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Executive branch Libya, in 35 editions.
The entry for Libya published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 28
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Elections” (1990 to 1993) and “Leaders” (1992 to 1993).
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2022 edition
Rewritten since 2021The same text in 1990 and 1991.
Published as “Executive branch”
- revolutionary leader,
- chairman of the General People's Committee,
- General People's Committee (cabinet)
Published as “Elections”
national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of revolutionary committees
revolutionary leader, chairman of the General People's Committee, General People's Committee (cabinet)
national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of revolutionary committees
Published as “Executive branch”
- revolutionary leader,
- chairman of the General People's Committee (premier),
- General People's Committee (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Revolutionary Leader Col. Mu`ammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969)
- Head of Government:
- Chairman of the General People's Committee (Premier) Abu Zayd `umar DURDA (since 7 October 1990)
Published as “Elections”
national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of peoples' committees
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
revolutionary leader, chairman of the General People's Committee (premier),
General People's Committee (cabinet)
Chief of State:
Revolutionary Leader Col. Mu`ammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September
1969)
Head of Government:
Chairman of the General People's Committee (Premier) Abu Zayd `umar DURDA
(since 7 October 1990)
national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of peoples' committees
Published as “Elections”
national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of peoples' committees
Published as “Executive branch”
- revolutionary leader,
- chairman of the General People's Committee (premier),
- General People's Committee (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Revolutionary Leader Col. Mu'ammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969)
- Head of Government:
- Chairman of the General People's Committee (Premier) Abu Zayd 'umar DURDA (since 7 October 1990)
national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of peoples' committees
revolutionary leader, chairman of the General People's Committee (premier),
General People's Committee (cabinet)
Chief of State:
Revolutionary Leader Col. Mu`ammar Mu'ammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September
1969)
Head of Government:
Chairman of the General People's Committee (Premier) Abu Zayd `umar 'umar DURDA
(since 7 October 1990)
national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of peoples' committees
The entry for Libya did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Revolutionary Leader Col. Mu'ammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969)
- head of government:
- Chairman of the General People's Committee (Premier) Abd al Majid al-Qa'ud (since 29 January 1994)
- cabinet:
- General People's Committee; established by the General People's Congress
note: national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of peoples' committees
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Revolutionary Leader Col. Mu'ammar Abu Minyar
al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969)
head of government: Chairman of the General People's Committee
(Premier) Abd al Majid al-Qa'ud (since 29 January 1994)
cabinet: General People's Committee; established by the General
People's Congress
note: national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of peoples'
committees
- chief of state:
- Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969) was elected by the General People's Congress
- head of government:
- Secretary of the General People's Committee (Premier) Abd al Majid al-QA'UD (since 29 January 1994)
- cabinet:
- General People's Committee was established by the General People's Congress
note: national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of peoples' committees
chief of state: Revolutionary Leader Col. Mu'ammar Muammar Abu Minyar
al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969) was elected by the General
People's Congress
head of government: Chairman Secretary of the General People's Committee
(Premier) Abd al Majid al-Qa'ud al-QA'UD (since 29 January 1994)
cabinet: General People's Committee; Committee was established by the General
People's Congress
note: national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of peoples'
peoples' committees
- chief of state :
- Revolutionary Leader Gen. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note - holds no official title, but is de facto chief of state
- head of government:
- Secretary of the General People's Committee (Premier) Abd al-Majid al-QA'UD (since 29 January 1994)
- cabinet:
- General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
- elections :
- national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of peoples' committees;
- head of government elected by the General People's Congress;
- election last held NA (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- Abd al-Majid al-QA'UD elected head of government; percent of General People's Congress vote - NA
