From Obiang, Biya To Kagame: Tales Of 10 Longest-Serving Presidents In Africa

Longest-Serving Presidents in Africa

Recently, the Constitutional Council in Cameroon declared Paul Biya the winner of the October 12 presidential election, securing 53.66% of the total vote.

With this declaration, 92-year-old Paul Biya has become the world's oldest serving president.

Top 10 Longest-Serving Presidents

Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea holds the title for the longest-serving president in Africa and globally.

Paul Biya has entered the record as the world's oldest serving president.

Author's summary: Africa's longest-serving presidents hold tight grip on power.

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