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The roles, powers, and influence of non-sovereign monarchs throughout Africa vary greatly depending on the state. In some states, such as Angola, the local king may play an integral role in the local governing council of a region, such is the case with the king of Bailundo, [1] or on a smaller level, such as many of the Fons of Cameroon, they may be seen as leaders or heads of a particular ...
A map of Africa showing the continent's political systems: three monarchies (in red) and republics (in blue). Monarchy was the prevalent form of government in the history of Africa, where self-governing states, territories, or nations existed in which supreme power resided with an individual who was recognized as the head of state. [1]
This is a list of current monarchies. As of 2025, there are 43 sovereign states in the world with a monarch as head of state . There are 13 in Asia, 12 in Europe, 9 in the Americas, 6 in Oceania, and 3 in Africa.
Pages in category "Lists of monarchs in Africa" The following 55 pages are in this category, out of 55 total. ... List of current non-sovereign African monarchs; A ...
Eswatini, wedged between South Africa and Mozambique, is the last absolute monarchy in Africa and one of the few remaining in the world. King Mswati III, 55, has been the monarch since 1986, when ...
Some monarchies, however, are not hereditary, and the ruler is instead determined through an elective process; a modern example is the throne of Malaysia. [9] These systems defy the model concept of a monarchy, but are commonly considered as such because they retain certain associative characteristics. [10]
This is a list of currently reigning constituent monarchs, including traditional rulers and governing constitutional monarchs. Each monarch reigns over a legally recognised dominion, but in most cases possess little or no sovereign governing power. Their titles, however, are recognised by the state. Entries are listed beside their respective ...
African monarchies by succession. ... This is a list of current monarchies by order of succession (hereditary [a] and elective). Current monarchies. Monarchy