9 African Presidents Who Spent More than 30 Years in Office

Muammar Gaddafi- Photo Credit: Reuters

Muammar al-Qaddafi seized control of the government of Libya in 1969 and ruled for about 42 years before his government shut down during the Arab Spring Revolution that engulfed the Arab world in 2011. At first, Qaddafi joined the military and became the ruler of Libya after a coup at the young age of 27. Quaddafi was loved for his nationalist views and hatred for western policies in Africa but soon became a dictator who terrorized his enemies and committed countless human right’s abuses. His extravagant and lavish lifestyle as well as endemic corruption changed public perception of him. He was ultimately killed during the uprising.

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Adedeji Ademola

Adedeji Ademola is a Staff Contributor of Face2Face Africa. He holds a B.A (Hons) in History and Diplomatic Studies from the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria and an MBA degree with specialization in General Management and Entrepreneurship as well as a Master of Science degree in International Relations both from the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria. He was a recipient of the Guerrand Hermes Foundation for Peace Scholarship in 2006. He got the Best Student Leader award and also a merit award from the Faculty of Arts Students Association during his undergraduate days. Adedeji is a development strategist/activist and youth empowerment advocate. He is a Member, African Studies Association of the UK; Member, Royal African Society; Member, African Institute of Business Simulations, etc. His main research interests are in Politics, Society and Governance in West Africa, Africa inter-state relations, emerging powers, security, democratization and regional integration in West Africa. He has published articles in local and international journals; public media, among other several works.

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