African has some of the world's longest-serving presidents who are known to have ruled their countries since the early days of independence.
Dig into these throwback photos of some African presidents
But ever wondered how some of these African presidents looked like during their teenage years or perhaps when they were trying to curve a niche in the world of politics?
Peek into some of their throwback photos way before they took the world of politics by storm:
Nigeria’s President Buhari, when he was he a governor of the North Eastern State from July 1975 to February 1976
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A young King Mswati III with King Goodwill Zwelithini in Mbabane in 1986.
Rhodesian National leader Robert Mugabe raises his fist in salute to a group of supporters as he arrives at Lusaka Airport,Zambia, January 8, 1977 to attend a summit conference of leaders of the five front line African states.
Young president Uhuru Kenyatta with his father and 1st Kenyan president Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.
Then Defence minister Yoweri Museveni addresses a Uganda Patriotic Movement rally in Iganga District in 1980.
A young Paul Kagame (R) with Fred Rwigyame.
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Ghana's President Nana Akufo Addo back as a very young boy.
Angola's President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos (2nd from left) as a young politician.
