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Check Out The Most Controversial Leaders In Africa by AsapGist: 7:06pm On Nov 27, 2015


In no particular order, we have compiled a list of the Most Ruthless and Controversial Leaders In Africa. Brace up, it just got interesting.

1. Paul Kagawe – President of Rwanda



Highlights: Paul Kagame is a Rwandan military leader and politician who is best known for defeating Hutu extremist forces to end the 1994 Rwandan genocide. In 2000 he became president of Rwanda and has been called Africa’s “biggest success story.”

Lowlights: There is total restrictions of the press. Reports have it that his opponents and critics are subject to harassment or have died suspiciously.

2. Yahya Jammeh – President of Gambia



Highlights: Under his leadership, Gambia’s performed well in agriculture, public infrastructure, health and education. In 2013, it’s economy grew at 5.4 percent marginally up from 5% in 2012.

Lowlights: His Excellency Sheikh, Professor, Alhaji, Doctor Yahya AJJ Jammeh Jammeh, as he requested to be called, threatened to ‘cut off the head’ of homosexuals in his country in 2008. Last year he vowed to stay in power for “a billion years”, if God wills.

3. Blaise Compaore – Past President of Burkina Faso



Highlights: President Compaore has scored outstanding achievements in leading the people and government of Burkina Faso toward national development and elevating Burkina Faso’s international status.

Lowlights: In 2011 public protests in the streets of Burkina Faso began calling for his resignation over claims of government corruption and police brutality. Compaore was finally ousted in a popular uprising last year as he attempted to extend his 27-year rule.

4. Muammar Gaddafi – Past President of Libya



Highlights: Under Gaddafi, Libya became the first developing country to own a majority share of the revenues from its own oil production. Gaddafi provided access to free health care, safe houses, food and clean drinking water, free education to university level which led to the dramatic rise in literacy rates.

Lowlights: One of the greatest dictators in African history, met his end during the Libyan revolution in 2011 after he was killed by rebels in Sirte, his city of birth. He spent 42 years in power and was responsible for the deaths of thousands of his own people.

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