Longest-serving African heads of state

Cameroon President Paul Biya (L), King Mswati III and Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni (R) are among longest-serving African heads of state. PHOTOS/ FILE


By  AFP

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  • The record-breaker is Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, who ruled for 44 years before being overthrown in 1974.

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