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Nouri Abusahmain is the Head of State and Chairman of the General National Congress of Libya since 2013 to present.
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Muammar Gaddafi
Libya is a parliamentary republic ruled by the General National Congress. The President of the GNC is the head of state, while the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the GNC, leads the executive branch.
Mr Muammar Gaddafi was the ruler of Libya but now he has died leaving Libya under an election for their upcoming head of state.Mr Muammar Gaddafi was a very careless man of his word, thought, and mind because he didn't care for any of his followers which has left them in a happy state now that he is gone.
On 24 December 1951, Libya declared its independence as the United Kingdom of Libya, a constitutional and hereditary monarchy under King Idris.
The constitutional monarchy is comprised of a parliamentary head of government and a head of state chosen from the royalty. Thus in 1791 a prime minister would have been the head of government and the king or queen would serve as head of state in the country.
The head of each state is typically referred to as the "head of state." This title can vary depending on the country's political system; for example, in a monarchy, the head of state is often a king or queen, while in a republic, it may be a president. Additionally, some countries may have prime ministers or chancellors who serve as the head of government, which can also influence the title used.
The terms "head of state" and "head of nation" are often used interchangeably, but they can have distinct meanings. The head of state refers to the formal leader of a country, often a president or monarch, who represents the state in legal and ceremonial capacities. In contrast, the head of nation typically refers to a more symbolic role, representing the identity and unity of the people, encompassing cultural and social aspects. In some contexts, the head of state may also serve as the head of government, but this is not always the case.
Libya is now run under a provisional government called the General National Congress, whose head is the nominal chief executive. As of June 25, 2013, this was Nouri Abusahmain.The prime minister of Libya (since 2012) is Ali Zeidan.
Libya is now run under a provisional government called the General National Congress, whose head is the nominal chief executive. As of June 25, 2013, this was Nouri Abusahmain.The prime minister of Libya (since 2012) is Ali Zeidan.