In Africa, each country has its way of being led by its presidents, but not all of them do a good job. Some leaders have been criticised for not handling their responsibilities well, often causing problems with democracy, violating people’s rights, and managing their country’s money poorly......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
These leaders are still in power and are often questioned by people both in their own countries and around the world.
The actions of the presidents have effects on the stability of their nations and the lives of their people.
This article looks at ten current African presidents who have faced a lot of criticism and hate for how they run their countries.
1. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (Egypt)
Criticised for his authoritarian regime, suppression of freedoms, and political opposition since taking power in 2014.
2. Isaias Afwerki (Eritrea)
Known for leading one of the world’s most repressive regimes, with no elections, severe censorship, and massive human rights abuses since he became president in 1993.
3. Paul Biya
Paul Biya has been In power since 1982, Biya has faced opposition due to perceived election manipulation, human rights abuses, and long-term governance issues.
4. Yoweri Museveni (Uganda)
President since 1986, Museveni has been criticised for human rights abuses, undermining democratic processes, and seeking to extend his rule through constitutional changes.
5. Teodoro Obiang Nguema (Equatorial Guinea)
The world’s longest-serving president, in office since 1979, criticised for corruption, human rights violations, and maintaining a tight grip on power. having his son as the vice –president of the country has caused a stir in the country.
6. Faure Gnassingbé (Togo)
Gnassingbé has faced criticism for electoral fraud and human rights issues in a country where political power has been tightly held by one family for decades.
7. Emmerson Mnangagwa (Zimbabwe)
Mnangagwa has been accused of failing to break decisively with the oppressive policies of his predecessor, Robert Mugabe, and human rights abuses continue.
8. Idriss Déby’s successor, Mahamat Déby (Chad)
Since taking power in 2021 after his father’s death, Mahamat has been viewed skeptically both domestically and internationally regarding his legitimacy and the military’s continued hold on power.
9. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (Sudan)
Al-Burhan has been criticised for undermining Sudan’s transition to democracy and human rights violations during the military’s control. he led a coup in 2021 and succeded.
10. Salva Kiir Mayardit (South Sudan)
Since 2011, Kiir has been criticised for his role in the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, marked by ethnic violence and corruption.
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