2026 in Libya
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Incumbents
[edit]- President: Mohamed al-Menfi
- Prime Minister: Contested Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh (GNU) Osama Hammad (GNS)
Events
[edit]January
[edit]- 15 January – At least 21 bodies of migrants are found in a mass grave near Ajdabiya. Up to 10 survivors show signs of torture, and a farm owner is arrested after admitting the presence of the grave.[1]
- 24 January – Libya signs a US$20 billion 25-year oil development deal with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips through Waha Oil Company.[2]
- 31 January – Three members of the Libyan National Army are killed in an attack along the border with Niger.[3]
February
[edit]- 3 February – Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the second son of former leader Muammar Gaddafi, is shot dead in Zintan.[4]
- 6 February – The United States says it has captured Zubayr Al-Bakoush, a key participant in the 2012 Benghazi attack.[5]
Scheduled
[edit]Holidays
[edit]Source:[7]
- 17 February – Revolution Day
- 30 March–1 April – End of Ramadan
- 5 June – Arafat Day
- 6–8 June – Feast of Sacrifice
- 26 June – Islamic New Year
- 4 September – The Prophet's Birthday
- 16 September – Martyrs' Day
- 23 October – Liberation Day
- 24 December – Independence Day
Deaths
[edit]- 3 February – Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, 53, second son of the former leader Muammar Gaddafi.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Elumami, Ahmed (15 January 2026). "At least 21 migrant bodies found in Libya mass grave, security sources say". Reuters. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ^ "Libya signs 25-year oil deal with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips". Reuters. 24 January 2026. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ "Three Haftar forces killed in Libya-Niger border clash". Africanews. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ^ a b "Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead". BBC News. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "Key participant in 2012 Benghazi, Libya, attack that killed 4 Americans is in custody, Bondi says". AP News. 2026-02-06. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ^ a b "Libya's Election Authority reiterates: "Ready to vote in mid-April 2026."". Agenzia Nova. 2025-11-30. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
- ^ "Libya Public Holidays 2026". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
