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Decades in power: African countries with the oldest presidents

Presidents Paul Biya, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Emmerson Mnangagwa. [Courtesy]  

The re-election of 92-year-old Paul Biya this October for an eighth term as  Cameroon’s president has reignited debate over presidential age limits in Africa.

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