Musa Al-Koni

Musa Al-Koni (Arabic: موسى الكوني) is a Libyan politician and diplomat. He served as the deputy prime minister of Libya's Government of National Accord from March 2016 to 2 January 2017.[1] He represented southern Libya, where he is from.[1] He was also one of the vice presidents of the Presidential Council until his resignation.[2][3] Al-Koni resigned due to the GNA's failure to govern the country.[4]

Musa Al-Koni
al-Koni in 2021
Vice Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya
Assumed office
15 March 2021
PresidentMohamed al-Menfi
Preceded byAhmed Maiteeq
In office
30 March 2016 – 2 January 2017
PresidentFayez al-Sarraj
Preceded byFathi Al-Majbari
Succeeded byAhmed Maiteeq
Deputy Prime Minister of Libya
In office
30 March 2016 – 2 January 2017
Serving with Ahmed Maiteeq, Fathi Al-Majbari
Personal details
Born (1965-06-05) 5 June 1965
Sabha, Libya
Spouse
Salma Al-Koni
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(m. 1990)​

From 2005 until around the time of the 2011 civil war, he served as the consul general of Libya in Mali. He was accused by the Malian government of trying to recruit Tuareg mercenaries to fight for Gaddafi.[5][6]

References
  1. "Deputy leader of Libya's U.N.-backed government resigns". Reuters. 2 January 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  2. Musa Al-Koni Resigns From Libya's Presidential Council. Libya Analysis. Published 3 January 2017.
  3. Musa, Rami (2 January 2017). Libyan presidential council resigns, citing failure. AP.
  4. Former PC's Vice President insists on resignation. Libya Observer. Published 3 January 2019.
  5. Des élus maliens affirment que Mousa Al-Koni est « un imposteur » (in French). Jeune Afrique. Published 9 March 2011.
  6. Wehrey, Frederic (30 March 2017). Insecurity and Governance Challenges in Southern Libya. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
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