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5 democratic African countries run by power-drunk leaders

Power can be a consuming entity. The more that it is received, the more it is coveted.

Many have gone to great lengths to obtain a high position and some do not mind committing heinous activities for a taste of power.

The following African leaders supposedly lead democratic countries, yet they are power hungry and do not show sign of loosening their grip soon.

Scroll through to learn about the five African countries run by power-drunk leaders:

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Farida Dawkins

Farida Dawkins is a blogger, video content creator and staff writer at Face2Face Africa. She enjoys writing about relatable and controversial lifestyle issues that pertain to women in Africa and the African diaspora.

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