The African Union Commission (AUC) has condemned the killing of Saïf al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, warning of potential destabilization for Libya’s already fragile political transition.

• The Chairperson of the AUC, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expressed concern that the incident risks deepening divisions and derailing national reconciliation efforts.
• Youssouf urged Libyan authorities to uphold the rule of law and ensure a thorough investigation into the killing, holding those responsible accountable.
• A "four-man commando" unit reportedly carried out the assassination at Saïf al-Islam’s home in Zintan, with forensic experts dispatched to the scene by the public prosecutor.