Robert Mugabe was sworn in for another term as President of Zimbabwe in August 2013, aged 89. Mugabe is Africa's oldest leader and led Zimbabwe first as prime minister from 1980, then as president from 1987.
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Robert Mugabe was sworn in for another term as President of Zimbabwe in August 2013, aged 89. Mugabe is Africa's oldest leader and led Zimbabwe first as prime minister from 1980, then as president from 1987.
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Ethiopian President Girma Wolde-Giorgis is aged 88.
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Ethiopian President Girma Wolde-Giorgis is aged 88.
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Cameroon's President Paul Biya is 80.
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Cameroon's President Paul Biya is 80.
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Namibia President Hifikepunye Pohamba is 78.
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Namibia President Hifikepunye Pohamba is 78.
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Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 76, President of Algeria.
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Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 76, President of Algeria.
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Michael Sata, President of Zambia, aged 76.
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Michael Sata, President of Zambia, aged 76.
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Alpha Condé, President of Guinea, aged 75.
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Alpha Condé, President of Guinea, aged 75.
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Manuel Pinto da Costa, President of São Tomé and Príncipe, aged 76.
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Manuel Pinto da Costa, President of São Tomé and Príncipe, aged 76.
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