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Why have national leaders remained so entrenched in Sub-Saharan Africa and what impact has their near-permanent status had on regional growth and stability? In the latter case, this backgrounder detects a strong correlation between hard-to-jettison leaders and persistent Sub-Saharan developmental and security problems, including violent conflicts, social instability, economic downturns, and democratic backsliding. In addition to exploring the causes and consequences of this political phenomenon, the text further gauges how key regional and international actors have responded to it.