7 Longest Serving Leaders In Africa Currently In Power

Posted by: lukwago J in Life Style January 21, 2017

3). Robert Mugabe ( Zimbabwe) – 36 years

Age: 92

In power since: April 1980, when his country gained independence after he coordinated a guerrilla war against white colonial rulers. He first was prime minister, then took the presidency in 1987 — elected by the national assembly — when a new constitution created the office to replace the prime minister’s office.

Current election rules: Five-year terms, no term limits. He has claimed victory in popular votes — sometimes highly controversially — in 1990, 1996, 2002, 2008, and 2013. He is the last living African leader who’s been in power continuously since his country’s independence.

4). Paul Biya ( Cameroon ) – 34 years

Age: 83

In power since: November 1982, when the prime minister succeeded a president who resigned.

Current election rules: Majority popular vote for seven-year terms. Last elected in October 2012. No term limits.

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