Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was killed on February 3, 2026, when armed men stormed his residence in Zintan, western Libya, shooting the 53-year-old dead.


Gaddafi Son Gunned Down: Saif al-Islam Assassinated 

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to face trial in 2025 following allegations that he accepted funds from the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi to finance one of his election campaigns, news agencies reported citing prosecutors.

Trial looms for ex-French President Sarkozy over alleged illicit funding from Gaddafi for election campaign

Son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who has been imprisoned in Lebanon for more than seven years, went on a hunger strike on Saturday in protest of his detention without charge, according to his attorney.

Gaddafi's son goes on hunger strike to protest being held without trial by Lebanon

Libyan boxers nowadays fight and train in Tripoli. The sport was banned by former dictator Muammar Gaddafi from 1979 until his downfall in 2011. Since then, athletes have strived to revive boxing and boxers have shone in various competitions.

Sport recovers from Gaddafi-era knockout | World of Africa

Libya crisis: Why did deadly battles erupt across Tripoli?

Khalifa Haftar, a major figure in the Libyan civil war who wields wide sway over the east of the country, announced on Tuesday he will run in a Dec. 24 presidential election that aims to help end a decade of conflict.

Eastern Libyan commander Haftar announces election bid

Libya is a failed state. A presidential election in December was supposed to change the country's fortunes. But the candidacy of Gaddafi's son and a controversial General raises serious questions. Palki Sharma tells you why the election is being called a farce.

Gravitas | Libya Presidential Election: A farce?

The son of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi registered as a presidential candidate in the General Elections which will be held in December.

Libya: Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi to contest in presidential polls

Son of late Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi on Sunday registered as presidential candidate in December's planned election. Photos of Saif al-Islam al-Gaddafi, 49 in traditional robe and turban and with a grey beard and glasses was seen in social media photo that showed him signing documents at the election centre in Sebha in Libya.

Muammar Gaddafi's son to run for Libya president

Pope Francis has appealed for peace from both sides in the ongoing Libyan civil war. He has urged the international community to take steps to protect the refugees and migrants.

Pope Francis calls for help to end Libyan civil war

Libya has become a battleground for both local and regional aspirations, with foreign powers such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Russia jostling for influence.

Where does Libya post Gaddafi stand?

Over $16 billion was held in four separate accounts in the Euroclear bank

Over $10 billion missing from seized Gaddafi funds

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