Africa has the most educated presidents in the world, but despite of their academic achievements, the continent lags behind in economic progress. Education is a fundamental tool in leadership, but in the African context, the evident or lack of it makes very little difference. Africa is home to the most ...
Some state leaders in the world have held onto their positions for decades. States where head of state differs from head of government are mainly parliamentary systems. Often a leader holds both positions in presidential systems or dictatorships. Some states have semi-presidential systems where the head of government role is ...
A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence, or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. Many historic palaces are now put to other uses such as parliaments, museums, hotels, or office buildings. The act of determining ...
George Washington was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who also served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. Washington played a key role in the adoption and ratification ...
Hassanal Bolkiah (full name: Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam) is the 29th and current Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan of Brunei, as well as the Prime Minister of Brunei, making him one of ...
Muammar Mohammed Abu Minyar Gaddafi, commonly known as Colonel Gaddafi, was a Libyan revolutionary, politician, and political theorist. He governed Libya as Revolutionary Chairman of the Libyan Arab Republic from 1969 to 1977, and then as the "Brotherly Leader" of the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya from 1977 until ...
Africa is the world's second largest and second most-populous continent, being behind Asia in both categories. At about 30.3 million km2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area and 20% of its land area. With 1.4 billion people, it accounts for about ...
Power is sweet, and African presidents are doing everything possible to remain in power. From changing their constitutions to remove presidential term limits, to intimidating and arresting their opponents, to rigging elections, to violating human rights and even killing their critics and protestors. Elections in Africa are often faced with ...
African presidents are willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure that they drive armored top of the range vehicles, making a statement wherever they cruise through. This is quite understandable, due to the nature of their work and status in the country, their safety is of paramount importance. So, ...
Africa is known to create political dynasties that end up holding the highest office for decades, which often end up being perceived as birth-right dynasties. Seven countries, excluding Morocco and Swaziland which are kingdoms, have had or currently are having a son being the president, immediately or years after, his ...
Young people are taking the mantle of leadership in what is seen as a wake up call. The list below details the youngest people currently serving as head of state and/or head of government, or a representative of a head of state. Rank Name Born Position Assumed office 1. Sebastian ...
Age is just a number when it comes to leadership as old folks want also to be counted in. The list below details the oldest people currently serving as head of state and/or head of government, or a representative of a head of state. Rank Name Born Position Assumed office ...