chief of state: state : Revolutionary Leader Col. Gen. Muammar Abu Minyar
al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969) was elected by the General 1969); note - holds no official title,People's Congress but is de facto chief of state
head of government: Secretary of the General People's Committee
(Premier) Abd al Majid al-Majid al-QA'UD (since 29 January 1994)
cabinet: General People's Committee was established by the General
People's Congressnote: elections : national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of
peoples' committees committees; head of government elected by the General
People's Congress; election last held NA (next to be held NA)
election results: Abd al-Majid al-QA'UD elected head of government;
percent of General People's Congress vote - NA
- chief of state:
- Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note-holds no official title, but is de facto chief of state
- head of government:
- Secretary of the General People's Committee (Premier) Muhammad Ahmad al-MANQUSH (since NA January 1998)
- cabinet:
- General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
- elections:
- national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of peoples' committees;
- head of government elected by the General People's Congress;
- election last held NA (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- Muhammad Ahmad al-MANQUSH elected head of government; percent of General People's Congress vote-NA
chief of state : state: Revolutionary Leader Gen. Col. Muammar Abu Minyar
al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note - holds note-holds no official title,
is de facto chief of state
head of government: Secretary of the General People's Committee
(Premier) Abd al-Majid al-QA'UD Muhammad Ahmad al-MANQUSH (since 29 NA January 1994) 1998)
cabinet: General People's Committee established by the General
People's Congresselections : elections: national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of
peoples' committees; head of government elected by the General
People's Congress; election last held NA (next to be held NA)
election results: Abd al-Majid al-QA'UD Muhammad Ahmad al-MANQUSH elected head of government;
government; percent of General People's Congress vote - NA vote-NA
- chief of state:
- Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note--holds no official title, but is de facto chief of state
- head of government:
- Secretary of the General People's Committee (Premier) Muhammad Ahmad al-MANQUSH (since NA January 1998)
- cabinet:
- General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
- elections:
- national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of peoples' committees;
- head of government elected by the General People's Congress;
- election last held NA (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- Muhammad Ahmad al-MANQUSH elected head of government; percent of General People's Congress vote--NA
chief of state: Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar
al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note-holds note--holds no official title, but
but is de facto chief of state
head of government: Secretary of the General People's Committee
(Premier) Muhammad Ahmad al-MANQUSH (since NA January 1998)
cabinet: General People's Committee established by the General
People's Congress
elections: national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of
peoples' committees; head of government elected by the General
People's Congress; election last held NA (next to be held NA)
election results: Muhammad Ahmad al-MANQUSH elected head of
government; percent of General People's Congress vote-NA vote--NA
- chief of state:
- Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note - holds no official title, but is de facto chief of state
- head of government:
- Secretary of the General People's Committee (Premier) Mubarak al-SHAMEKH (since 2 March 2000)
- cabinet:
- General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
- elections:
- national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of people's committees;
- head of government elected by the General People's Congress;
- election last held NA (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- Mubarak al-SHAMEKH elected head of government; percent of General People's Congress vote - NA
chief of state: Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyarnote--holds note - holds no official title,
head of government: Secretary of the General People's CommitteeMuhammad Ahmad al-MANQUSH Mubarak al-SHAMEKH (since NA January 1998) 2 March 2000)
cabinet: General People's Committee established by the General
elections: national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of
peoples'
election results: Muhammad Ahmad al-MANQUSH Mubarak al-SHAMEKH elected head ofvote--NA vote - NA
- chief of state:
- Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note - holds no official title, but is de facto chief of state head of government: Secretary of the General People's Committee (Premier) Mubarak al-SHAMEKH (since 2 March 2000) cabinet: General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress elections: national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of people's committees; head of government elected by the General People's Congress; election last held 2 March 2000 (next to be held NA) election results: Mubarak al-SHAMEKH elected premier; percent of General People's Congress vote - NA%
