Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh vs Ali Bongo Ondimba

Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh was appointed interim Prime Minister of Libya on February 5, 2021, by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum. He was tasked with leading the country to national elections scheduled for December 2021.

Dbeibeh formed the Government of National Unity (GNU) on March 10, 2021, which was approved by the House of Representatives. This unified the rival eastern and western administrations for the first time since 2014.

The national elections scheduled for December 24, 2021, were postponed indefinitely due to disputes over candidate eligibility and electoral laws. Dbeibeh's government remained in power despite the delay.

Dbeibeh refused to cede power to a rival government appointed by the House of Representatives in February 2022. This led to a political standoff and the emergence of two competing governments in Libya.

Following the death of his father Omar Bongo, Ali Bongo Ondimba won the presidential election in Gabon. His victory was contested by the opposition, leading to protests and accusations of electoral fraud.

Ali Bongo Ondimba suffered a stroke while attending a summit in Saudi Arabia. He spent months abroad recovering, which fueled speculation about his health and ability to govern, leading to a power vacuum and attempted coup in 2019.

On August 30, 2023, military officers led by General Brice Oligui Nguema announced the overthrow of President Ali Bongo Ondimba. The coup occurred shortly after Bongo was declared winner of a disputed election, ending his 14-year rule.