How Long Have Africa’s Presidents Held Office?

Africa has some of the world’s longest-serving heads of state. Leaders such as Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and José Eduardo dos Santos have been in power for over 30 years.

It’s also a continent of change. Across Africa, 25 presidents have held office for five years or less. A dozen presidents have assumed office in the last two years.

Use this map and chart to explore how long each sitting president has held power.

Researched and produced by:

, Web Producer, Voice of America, Assistant Professor, University of South Florida St. Petersburg