Africa’s political dynasties

1. Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé – 2005 to date (18 years) Succeeded his father, Gnassingbé Eyadéma who ruled the country from 1967 until his death in 2005 (38years). The family has ruled Togo for 56 years.

2. Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo – 1979 to date (44 years)

3. Cameroonian President Paul Biya – 1982 to date (41 years).

4. Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso- 1979 to 1992 and 1997 to date ( 39years as President)

5. Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni – 1986 to date (37 years)

6. Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki – 1993 to date (30 years)