chief of state: Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note - holds no official title, but is de facto chief of stateNA 2 March 2000 (next to be held NA)head of government; premier; percent of General People's Congress vote - NA NA%
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note - holds no official title, but is de facto chief of state
- elections:
- national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of people's committees;
- head of government elected by the General People's Congress;
- election last held 2 March 2000 (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- Mubarak al-SHAMEKH elected premier; percent of General People's Congress vote - NA%
- cabinet:
- General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
- head of government:
- Secretary of the General People's Committee (Premier) Mubarak al-SHAMEKH (since 2 March 2000)
chief of state: Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note - holds no official title, but is de facto chief of state head of government: Secretary of the General People's Committee (Premier) Mubarak al-SHAMEKH (since 2 March 2000) cabinet: General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
elections: national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of people's committees; head of government elected by the General People's Congress; election last held 2 March 2000 (next to be held NA)
election results: Mubarak al-SHAMEKH elected premier; percent of General People's Congress vote - NA%
cabinet: General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
head of government: Secretary of the General People's Committee (Premier) Mubarak al-SHAMEKH (since 2 March 2000)
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note - holds no official title, but is de facto chief of state
- head of government:
- Secretary of the General People's Committee (Prime Minister) Shukri Muhammad GHANIM (since 14 June 2003)
- cabinet:
- General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
- elections:
- national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of people's committees;
- head of government elected by the General People's Congress;
- election last held 2 March 2000 (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- NA
chief of state: Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note - holds no official title, but is de facto chief of state
head of government: Secretary of the General People's Committee (Prime Minister) Shukri Muhammad GHANIM (since 14 June 2003)
cabinet: General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
elections: national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of people's committees; head of government elected by the General People's Congress; election last held 2 March 2000 (next to be held NA)
election results: Mubarak al-SHAMEKH elected premier; percent of General People's Congress vote - NA% NA
cabinet: General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
head of government: Secretary of the General People's Committee (Premier) Mubarak al-SHAMEKH (since 2 March 2000)
- chief of state:
- Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note - holds no official title, but is de facto chief of state
- head of government:
- Secretary of the General People's Committee (Prime Minister) al-Baghdadi Ali al-MAHMUDI (since 5 March 2006)
- cabinet:
- General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
- elections:
- national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of people's committees;
- head of government elected by the General People's Congress;
- election last held 2 March 2000 (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- NA
chief of state: Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note - holds no official title, but is de facto chief of state
head of government: Secretary of the General People's Committee (Prime Minister) Shukri Muhammad GHANIM al-Baghdadi Ali al-MAHMUDI (since 14 June 2003) 5 March 2006)
cabinet: General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
elections: national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of people's committees; head of government elected by the General People's Congress; election last held 2 March 2000 (next to be held NA)
election results: NA
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note - holds no official title, but is de facto chief of state
- head of government:
- Secretary of the General People's Committee (Prime Minister) al-Baghdadi Ali al-MAHMUDI (since 5 March 2006)
- cabinet:
- General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
- elections:
- national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of people's committees;
- head of government elected by the General People's Congress;
- election last held March 2006 (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- NA
chief of state: Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note - holds no official title, but is de facto chief of state
head of government: Secretary of the General People's Committee (Prime Minister) al-Baghdadi Ali al-MAHMUDI (since 5 March 2006)
cabinet: General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
