Africa Is Young, Why Are Its Leaders So Old?
There is something unmistakably common in Africa: the continent’s aging and long-serving presidents. Its five longest presidencies stretch between 29 and 36 years, adding to a cumulative 169 years. Their longevity in office is matched by their old age, ranging from 71 to 91 years, and a combined 390 years. Gabon’s Omar Bongo had been … Read more