Monthly and Annual Salaries of African Presidents

Africa Is a big continent with 54 countries that have its government and is led by a president or head of state. While the specific title may vary from country to country, the most common title used is the "President" which refers to the leader of the country. Presidents are elected by the citizens of each country through a democratic process which means that a citizen has the right to vote for their candidate. These votes are collated and the candidate with the highest vote wins the election and becomes president. The role of a president is significant and extends across various aspects of administration in a country. Most times, the president serves as the ceremonial figurehead and represents the country at national and international events, other times, they are visiting projects, homes, and people. 

Core Responsibilities of the Presidents

• Upholding and defending the constitution of the country.

• Setting policy agenda, making important decisions, and ensuring the implementation of laws and policies. 

• Appointing and managing the cabinet which consists of ministers and other executive officials. 

• Working with the armed forces to make decisions related to defense and national security. 

• Engaging in diplomacy, negotiating alliances, and promoting the country's interest. 

• Guiding economic policies and promoting economic growth.

• Coordinating relief efforts, mobilizing resources, and prioritizing the welfare of the citizens. 

The 54 African Presidents

• Algeria - Abdelmadjid Tebboune

• Angola - João Lourenço

• Benin - Patrice Guillaume Athanase Talon

• Botswana - Mokgweetsi Masisi

• Burkina Faso - Ibrahim Traore

• Burundi - Evariste Ndayishimiye

• Cameroon- Paul Biya

• Cape Verde - José Maria Neves

• Central African Republic - Faustin-Archange Touadéra

• Chad Mahamat Déby (Interim, Military Junta)

• Comoros - Azali Assoumani

• Republic of the Congo - Denis Sassou Nguesso

• Democratic Republic of the Congo - Félix Tshisekedi

• Djibouti - Ismaïl Omar Guelleh

• Egypt - Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

• Equatorial Guinea - Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo

• Eritrea - Isaias Afwerki

• Eswatini -  Mswati II

• Ethiopia - Sahle-Work Zewde

• Gabon - Ali Bongo Ondimba

• The Gambia - Adama Barrow

• Ghana - Nana Akufo-Addo

• Guinea - Mamady Doumbouya 

• Guinea-Bissau - Umaro Sissoco Embaló

• Ivory Coast - Alassane Ouattara

• Kenya - William Ruto 

• Lesotho -  Letsie 

• Liberia - George Weah

• Libya - Mohamed al-Menfi

• Madagascar - Andry Rajoelina

• Malawi - Lazarus Chakwera

• Mali - Assimi Goïta

• Mauritania - Mohamed Ould Ghazouani

• Mauritius - Prithvirajsing Roopun

• Morocco - Mohammed VI

• Mozambique - Filipe Nyusi

• Namibia - Hage Geingob

• Niger - Mohamed Bazoum

• Nigeria - Bola Tinubu

• Rwanda - Paul Kagame

• São Tomé and Príncipe - Carlos Vila Nova

• Senegal - Macky Sall

• Seychelles - Wavel Ramkalawan

• Sierra Leone - Julius Maada Bio

• Somalia - Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

• South Africa - Cyril Ramaphosa

• South Sudan - Salva Kiir Mayardit

• Sudan - Abdel Fattah al-Burhan 

• Tanzania - Samia Suluhu Hassan

• Togo - Faure Gnassingbé

• Tunisia - Kais Saied

• Uganda - Yoweri Museveni

• Zambia - Hakainde Hichilema

• Zimbabwe - Emmerson Mnangagwa

This list outlines all current presidents for all 54 countries in Africa. While some may wonder if they are paid the same amount as salaries, it is important to note that each country has a different economic stance and while some countries are highly developed, some are not. Hence, the variation in salaries of each African President. 

Monthly Salaries and Allowances of all African Presidents

Aside from salaries, there are additional allowances that presidents are entitled to. The allowances also vary across different African countries. Some of the allowances each president can be entitled to include the following: 

• Housing Allowance

• Travel allowance

• Entertainment allowance

• Communication allowance

• Security allowance

• Medical allowance

These allowances are paid separately from the basic salaries to cover major expenses that are related to personal living. While some countries may place a control limit on these allowances, others may have more generous provisions to cover important needs. 

Also, it is important to note that the salaries may not exactly be what the presidents earn but close to it as these compensations are being reviewed from time to time based on important factors which may include the economy of the country. However, it is a well-known fact that the presidents are rich and influential people and this can be attributed to the take-home salaries and allowances they get monthly. 

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