Longest-Serving Leaders in the World: Quick Facts

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President Paul Biya of Cameroon wearing a black coat, black tie, and light blue scarf, outdoors at the Elysee Palace.

Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda, speaks at a podium with the United Nations emblem during a meeting at the UN General Assembly.

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon stands in front of a blue background, wearing a dark suit and red tie, gesturing with his right hand.

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko stands at a podium, wearing a dark suit and tie, speaking during a formal meeting.

Denis Sassou-Nguesso, president of the Republic of the Congo, stands at a United Nations microphone in a suit and tie, with flags and artwork in the background.

Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh wearing a dark pinstripe suit, white shirt, and red tie, looking forward at an event.

President of Rwanda Paul Kagame wearing a suit and glasses, speaking at a podium with a green marble background at the United Nations.

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