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.

In a statement issued Wednesday, the Chairperson strongly condemned the reported killing, warning that such violence risks further undermining ongoing efforts toward a credible and inclusive political transition in Libya.

Saïf al-Islam Gaddafi, 53, the son of…