noon. Read MoreThe attackers allegedly disabled surveillance cameras before a “direct armed confrontation” took place, leading to Saif al-Islam’s death.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, widely regarded as the most influential of Muammar Gaddafi’s sons, was killed on Tuesday night in what his allies described as a targeted assassination. According to reports, the assailants disabled the home’s CCTV system before confronting Saif al-Islam. Political legacyBorn in June 1972 in Tripoli, Saif al-Islam was the second son of Muammar Gaddafi and his second wife, Safia Farkash. That image collapsed during the 2011 uprising, when Saif al-Islam publicly defended the violent crackdown on protesters. More than a decade after Muammar Gaddafi’s overthrow, Libya remains divided between competing governments, militias and political factions.
Tripoli – Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s political team announced his assassination. The statement described it as a “treacherous and cowardly operation.”The announcement came in a political statement. The statement was titled “Statement from Dr. Saif al-Islam Muammar Gaddafi’s Political Team.”According to the statement, four individuals carried out the operation. The statement confirmed Saif al-Islam was killed. It described it as “an assassination of the effort for peace and stability in Libya.” It affirmed that the crime “will not pass without accountability.”The political team called on Saif al-Islam’s supporters.
The Chief of the Libyan Army General Staff, Salah Al-Din Al-Namroush, has met with the Commander of the Italian Joint Special Operations Forces, Paolo Pezzotti, in the presence of Italian Ambassador to Libya Gianluca Alberini, at the General Staff headquarters in Tripoli. During the meeting, Al-Namroush welcomed the Italian delegation and praised the strong bilateral relations between Libya and Italy, stressing the importance of enhancing military cooperation in line with the shared interests of both countries. Discussions focused on developing training and military advisory programs, particularly in the areas of special forces and counterterrorism, with the aim of improving the combat readiness of Libyan army personnel. The two sides also reviewed the work of the Libyan–Italian Military Cooperation Committee and explored ways to activate its role in the coming period, alongside practical proposals to support training and capacity-building efforts.
The European naval and aerial monitoring mission IRINI reported 65 suspicious flights over Libya in January, alongside 304 new radio communications with commercial vessels, as part of efforts to enforce the UN arms embargo. The report stated that vessel inspections remained at 33 operations, with three diversions, while “friendly” visits rose to 783. In November, the UN Security Council extended IRINI’s mandate to monitor Libya’s coast for an additional six months.
The Office of the Attorney General announced that the body of Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi had been handed over to members of his tribe at the request of his family, following the completion of the necessary procedures. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Office confirmed the killing of Saif Al-Islam Muammar Gaddafi after he was shot. Saif Gaddafi was assassinated on Tuesday at a "rest house" he frequented in the city of Zintan by unidentified gunmen. Local sources said the assailants infiltrated the residence after disabling surveillance cameras and opened fire on Gaddafi in his bedroom. Saif Gaddafi’s French lawyer, Marcel Ceccaldi, told Agence France-Presse that his client was killed on Tuesday by a four-man commando unit at his home in Zintan.
Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Muammar Gaddafi, has died - or been killed - according to a public confirmation by his political adviser Abdullah Othman Andurrahim, ending years of secrecy and speculation surrounding his fate since the fall and death of his father by February revolutionary fighters in 2011. In a post published on Facebook, Andurrahim confirmed Saif Al-Islam’s death, marking the first direct acknowledgment from within his political circle. The announcement followed hours of reports circulating in Libya that Saif had been killed during clashes near Al-Hamada. Some accounts accused the 444 Brigade of responsibility, allegations the brigade has firmly denied in official statements. Saif Al-Islam remained a polarizing figure, invoked in debates over elections, reconciliation, and the future of Libya’s fractured state.
Saif al-Islam needed to present himself as Libyan rather than as a Gaddafi, someone from Sirte or someone from the desert. In the early 2000s, Saif al-Islam presented himself to Western capitals as an acceptable face of the regime. When eastern Libya rose up in 2011, Muammar Gaddafi declared that Saif al-Islam would go to Benghazi to negotiate. Saif al-Islam chose survival over battle. Saif al-Islam was not the answer for Libya, just as Abdulhamid Dbeibah, Khalifa Haftar, Fathi Bashagha, Ali Zeidan and Aref al-Nayed are not.
A senior US official has confirmed that talks involving figures from eastern and western Libya were held in Paris last month, following earlier media reports and speculation that had not been officially acknowledged at the time. Reports of a Paris meeting had circulated in the media in late January, but there was no official confirmation from any of the parties involved. Writing on X, Boulos said the talks were in line with President Donald Trump’s broader peace agenda, adding that Libyan-led efforts were essential for the country’s prosperity and long-term stability. The French magazine Mondafrique had previously reported that the discussions focused on reviving the political process, unifying state institutions and exploring options for forming a single national government. The French intelligence outlet Africa Intelligence also cited the meeting, saying it was coordinated by France’s special envoy to Libya, Paul Soler, alongside Boulos.
The UN deputy special representative of the secretary-general and resident coordinator, Ulrika Richardson, met minister of planning in the Government of National Unity (GNU), Mohammed Al-Zaidani, on Sunday to discuss ways to strengthen partnership between the United Nations and national authorities and institutions. The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to continuing joint efforts under the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), in support of Libya’s national development priorities, improved institutional coherence and long-term stability. They also stressed the importance of development as a key entry point for addressing the root causes of Libya’s persistent challenges, through strengthening governance, combating corruption and tackling illicit flows such as fuel, drug and arms smuggling, as well as human trafficking. UNSMIL said these efforts aim to deliver tangible dividends in development and peace for all Libyans.
