The fact is that, they mare quite a lot of money because they are considered as the most important people in their respective countries.
Below is the list of some 15 highest paid Presidents in Africa.
1. Paul Biya (Cameroon)
Paul Barthelemy Biya, Cameroon President
Paul Barthelemy Biya a Mvondo is the President of Cameroon. he has being in power since 1982. He is the second-longest- ruling president in Africa, the longest-ruling non-royal leader in the world, and the oldest head of state in Africa. He earns $620,976 annually.
2. King Mohammed VI (Morocco)
King Mohammed VI, Morocco
He is the king of Morocco and has being in power since the passing of his father King Hassan II in 1992. According to the American business magazine forbes, he was the richest king in Africa in 2014, and the 5th richest King in the world. He earns $480,604 annually.
3. Cyril Ramaphosa (South Africa)
Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa President
Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa is a South African politician serving as President of South Africa since 2018. His annual salary is estimated to be $223,000.
4. Uhuru Kenyatta (Kenya)
Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya President
Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta is the President of Kenya. He is the son of Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya’s first president. He has been in power since 2013. Uhuru’s tenure has been marred by endless cases of corruption and impunity. His estimated annual salary is $192,000.
5. Yoveri Musevini (Uganda)
The Late Yoveri Musevini, Former Uganda President
Yoveri Kaguta Musevini is the President of Uganda, he has being in power since 1986. He was re-elected for a sixth term in January 2021. His estimated annual salary is $183,216.
6. Abdelmajid Tebboune (Algeria)
Abdelmajid Tebboune, Algeria
Abedelmadjid Tebboune is the President of Algeria, he has being in power since December 2019. His estimated salary is $168,000.
7. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (Equatorial Guinea)
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Equatorial Guinea President
Teodoro Obiang Mbasogo is the president of Equattorial Guinea. He is the second longest consecutively serving current non-royal national leader in the world. His estimated annual salary is $152,680.
8. Emmerson Mnangagwa (Zimbabwe)
Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe President
Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is the president of Zimbabwe, he has being in power since November 2017. His estimated annual salary is $146,590.
9. Dennis Sassou (Republic of Congo)
Dennis Sassou, Republic of Congo President
Dennis Sassou Nguesso is the President of the Republic of Congo, he has being in power since 1997. His estimated annual salary is $108,400.
10. Alassane Ouattara (Ivory Coast)
Alassane Ouattara, Ivory Coast President
Alassane Ouattara is the President of Ivory Coast and he has being in power since 2010. His estimated annual salary is $100,000.
11. George Oppong Weah (Liberia)
George Manneh Oppong Weah, Liberia President
George Manneh Oppong Weah is the President of Liberia, he has being in power since 2018. He is the first African former professional footballer to become head of state, he is also the first African player to win the FIFA Ballon diOr award. His estimated annual salary is $90,000.
12. Paul Kagame (Rwanda)
President Paul Kagame, Rwanda
Paul kagame is the President of Rwanda and he has being in power since 2000. His estimated annual salary is $85,000.
13. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (Ghana)
President Nana Akufo-Addo, Ghana
Nana Akufo-Addo is the President of Ghana and he has being in power since 2016. His estimated annual salary is $76,000.
14. Lazarus Chakwera (Malawi)
Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, Malawi
Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera is the President of Malawi and he has being in power since 2020. His estimated annual salary is $74,300.
15. Muhammadu Buhari (Nigeria)
Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria President
Muhammadu Buhari is the President of Nigeria, he has being in power since 2015. His estimated annual salary is $69,000.
Source: Ghanaarticles.com
