A Nigerian general and politician who served as the 5th President of Nigeria, known for his efforts to stabilize the country's economy and promote democracy. He's also known for his role in brokering peace in several African countries.
68 Years Old
The first president in Nigeria to originate from the minority ethnic group, he's known for his efforts to reform the country's electoral system and his handling of the Boko Haram insurgency.
Born in 1918
A South African lawyer and politician who fought against apartheid, becoming the country's first black president and a symbol of racial reconciliation, earning a Nobel Peace Prize. He's a beacon of hope and freedom.
90 Years Old
The last State President of apartheid-era South Africa who led the country's transition to democracy and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. He's known for his role in releasing Nelson Mandela from prison and dismantling the apartheid system.
83 Years Old
The second President of South Africa, a key figure in the country's transition from apartheid to democracy, known for his economic reforms and HIV/AIDS controversy.
Born in 1924
The 2nd President of Zimbabwe, a controversial figure who ruled with an iron fist, known for his country's economic downfall and human rights abuses.
97 Years Old
The authoritarian leader who ruled Egypt for nearly three decades, suppressing opposition and maintaining a tight grip on power, while also maintaining a delicate balance of power in the Middle East. He's infamous for his regime's human rights abuses and corruption.
89 Years Old
The 5th President of Algeria, a key figure in the country's struggle for independence and a dominant force in its politics for over two decades, known for his role in ending the country's civil war.