Abdel Ghani al-Kikli

Abdel Ghani al-Kikli

politician Libya

Abdel Ghani al-Kikli was a prominent Libyan military leader and head of the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) in Tripoli, known for his influential role during the Libyan Civil War. He played a significant part in the 2014 'Dawn of Libya' operation, which aimed to capture the Tripoli airport. His recent assassination triggered violent clashes in the capital, highlighting the ongoing instability and power struggles within Libya.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
406,411
Power
7,266$
Sentiment
5.07
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Russia 3 6.67 0.16% +0% 144,104,080 229,100 $1,500,000 2,385$
Spain 2 3.00 0.11% +0% 46,754,778 50,793 $1,400,000 1,521$
Kazakhstan 2 5.00 0.11% +0% 18,776,707 20,991 $180,000 201$
France 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 65,273,511 37,687 $2,700,000 1,559$
Italy 1 3.00 0.05% +0% 60,461,826 30,943 $2,000,000 1,024$
Switzerland 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 8,654,622 5,627 $700,000 455$
Sri Lanka 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 21,413,249 21,761 $84,000 85$
Tunisia 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 11,818,619 9,508 $45,000 36$
Totals 12 377,257,392 406,410 $8,609,000 7,266$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Abdel Ghani al-Kikli was the leader of the largest militia in Tripoli and was shot dead while negotiating with a rival militia. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Der Machtkampf der Milizen eskaliert – worum geht es?

Spain Spain: Abdel Ghani al Kikli, alias Ghaniwa, was the leader of the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) who was assassinated, triggering the recent clashes. 3

El País: Evacuados de Libia 17 españoles atrapados por los enfrentamientos entre milicias armadas | España

Tunisia Tunisia: Abdel Ghani Al-Kikli, the head of the Stability Support Authority, was killed under unclear circumstances, triggering military operations. 5

La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936: le gouvernement libyen annonce la fin des affrontements armés – La Presse de Tunisie

Kazakhstan Kazakhstan: Abdel Ghani al-Kikli was the head of the security service under the presidential council of Libya who was shot dead during clashes. 5

Tengri News – major Kazakh news website: Военные Ливии заявили о подавлении беспорядков в Триполи: 13 мая 2025, 06:23

Russia Russia: During the civil war, Abdel Ghani al-Kikli was one of the militia leaders involved in the 'Dawn of Libya' operation in 2014. 7

RBC: В Триполи начались столкновения — РБК

France France: Abdel Ghani Al-Kikli was the leader of the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) and was killed under unclear circumstances in Tripoli. 5

Le Monde: En Libye, le chef d’une puissante milice tué à Tripoli, des affrontements entre groupes armés secouent la capitale

Italy Italy: Abdel Ghani Al-Kikli, known as Gheniwa, was a powerful militia leader in Libya who was killed in a military field near Tripoli. 3

Corriere della Sera: Libia: il capo delle milizie Abdel Ghani Al-Kikli (Gheniwa), ucciso a Tekbail. Scontri a Tripoli