Longest-Serving Presidents in Africa
Recently, the Constitutional Council in Cameroon declared Paul Biya as the winner of the October 12 presidential election, securing 53.66% of the total vote.
Biya, 92, has become the world's oldest serving president, with his closest opponent, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, garnering 35.19% of the votes.
Top 10 Longest-Serving Presidents
The title for the longest-serving president in Africa goes to Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea, who also holds the record as the world's longest-serving president.
Other notable mentions include:
- Paul Biya of Cameroon
- Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea
- Paul Kagame of Rwanda
WITHIN NIGERIA took a look at the ten longest serving presidents in Africa and what has been sustaining their tight grip on power.
Author's summary: Africa's longest-serving presidents hold tight grip on power.
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