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BY Fredrick Ngugi, 5:00pm June 20, 2016,

Meet Africa’s Youngest Presidents and Kings

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by Fredrick Ngugi, 5:00pm June 20, 2016,

King Mswati III of Swaziland. Fátima Langa

King Mswati III of Swaziland. Fátima Langa

King Mswati III, Swaziland (47)
King Mswati III was crowned as king and head of the royal family in 1986 following the death of his father King Sobhuza II. His father had named him the crown prince in 1983. Mswati III became the king at the age of 18. He now has 15 wives and 30 children.

Last Edited by:Deidre Gantt Updated: September 15, 2018

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