These African leaders were forced out of office in the most heinous way

Politics in Africa has been dented by the rule of dictators.

As the wave of democracy continues to move across the continent, the reign of these dictators has been cut short either by war or death.

With the narrative changing, the leaders who have spent more than 20 years in office and grown unpopular have in one way or another been forced out of office.

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In this article, we share with you some African leaders who were forced out of office.