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.

Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, son of Libyan leader Moamer Gadhafi, gestures as he speaks during a meeting with different social organizations in the capital Tripoli in July 2008.

Libya has been shaken by the killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most prominent son of former leader Muammar Gaddafi. Authorities say forensic teams confirmed he died from gunshot wounds after masked attackers stormed his home in Zintan. Once viewed as his father’s successor, Saif al-Islam was later accused of war crimes and sentenced to death in absentia. His re-entry into politics reignited deep divisions. Investigators are now searching for suspects as Libya faces renewed fears of instability and revenge killings.#Libya #Gaddafi #BreakingNews #SaifAlIslam #MiddleEast #Assassination #LibyanPolitics #ICC #WarCrimes #GlobalNews

According to state-broadcaster PTV, the delegation comprised Libyan Prime Minister Dr Osama Saad Hamad, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces Field Marshal Khalifa Abu-al-Qasim Haftar, and Deputy Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar. A high-level Libyan delegation called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at Prime Minister’s House, today. During the meeting, the prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fostering friendly relations with Libya and emphasised the importance of continued engagement and dialogue. Dr. Osama Saad Hamad, Prime Minister of the Libyan Government and Field Marshal Khalifa Abu-al-Qasim Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Earlier, upon arrival at Noor Khan Airbase, Field Marshal Khalifa Abu-al-Qasim Haftar was received by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi had been considered the number two leader in Libya before the 2011 death of his father, Muammar Gaddafi. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the longtime former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya. Gaddafi never had an official position in Libya, but was considered to be his father’s number two from 2000 until 2011, when Muammar Gaddafi was killed by Libyan opposition forces that ended his decades-long rule. Gaddafi was captured and imprisoned in Zintan in 2011 after attempting to flee the North African country following the opposition’s takeover of Tripoli. He was also wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity committed in Libya in 2011.

Libya plans to boost its natural gas production in the next five years to have more supply available for export to Europe by early 2030, National Oil Corporation Chairman Massoud Suleman said on Tuesday. Libya has 80 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves, split between conventional and unconventional resources, he added. The country is currently exporting a negligible volume of natural gas via the Greenstream pipeline, Suleman said. Libya also plans to announce the winners of its latest bid round on February 11, he added. NOC will also announce another bid round this year, Suleman said, adding there may be bid rounds for unconventional resources or marginal fields.

Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, accompanied by his deputy, Colonel General Saddam Haftar, arrived in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan today following a formal invitation. Upon their arrival, they were received by the Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army, General Asim Munir, alongside several senior military officials during a high-level official reception ceremony. During the meeting, General Munir expressed his great pleasure in welcoming the Commander-in-Chief to his “second home,” Pakistan, conveying the greetings of the Pakistani people and their recognition of Field Marshal Haftar’s local and international standing. In response, the Commander-in-Chief expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality and distinguished welcome, noting that such a reception reflects the profound ties between the leadership and the peoples of both countries. He further emphasized his commitment to enhancing bilateral bonds and establishing a wide-reaching partnership across various sectors.

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Staff (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Libya, the military’s media wing said. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Libyan Arab Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Khalifa Abu-al-Qasim Haftar, accompanied by Deputy Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, called on Field Marshal Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ). The discussion underscored the importance of sustained engagement and collaboration between the armed forces of Pakistan and Libya, it added. Field Marshal Munir welcomed the Libyan delegation and reiterated Pakistan’s support for peace, stability and institutional development in Libya, the ISPR said. Earlier, upon his arrival at Noor Khan Airbase, Field Marshal Haftar was received by Field Marshal Munir.

Jeffrey Epstein sought to access frozen Libyan state assets through a network of former British and Israeli intelligence officials, according to documents released as part of a US Department of Justice investigation. The frozen assets amounted to about $80 billion, including $32.4 billion in the United States. In the correspondence, Epstein argued that Libya, rich in oil and well-educated people, represents a strategic opportunity for financial and legal investment. Frozen funds remain unreturnedLibya is struggling to recover the country's funds frozen in Western countries under UN Security Council Resolution 1973, passed in March 2011 as part of sanctions imposed on Muammar Gaddafi's regime during the uprising that toppled him. The documents do not indicate whether Epstein's plans to access the frozen assets progressed beyond preliminary discussions.

Saied’s remarks drew reactions among Tunisians on social media, with many focusing on his linking of insects to the floods. Some described the comments as unusual in the context of climate-related crises. The comments came as North Africa experienced unstable weather, with Tunisia, Libya, Morocco and Algeria raising alert levels and suspending classes in some areas. A fisherman secures his small fishing boat in La Goulette, near the capital Tunis, on January 20, 2026. It also forecast temporary thunderstorms, locally heavy in the north, with significant rainfall amounts, especially in the far northwest.

Energy data and intelligence firm TGS has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with North Africa Geophysical Company (NAGECO), a subsidiary of the Libya National Oil Corporation (NOC), marking an important step toward expanding multi-client data activities in Libya. The LOI establishes a framework that enables further multi-client collaboration with TGS, subject to final contractual arrangements and regulatory approvals. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing high-quality subsurface data and supporting Libya’s upstream development through modern, fit-for-purpose data and technology solutions. Our focus is on delivering trusted data quality, technology and expertise that supports informed decision-making and long-term value creation for Libya’s energy sector,” said David Hajovsky, Executive Vice President, Multi-Client at TGS. TGS has a long-standing track record of delivering multi-client data solutions globally, including seismic reprocessing and integrated subsurface intelligence.