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Africa: AU Commission Chair Condemns Reported Killing of Saïf Al-Islam Gaddafi in Libya
The African Union called for a transparent investigation and urged political restraint after Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was killed amid Libya’s ongoing instability and rivalries.
- Tuesday's reports say armed men stormed Saif al-Islam Gaddafi's house in Zintan and shot him dead, according to Libyan officials.
- Once viewed as his father's heir apparent, Gaddafi remained a controversial figure amid Libya's split into rival administrations and armed groups since the 2011 uprising.
- His political team said `four masked men` stormed his house and disabled cameras, calling it a `cowardly and treacherous assassination`, while authorities found he was shot to death, motives unclear.
- On Wednesday, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, condemned the reported killing, urged Libyan authorities to ensure a transparent investigation, and reaffirmed AU support.
- On Friday, thousands gathered in Bani Walid for Gaddafi’s funeral, carrying his coffin, large photos, and waving plain green flags, while a supporter team performed prayers and buried him, with Mohamed Gadhafi expressing deep sorrow from exile.
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Thousands of Libyans gather for the funeral of Gadhafi’s son who was shot and killed this week
Thousands have converged in northwestern Libya for the funeral of Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son of Libya’s late leader Moammar Gadhafi. He was killed earlier this week.
·United States
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Africa: AU Commission Chair Condemns Reported Killing of Saïf Al-Islam Gaddafi in Libya
Addis Ababa -- The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern over reports of the killing of Libyan political figure Saïf al-Islam Gaddafi on 3 February 2026 in the western city of Zintan.
·South Africa
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A few thousand nostalgic people of Muammar Gaddafi, as well as political friends of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi himself, gathered in Bani Walid, Libya, to mourn the murdered leader.
·Greece
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution71% Left
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