elections: national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of people's committees; head of government elected by the General People's Congress; election last held 2 March 2000 2006 (next to be held NA)
election results: NA
- chief of state:
- Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note - holds no official title, but is de facto chief of state
- head of government:
- Secretary of the General People's Committee (Prime Minister) al-Baghdadi Ali al-MAHMUDI (since 5 March 2006)
- cabinet:
- General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
- elections:
- national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of people's committees;
- head of government elected by the General People's Congress;
- election last held March 2006 (next to be held March 2009)
- election results:
- NA
chief of state:
Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note - holds no official title, but is de facto chief of state
head of government:
Secretary of the General People's Committee (Prime Minister) al-Baghdadi Ali al-MAHMUDI (since 5 March 2006)
cabinet:
General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
elections:
national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of people's committees; head of government elected by the General People's Congress; election last held March 2006 (next to be held NA) March 2009)
election results:
NA
- chief of state:
- Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note - holds no official title, but is de facto chief of state
- head of government:
- Secretary of the General People's Committee (Prime Minister) al-Baghdadi Ali al-MAHMUDI (since 5 March 2006)
- cabinet:
General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
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- elections:
- national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of people's committees;
- head of government elected by the General People's Congress;
- election last held in March 2010 (next elections expected in early 2011)
- election results:
- NA
chief of state:
Revolutionary Leader Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI (since 1 September 1969); note - holds no official title, but is de facto chief of state
head of government:
Secretary of the General People's Committee (Prime Minister) al-Baghdadi Ali al-MAHMUDI (since 5 March 2006)
cabinet:
General People's Committee established by the General People's Congress
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
national elections are indirect through a hierarchy of people's committees; head of government elected by the General People's Congress; election last held in March 2006 2010 (next to be held March 2009) elections expected in early 2011)
election results:
NA
note: the United States on 17 July 2011 recognized the Libyan Transitional National Council (TNC) as the legitimate governing authority for Libya until an interim government is in place; the TNC on 8 August 2011 dimissed the members of its Executive Committee, which serves as its executive branch, and only reappointed its chairman; however, the previous members of the Executive Committee continue to be responsible for their assigned portfolios in an acting capacity
- chief of state:
- Transitional National Council Chairman Mustafa Abd al-JALIL (since March 2011)
- head of government:
- Transitional National Council Executive Committee Chairman Abd al-Rahim al-KEEB (since 23 October 2011)
- cabinet:
a new cabinet was formed by the Transitional National Council Chairman in November 2011
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- TNC Chairman al-JALIL in August 2011 announced presidential elections to be held in April 2012
- election results:
- NA
Rewritten: too little of the 2010 text remains to mark the changes.
note:
the United States on 17 July 2011 recognized the Libyan Transitional National Council (TNC) as the legitimate governing authority for Libya until an interim government is in place; the TNC on 8 August 2011 dimissed the members of its Executive Committee, which serves as its executive branch, and only reappointed its chairman; however, the previous members of the Executive Committee continue to be responsible for their assigned portfolios in an acting capacity
chief of state:
Transitional National Council Chairman Mustafa Abd al-JALIL (since March 2011)
head of government:
Transitional National Council Executive Committee Chairman Abd al-Rahim al-KEEB (since 23 October 2011)
cabinet:
a new cabinet was formed by the Transitional National Council Chairman in November 2011
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
TNC Chairman al-JALIL in August 2011 announced presidential elections to be held in April 2012
election results:
NA
note: the roles and structure of Libya's post-revolution government are in transition
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ali ZAYDAN (since 14 October 2012)
- cabinet:
new cabinet approved by the National Congress on 31 October 2012
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- prime minister and National Congress president elected by the National Congress
- election results:
- NA
Rewritten: too little of the 2011 text remains to mark the changes.
note:
the roles and structure of Libya's post-revolution government are in transition
head of government:
Prime Minister Ali ZAYDAN (since 14 October 2012)
cabinet:
new cabinet approved by the National Congress on 31 October 2012
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
