Africa's Longest-Serving Presidents: Political Legacies and Controversies
The article lists Africa's longest-serving presidents, including Teodoro Obiang of Equatorial Guinea (since 1979), Paul Biya of Cameroon (since 1982), Sassou Nguesso of Republic of Congo (first in 1979), Yoweri Museveni of Uganda (since 1986), and Isaia Afwerki of Eritrea (since 1993). These leaders have faced criticism for their extended rule, with debates on democracy and authoritarianism.
Despite challenges, they have maintained power and influenced their countries' political cultures over decades.
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