African Leaders

List of Presidents of Cape Verde READ ALSO: Presidents That Have Ruled Comoros Till Date The First President: Origin and Background Aristides Pereira was born on November 17, 1923, in Boa Vista, Cape Verde. He played a key role in the independence movement of Cape Verde, becoming one of the prominent leaders of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC). His involvement in the anti-colonial struggle was instrumental in leading Cape Verde to independence from Portugal in 1975. Previous Positions Held Before becoming president, Pereira served as the Secretary-General of the PAIGC. He was deeply involved in the political and military efforts to achieve independence, working alongside Amílcar Cabral, a key figure in the struggle. Notable Achievem...

Comoros, an archipelago located in the Indian Ocean, gained independence from France in 1975. Since then, the country has experienced a complex political landscape with multiple leaders. Below is a detailed account of the presidents of Comoros, listed in order of their tenure. READ ALSO: Presidents That Have Ruled India Till Date First President: Origin and Background: Ahmed Abdallah was born on June 12, 1919, in Domoni, on the island of Anjouan. He played a key role in the country’s struggle for independence from French colonial rule. Previous Positions Held: Before becoming the first president, Abdallah served as the President of the Government Council of the Comoros under French colonial administration. He was a prominent political figure advocating for the country's i...

São Tomé and Príncipe, a small island nation in Central Africa, gained independence from Portugal in 1975. Since then, the country has had a series of leaders who have shaped its political landscape. Below is a detailed account of the presidents of São Tomé and Príncipe, listed in order of their tenure. READ ALSO: Presidents That Have Ruled Botswana Till Date First President: Origin and Background: Manuel Pinto da Costa was born on August 5, 1937, in Água Grande, São Tomé and Príncipe. He played a pivotal role in the country's fight for independence from Portuguese colonial rule. As a prominent member of the Movimento de Libertação de São Tomé e Príncipe (MLSTP), Pinto da Costa became the country's first president when São Tomé and Príncipe gained independence in 1975. P...

Botswana, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, gained independence from British rule on September 30, 1966. Since then, the country has experienced stable leadership and governance. Below is a list of all the presidents who have served Botswana, in chronological order. READ ALSO: Presidents That Have Ruled Gabon Till Date First President: Sir Seretse Khama Sir Seretse Khama was born on July 1, 1921, in Serowe, which was then part of the British Bechuanaland Protectorate. He belonged to the Ngwato royal family, one of the prominent ethnic groups in Botswana. Seretse Khama was the paramount chief of the Ngwato people and played a major role in leading Botswana to independence. He studied law in the United Kingdom and became a key figure in the movement for independence. ...

Gabon, a country in Central Africa, has had a few key leaders since it gained independence. Here’s a rundown of Gabon’s presidents, listed in order with the years they served. READ ALSO: Presidents That Have Ruled Djibouti Till Date Léon M'ba: Gabon's First President Léon M'ba was Gabon’s very first president, holding office from 1960 to 1964. His leadership began the era of Gabon's independence. Léon M'ba was born in 1902 in Libreville, Gabon. Before becoming president, he was involved in education and politics. M'ba was a significant figure in Gabon’s movement for independence and was the first premier when Gabon gained more autonomy from France in 1958. Achievements: Independence: M'ba was instrumental in Gabon’s independence from France on August 16, 1960. De...

Mauritania, a West African nation, gained independence from France in 1960. Since then, the country has experienced a series of leadership changes, marked by a mix of democratic transitions and military coups. Below is a table listing the presidents of Mauritania since its inception, followed by a detailed look at the first president, the current president, and the current vice president. READ ALSO: Presidents That Have Ruled Djibouti Till Date The First President of Mauritania: Moktar Ould Daddah Moktar Ould Daddah was born in 1924 in Boutilimit, a town in what was then French West Africa. Coming from a prominent family, he pursued higher education in France, where he studied law and politics, which equipped him to play a significant role in Mauritania’s independence movem...

Equatorial Guinea, located in Central Africa, has had a complex political history since its independence from Spain in 1968. Here’s a detailed look at the country's presidents, arranged in chronological order, including their origins, previous positions held, and notable achievements and challenges during their tenures. READ ALSO: Presidents That Have Ruled Gambia Till Date Table of Equatorial Guinea's Presidents READ ALSO: Presidents That Have Ruled Guinea-Bissau Till Date First President of Equatorial Guinea: Francisco Macías Nguema was born on June 1, 1924, in a small village in the Bioko Island of Equatorial Guinea. He belonged to the Fang ethnic group, one of the prominent ethnic groups in the country. Previous Positions Held: Before becoming the President, Macías Ngu...

Since its independence in 1977, Djibouti has had a relatively stable political environment with only a few presidents serving the country. Here is a detailed list of the Presidents of Djibouti, arranged in order: READ ALSO: List of Prime Ministers Who Have Ruled Eswatini Till Date Hassan Gouled Aptidon - The First President of Djibouti Hassan Gouled Aptidon was born in 1916 in Lughaya, in the Obock region, then part of French Somaliland. He belonged to the Issa clan, which is part of the larger Somali ethnic group. Before becoming the president, Aptidon was a prominent figure in Djibouti’s struggle for independence from France. He served as the Vice President of the Government Council of French Somaliland and was a member of the French National Assembly. Notable Achievemen...

Here’s a list of The Gambia’s Presidents from its independence to the present, arranged by their years in office: READ ALSO: Presidents That Have Ruled Namibia Till Date Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara: The First President Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, born on May 16, 1924, in Barajally, The Gambia, was the first president of the country. He studied veterinary science in the UK before returning to The Gambia. Jawara was involved in politics as a leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and was Prime Minister from 1962 until 1970, when The Gambia became a republic. Achievements: Independence Leader: Jawara played a key role in leading The Gambia to independence from British rule in 1965. Development: His time in office saw improvements in infrastructure and education, h...

Guinea-Bissau, a West African nation, has experienced a tumultuous political history since gaining independence from Portugal in 1973. The following is a detailed account of the country's presidents, arranged in chronological order. This overview includes the years of their tenures, with a focus on their origins, previous positions held, and notable achievements and challenges faced during their terms. READ ALSO: List of Prime Ministers Who Have Ruled Eswatini Till Date Table of Guinea-Bissau's Presidents READ ALSO: Presidents That Have Ruled Lesotho Till Date First President of Guinea-Bissau: Origin: Luís Cabral was born on September 12, 1928, in Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau. He was of mixed ethnic heritage, with connections to both the Balanta and the Bissau-Gu...