Introduction
Studying particularly positive African presidencies
The very special case of Botswana and the part played by its second president: Quett Masire
The part played in Namibia by its second president: Hifikepunye Pohamba
The ostensibly highly original part played in Senegal by its third president: Abdoulaye Wade
The part played by Tanzania's fourth president: Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete
The part played by Mozambique's second president: Armando Emilio Guebuza
Studying African presidents who became democratic
The part played by Benin's long-term president: Mathieu Kerekou
The key part played by Uganda's long-term president: Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
The part played by Ghana's long-term president: Jerry Rawlings
The part played by Africa's first woman president in Liberia: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
The key part played by Olusegun Obasanjo both under military rule (1976-9) and as constitutional president (1999-2007)
Conclusion.