4. Ali Khamenei – Iran: 32 years in power
This Shia cleric is currently the Supreme Leader of Iran. He also served as the President of Iran from 1981 to 1989. He is currently the most powerful political authority in Iran. He holds the title of Sayyid, which means that he claims direct patrilineal descent from Ali.
3. Jose Eduardo dos Santos – Angola: 34 years in power
This Angolan politician has been its President since 1979. He is also the President of the People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola, the party that has ruled the nation since it gained independence in 1975. Jose Eduardo dos Santos is also the commander in chief of the Angolan Armed Forces.
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