prime minister and National Congress president elected by the National Congress
election results:
NA
- chief of state:
- President, General National Congress Nuri Abu SAHMAYN
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ali ZAYDAN (since 14 October 2012);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Awad Ibrik Ibrahim al-BARASI, Sadiq Abd al-Karim Abd al-Rahman KARIM, Abd-al-Salam Muhammad al-Mahdi al-QADI
- cabinet:
new cabinet approved by the National Congress on 31 October 2012
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- prime minister and National Congress president elected by the National Congress
- election results:
- NA
note: chief of
the roles and structureLibya's post-revolution government are in transition state:
President, General National Congress Nuri Abu SAHMAYN
head of government:
Prime Minister Ali ZAYDAN (since 14 October 2012) 2012); Deputy Prime Ministers Awad Ibrik Ibrahim al-BARASI, Sadiq Abd al-Karim Abd al-Rahman KARIM, Abd-al-Salam Muhammad al-Mahdi al-QADI
cabinet:
new cabinet approved by the National Congress on 31 October 2012
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
prime minister and National Congress president elected by the National Congress
election results:
NA
- chief of state:
- President,
- General National Congress,
- Nuri Abu SAHMAYN
- head of government:
- Abdullah al-THANI remains Prime Minister after the 4 May 2014 election is declared unconstitutional;
- Deputy Prime Ministers Awad Ibrik Ibrahim al-BARASI, Sadiq Abd al-Karim Abd al-Rahman KARIM, Abd-al-Salam Muhammad al-Mahdi al-QADI
- cabinet:
new cabinet approved by the General National Congress on 31 October 2012
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- prime minister and General National Congress president elected by the National Congress
- election results:
- NA
chief of state:
President, General National Congress Congress, Nuri Abu SAHMAYN
head of government:
Abdullah al-THANI remains Prime Minister Ali ZAYDAN (since 14 October 2012); after the 4 May 2014 election is declared unconstitutional; Deputy Prime Ministers Awad Ibrik Ibrahim al-BARASI, Sadiq Abd al-Karim Abd al-Rahman KARIM, Abd-al-Salam Muhammad al-Mahdi al-QADI
cabinet:
new cabinet approved by the General National Congress on 31 October 2012
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
prime minister and General National Congress president elected by the National Congress
election results:
NA
- chief of state:
- Speaker of the House of Representatives Aqilah Salah ISSA (since 5 August 2014)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdullah al-THINI (since 11 March 2014);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Abd al-Salam al-BADRI (since 4 August 2014), Al-Mahdi Hasan Muftah al-LABAD (since 4 August 2014), Abd al-Rahman al-Tahir al-UHAYRISH (since 4 August 2014)
- cabinet:
- new cabinet approved by the House of Representatives in September 2014
- elections/appointments:
- prime minister and speaker of the house elected by the House of Representatives
- election results:
- NA
chief of state:
President, General National Congress, Nuri Abu SAHMAYN
head of government:
Abdullah al-THANI remainsafter the 4 May 2014 election is declared unconstitutional; Abdullah al-THINI (since 11 March 2014); Deputy Prime Ministers Awad Ibrik Ibrahim al-BARASI, Sadiq Abd al-Karim al-Salam al-BADRI (since 4 August 2014), Al-Mahdi Hasan Muftah al-LABAD (since 4 August 2014), Abd al-Rahman KARIM, Abd-al-Salam Muhammad al-Mahdi al-QADI al-Tahir al-UHAYRISH (since 4 August 2014)
cabinet:General National Congress on 31 October 2012 House of Representatives in September 2014
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
elections/appointments: prime minister and General National Congress president speaker of the house elected by the National Congress House of Representatives
election results:
- chief of state:
- Chairman,
- Presidential Council,
- Fayiz al-SARAJ (since December 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Fayiz al-SARAJ (since April 2016)
- cabinet:
- new cabinet awaiting approval by the House of Representatives
- elections/appointments:
- NA
- election results:
- NA
Rewritten: too little of the 2015 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Chairman, Presidential Council, Fayiz al-SARAJ (since December 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Fayiz al-SARAJ (since April 2016)
cabinet: new cabinet awaiting approval by the House of Representatives
elections/appointments: NA
election results: NA
- chief of state:
- Chairman,
- Presidential Council,
- Fayiz al-SARAJ (since December 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Fayiz al-SARAJ (since December 2015)
- cabinet:
- new cabinet awaiting approval by the House of Representatives
- elections/appointments:
- NA
- election results:
- NA
chief of state: Chairman, Presidential Council, Fayiz al-SARAJ (since December 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Fayiz al-SARAJ (since April 2016) December 2015)
cabinet: new cabinet awaiting approval by the House of Representatives
elections/appointments: NA
election results: NA
- chief of state:
- Chairman,
- Presidential Council,
- Fayiz al-SARAJ (since December 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Fayiz al-SARAJ (since December 2015)
- cabinet:
- GNA Presidency Council (pending approval by the House of Representatives - as of December 2018)
