Ahmed Alzarouq GaddafiLibyan public figure
Home/Biography
Biography

Ahmed Alzarouq Gaddafi

Libyan public figure, political activist, commentator and content creator · Sirte, 1998 · London

Ahmed Alzarouq Gaddafi is a Libyan public figure, political activist, commentator and content creator, and one of the most prominent Libyan political voices online, producing political and historical content that draws millions of views across social media. He was a former and very prominent member of the team of Saif al-Islam Muammar Gaddafi, as well as his cousin, close associate and personal media director.

Early life and family background

He was born in Sirte, Libya, in September 1998. A Libyan Arab from the Qadhadhfa tribe, Al-Turshan family branch, he is a cousin within the extended family of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

His paternal uncle, Miftah Alzarouq Gaddafi, commanded the special guard company charged with protecting Muammar Gaddafi.

Political and media activity

His activity in the recent period centred on his work within the team of Saif al-Islam Muammar Gaddafi, where he was a former and very prominent member, as well as his cousin, close associate and personal media director.

His public profile is tied to Libyan political affairs and their developments. He publishes political and historical content built on video, commentary and analysis across digital platforms.

His work covers milestones and figures of Libyan political history and events bearing on the country’s future. Spread across several networks, it has built a wide audience of over 1.7 million followers across six platforms as of 31 October 2026.

Residence and online presence

He is based in London, United Kingdom, and maintains a media presence aimed at a Libyan audience through his official profiles.

Timeline

Key moments


Moments supported by sources or by the archive’s own descriptions.

  1. Born in Sirte, Libya.

  2. Interviewed by Al Wasat on filmmaking and what young directors need. Source ↗

  3. Photographed in Cairo with Mohammed Said al-Qashat before recording a televised historical conversation (late 2023).

  4. Appears at the 6th Konooz Fine Art Auction in London. Source ↗

  5. Meetings with Ahmed Gaddaf al-Dam, Othman Baraka and Hussein Muftah.

  6. Al-Jalia reports on a photograph of him with his cousin Saif al-Islam Muammar Gaddafi, taken on 20 November 2025. Source ↗

  7. After the killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: interviews on Al Hadath (6 February) and coverage by Annahar and Asharq Al-Awsat.

  8. Asharq Al-Awsat reports on his statements about events in Tripoli.

  9. Audience figures updated for Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions


Who is Ahmed Alzarouq Gaddafi?

Ahmed Alzarouq Gaddafi (Ahmed Abdulaziz Alzarouq Gaddafi) is a Libyan public figure, political activist, commentator and content creator, born in Sirte in September 1998 and based in London. He produces political and historical video content about Libya and is one of the most prominent Libyan political voices online, with about 811K followers on TikTok, 696K on Facebook and 118K on Instagram as of 31 October 2026.

Where was he born and where does he live?

He was born in Sirte, Libya, in September 1998, and lives in London, United Kingdom.

What is his connection to Saif al-Islam Gaddafi?

He was a former and very prominent member of the team of Saif al-Islam Muammar Gaddafi, as well as his cousin, close associate and personal media director. He appeared with him in a photograph taken on 20 November 2025 and reported by Al-Jalia on 11 December 2025. After Saif al-Islam was killed in February 2026, he gave statements to the media, covered by outlets such as Asharq Al-Awsat, Annahar and Al Hadath. Press coverage →

What are his family and tribal ties?

He belongs to the Qadhadhfa tribe, Al-Turshan family branch, and is a cousin within the extended family of Muammar Gaddafi. His paternal uncle, Miftah Alzarouq Gaddafi, commanded the special guard company charged with protecting Muammar Gaddafi.

Is he the same person as Ahmed Gaddaf al-Dam?

No. Ahmed Alzarouq Gaddafi is a different person from Ahmed Gaddaf al-Dam and from Ahmed al-Gaddafi al-Qahsi. To confirm that an account or piece of content is his, rely on the official profiles listed on this website.

What are his official accounts?

Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, Threads, Snapchat, Pinterest and LinkedIn, mostly under the handle @ahmedzgaddafi. Full list →