Oldest powerful leaders of 2024

Rosa Mumanyi 

About a decade ago, only India had a leader who was aged 70 years and above among influential countries.

Gerontocracy, a state governed by old leaders, has become common not only in Africa but other parts of the world.

US President Joe Biden is the world’s most powerful leader, aged 70 and above.

The 82-year-old dropped out of his re-election race and supported his deputy Kamala Harris in the poll, which was won by Donald Trump.

Trump,78, will take over office on January 20, 2025, to take Biden’s position as the most powerful man above 70 years of age.