In this article, we are taking a look at the most protected presidents in Africa. These presidents are elected by the people to govern the country so they need maximum protection to do their job properly.
All African presidents are heavily guarded but some African leaders go the extra mile to tighten their security and make sure their safety is guaranteed.
1. President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa
Due to the political unrest, Zimbabwe has so far in recent years, a lot of security measures have been taken around the president to ensure his safety especially when he is on official assignment both in and out of the country.
His convoy is usually made up of high-speed motorcycles and the president drives in an armoured limousine followed by several presidential guards.
2. President of Cameroon, Paul Biya
Paul Biya has been the president of the Republic of Cameroon for 37 years and no cases of attacks have been heard of him since the failed coup d’état in 1984.
Paul Biya rides in an armoured Range Rover Sentinel which costs approximately $500,000 and sometimes rides in an unmarked limousine on special occasions.
He has one of the most impressive presidential motorcades in Africa.
His convoy comprises high-speed Land Cruisers and Mercedes Benz s-class and more than 20 high-speed motorcycles. Each time he travels out of the country for official assignments he takes with him more than 20 bodyguards for his safety and protection.
3. President of Cote d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara
The president of Cote d’Ivoire is one of the most protected presidents in Africa.
He is always spotted with heavily armed security guards both in and out of the country.
His presidential car is always surrounded by bodyguards who follow his vehicle on foot until it gets out of the reach of the public.
He also has a very impressive motorcade as his convoy comprises high-speed vehicles and motorcycles.
4. The King of Morocco, King Mohammed VI
King of Morocco drives an armed Mercedes s600 Pullman while in morocco.
His motorcade normally comprises Mercedes s500 and Range Rover models when he goes to mountainous places, a BMW 5 Series with a communications jumper an ambulance and always escorted by 20 police motorcycles.
Concerning the fact that is the richest president in Africa, getting extra security causes him little or nothing.
5. President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari
Mahmud Buhari is the head of the most populated country in Africa and the Giants of Africa in terms of economy.
His security and safety are of utmost importance to the people of Nigeria.
Just like most presidents, he dresses in an armoured car and his motorcade is among the largest residential motor kids in Africa made up of high-speed armoured Mercedes Benz and several police motorcycles.
Each time he goes on official assignments out of the country, he takes with him more than ten bodyguards for his safety and protection.
6. President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame
Paul Kagame is one of the most loved presidents in Africa since he has taken it upon himself to call out bad leadership in Africa as well as exposed bad Western influence in African politics.
He has one of the most expensive residential cars in Africa, an armoured Range Rover Sentinel which costs approximately $550 000.
His motorcade comprises several police motorcycles, high-speed Mercedes Benz and Land Cruisers and a security guard who always surrounds his car each time he makes a public appearance.
7. President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa
The newly elected president of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa makes it to the list of the top 10 most protected presidents in Africa.
His armoured motorcade is very impressive and is always guarded by heavily armed presidential guards especially when he is on official duties.
8. President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta
Uhuru Kenyatta is one of the most protected presidents in Africa.
His presidential car is an armoured Land Cruiser200.
His convoy is usually made up of more than 10 high-speed police motorcycles and several high-speed expensive cars such as Mercedes Benz s-class and Range Rovers.
Each time he goes on an official assignment out of the country, he takes along with him more than 10 security guards for his safety and protection.
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