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Top 5 highest-paid African leaders in 2026
By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
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King Mohammed VI of Morocco Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa is third on the Exchange Africa list with a reported annual salary of US$223,800.
Paul Biya has ruled Cameroon with an iron fist for 37 years Next is King Mohammed VI of Morocco, with a reported annual salary of US$488,604.
According to data from The Exchange Africa in February 2026, and independent research and compilation, Cameroon President, Paul Biya tops with an annual salary of US$620,976.
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