Summary
The article discusses several long-serving African leaders who are continuing to hold power despite their advanced ages. It highlights Cameroon's President Paul Biya, who is running for an eighth term at age 92, and mentions other leaders like Peter Mutharika of Malawi and Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast who also remain in power despite their age.
Key Facts
- Paul Biya, age 92, is the current leader of Cameroon and is seeking an eighth term in office.
- Biya has ruled Cameroon for 43 years and is the oldest non-royal leader in the world.
- Malawi elected 85-year-old Peter Mutharika as president, replacing his younger predecessor.
- Alassane Ouattara, aged 83, is running for a fourth term in Ivory Coast after changing the constitution.
- Teodoro Obiang Nguema, age 83, has ruled Equatorial Guinea for 43 years since he overthrew his uncle.
- Many African countries with young populations are led by elderly leaders, some of whom have extended their rule through constitutional changes.
- Several of these countries experience issues such as violence, corruption, and flawed elections.
