Monthly Salaries Of All African Presidents

Africa is a large continent with 54 countries, each with its own government led by a president or head of state. While the particular title varies by country, the most common title used is “President,” which refers to the country’s leader. Presidents are elected by the population of each country in a democratic process, which means that every person has the opportunity to vote for their preferred candidate.

These votes are tallied, and the candidate with the most votes wins the election and becomes president. A president’s role is significant and encompasses many parts of a country’s administration. The president serves as the ceremonial figurehead and represents the country at national and international events the most of the time, but they also visit projects, houses, and people.

Core Duties 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.

Countries And Names Of 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 includes the current presidents of all 54 African countries. While some may wonder if they are paid the same as salaries, it is crucial to remember that each country has a unique economic situation, and while some are highly developed, others are not. As a result, each African President’s salary varies.

Monthly Salaries And Allowances Of All African Presidents

Country

Annual Salary of the President

Algeria

DA 8,400,000

Angola

Kz 7,681 200

Benin

USD 29,820

Botswana

P1,075, 056

Burundi

USD 47,300

Cameroon

USD 620,976

Cape Verde

USD 20,360

Central Africa republic

USD 42,524

Chad

USD 16,640

Comoros

USD 117,060

Republic of Congo

USD 108,500

Democratic Republic of Congo

USD 51,400

Djibouti

USD 10,000

Egypt

USD 70,500

Equatorial Guinea

USD 152,680

Eritrea

USD 6,000

Eswatini

USD 56,051

Ethiopia

USD 45,270

Gabon

USD 65,000


Country

Annual Salary of the President

Gambia

USD 65,000

Ghana

USD 76,000

Guinea

USD 22,390

Guinea Bissau

USD 6,360

Ivory Coast

USD 100,000

Kenya

USD 192,200

Lesotho

USD 52,778

Liberia

USD 90,000

Libya

USD 105,000

Madagascar

Malawi

USD 74,300

Mali

USD 68,900

Mauritania

USD 300,000

Mauritius

USD 93,783

Morocco

USD 488,604

Mozambique

USD 48,800

Namibia

USD 99,241

Niger

Nigeria

USS 69, 500

Country

Annual Salary of Presidents

Rwanda

USD 85,000

São Tomé and Príncipe

USD 29,400

Senegal

USD 15,210

Seychelles

USD 23,700

Sierra leone

USD 12,220

Somalia

USD 120,000

South Africa

USD 223,500

South Sudan

USD 60,000

Sudan

USD 29, 320

Tanzania

USD 47,300

Togo

USD

Tunisia

USD 16,700

Uganda

USD 183,227

Zambia

USD 63,100

Zimbabwe

USD 149,590

Aside from wages, presidents are entitled to other allowances. The allowances also varied between African countries. The following are some of the allowances to which each president may be entitled:

  • Housing Allowance

  • Travel allowance

  • Entertainment allowance

  • Communication allowance

  • Security allowance

  • Medical allowance

These allowances are paid separately from base salary to meet important personal living expenses. While some governments may impose controls on these allowances, others may make more generous allocations to accommodate critical needs.

Also, it is crucial to note that the salaries may not be exactly what the presidents make, but they are near because these compensations are reviewed on a regular basis based on important criteria such as the country’s economy. However, it is common knowledge that presidents are wealthy and powerful individuals, which can be ascribed to their monthly take-home pay and allowances.

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