- elections/appointments:
- presidential election to be held pending election-related legislation
- election results:
- NA
chief of state: Chairman, Presidential Council, Fayiz al-SARAJ (since December 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Fayiz al-SARAJ (since December 2015)
cabinet: new cabinet awaiting GNA Presidency Council (pending approval by the House of Representatives - as of December 2018)
elections/appointments: NA presidential election to be held pending election-related legislation
election results: NA
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- Chairman,
- Presidential Council,
- Fayiz al-SARAJ (since December 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Fayiz al-SARAJ (since December 2015)
- cabinet:
- GNA Presidency Council (pending approval by the House of Representatives - as of December 2018)
- elections/appointments:
- direct presidential election to be held pending election-related legislation and constitutional referendum law
- election results:
- NA
chief of state: Chairman, Presidential Council, Fayiz al-SARAJ (since December 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Fayiz al-SARAJ (since December 2015)
cabinet: GNA Presidency Council (pending approval by the House of Representatives - as of December 2018)
elections/appointments: direct presidential election to be held pending election-related legislation and constitutional referendum law
election results: NA
- chief of state:
- Chairman,
- Presidential Council,
- Mohammed Al MENFI (since 5 February 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdul Hamid DBEIBEH (since 5 February 2021)
- cabinet:
- GNA Presidency Council (pending approval by the House of Representatives - as of December 2018)
- elections/appointments:
- election originally scheduled for 24 December 2021, but will likely be postponed by the election commission until a list of candidates is resolved
- election results:
- on 5 February 2021, a UN-led forum elected - in a runoff - Mohammed Al MENFI chairman, Presidential Council and Abdul Hamid DBEIBEH, prime minister
chief of state: Chairman, Presidential Council, Fayiz al-SARAJ Mohammed Al MENFI (since December 2015) 5 February 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Fayiz al-SARAJ Abdul Hamid DBEIBEH (since December 2015) 5 February 2021)
cabinet: GNA Presidency Council (pending approval by the House of Representatives - as of December 2018)
elections/appointments: direct presidential election to originally scheduled for 24 December 2021, but will likely be held pending election-related legislation and constitutional referendum law postponed by the election commission until a list of candidates is resolved
election results: NA on 5 February 2021, a UN-led forum elected - in a runoff - Mohammed Al MENFI chairman, Presidential Council and Abdul Hamid DBEIBEH, prime minister
The same text in 2022 and 2023.
- chief of state:
- Chairman,
- Presidential Council,
- Mohammed Al MENFI (since 5 February 2021)
- head of government:
- Interim Prime Minister Abdul Hamid DUBAYBAH (since 5 February 2021)
- elections/appointments:
- Libya’s first direct presidential election, scheduled for 24 December 2021, was not held
Rewritten: too little of the 2021 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Chairman, Presidential Council, Mohammed Al MENFI (since 5 February 2021)
head of government: Interim Prime Minister Abdul Hamid DUBAYBAH (since 5 February 2021)
elections/appointments: Libya’s first direct presidential election, scheduled for 24 December 2021, was not held
- chief of state:
- President,
- Presidential Council,
- Mohammed al-MANFI (since 5 February 2021)
- head of government:
- GNU Interim Prime Minister Abd-al-Hamid DUBAYBAH (since 5 February 2021)
- elections/appointments:
- Libya’s first direct presidential election, scheduled for 24 December 2021, was not held; no new date has been set for elections
chief of state: Chairman, President, Presidential Council, Mohammed Al MENFI al-MANFI (since 5 February 2021)
head of government: GNU Interim Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Abd-al-Hamid DUBAYBAH (since 5 February 2021)
elections/appointments: Libya’s first direct presidential election, scheduled for 24 December 2021, was not held held; no new date has been set for elections
- chief of state:
- President,
- Presidential Council,
- Mohammed al-MANFI (since 5 February 2021)
- head of government:
- GNU Interim Prime Minister Abd-al-Hamid DUBAYBAH (since 5 February 2021)
- election/appointment process:
- first direct presidential election was not held as planned
- most recent election date:
- scheduled for 24 December 2021 but not held
- expected date of next election:
- no new date has been set for elections
chief of state: President, Presidential Council, Mohammed al-MANFI (since 5 February 2021)
head of government: GNU Interim Prime Minister Abd-al-Hamid DUBAYBAH (since 5 February 2021)elections/appointments: Libya’s election/appointment process: first direct presidential election, election was not held as planned
most recent election date: scheduled for 24 December 2021, was 2021 but not held; held
expected date of next election: no new date has been set for elections
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Libya: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/libya/executive-branch.