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Is Africa exploited?
The continent of Africa endows a large amount of natural resources that has been extracted and exploited for centuries. However, many African countries still rank among the poorest nations on the globe. The exploitation and sale of their natural resources to western corporations have not helped Africans escape poverty.
Who is the leader in Africa?
President of South Africa
President of the Republic of South Africa | |
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Incumbent Cyril Ramaphosa since 15 February 2018 | |
Government of South Africa | |
Style | Mr President (informal) His Excellency (formal, diplomatic) |
Type | Head of state Head of government |
What defines leadership?
Leadership is the ability of an individual or a group of individuals to influence and guide followers or other members of an organization. In business, individuals who exhibit these leadership qualities can ascend to executive management or C-level positions, such as CEO, CIO or president.
Is good governance gaining ground in Africa?
Good governance is gaining ground in Africa. It’s happening at snail speed, but it’s happening nevertheless. African leaders are becoming increasingly democratic and are recording significant progress in liberalizing the political environment.
Are African leaders liberalizing the political environment?
African leaders are becoming increasingly democratic and are recording significant progress in liberalizing the political environment. They are more accountable to their citizens, and showing more respect for human rights and civil liberties.
Who is the longest serving president in Africa?
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is Africa’s longest serving ruler. He has ruled Equatorial Guinea, a tiny, oil-rich West African country, since August 1979 when he overthrew his uncle, Francisco Macías Nguema, in a bloody coup d’état.
How did the Sudanese President seize power?
Sudan’s President seized power in 1989 in a bloodless military coup against the government of Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi- a government which was democratically elected by the people of Sudan.