Here are Africa's youngest and oldest presidents

Top 5 youngest Presidents in Africa 1. Abiy Ahmed (Ethiopia, 46yrs)

President Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia. [AP Photo]

Born on August 15,1976 Became Prime Minister of Ethiopia on April 2, 2018. Was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2019 Joined army when he was 15 Holds a PhD in Peace and Security 2. Andry Rajoelina (Madagascar, 48 yrs)

President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar. [AP Photo]

Has been the President of Madagascar since 2019. Born on May 30, 1974 Served as President of a transitional administration until 2014 after the 2009 coup Was mayor of Antananarivo, Madagascar's capital, for one year 3. Evariste Ndayishimiye (Burundi, 53 yrs)

President Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi (centre) when he visited Kenya on May 31, 2021. [PSCU]

Began his seven-year term on June 18, 2020 Born in 1968 Was law student at University of Burundi when student inter-ethnic violence worsened Started his political career with significant support from Hutu ethnic group Was minister of the Interior and Public Security from 2006 to 2007 4. Mswati III (Eswatini, 54 yrs)

Has been King of Swaziland since he took the throne from his father, Sobhuza II. Born April 19,1968 He is the head of the Swazi Royal Family. Was crowned King on April 25, 1986. Co-rules the nation as an absolute king alongside his mother, Ntombi Tfwala He is a polygamist with 15 wives 5. William Ruto (Kenya, 55 yrs)

President-Elect William Ruto at the Deputy President Residence in Karen, Nairobi. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Elected Kenya's fifth president on August 15, 2022 Born December 21, 1966 Will displace Liberia's George Weah to become fifth youngest President in Africa upon being sworn in on September 13, 2022 Has served for two terms as deputy President to outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta Will become youngest president of Kenya upon being sworn in 6. George Weah (Liberia, 55 yrs)