Africa - Global Supercentenarian Forum

Uganda

diego — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:23:02 +0000

Uganda's oldest living man died on June 17, 2026; his name was Canon Kolliab Maswere. Born on July 27, 1917, he passed away at the age of 108 years and 325 days.
It is unclear whether this was his actual age or merely a claim.
He was a primary school teacher, a merchant, a marriage counselor, and a highly respected choir master in the Church of Uganda. He was also known for his philanthropy, heading the Kolliab Education Foundation, which funded the education of orphans and underprivileged children in the region.
Does anyone know who is likely to succeed him as the oldest living man in Uganda?

(9977) Celebrating the Life of the Late Canon Koliabu Makyeme Maswere - YouTube

Chad

diego — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:57:09 +0000

Antoine Bangui-Rombaye (22 September 1933 – 28 January 2026) (92 years, 128 days) was apparently the oldest man ever born in Chad, and consequently, the oldest living man born in the country.
It's a country with little news about people over 90 years old, so it's likely that there are older people, but we don't have verifiable news.
Does anyone know of any older men, and about the oldest person in that country?

He passed away in France.

Obituário: Antoine Bangui quebra sua caneta – ATPE

Gabon

Ale76 — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:06:10 +0000

Ms. Catherina Mba, the oldest known living resident in Gabon, sadly passed away on 10 November 2025 at the claimed age of 107.

She claimed to be born on 15 May 1918.

She was the former first lady of Gabon.

https://gabon24.tv/gabon-deces-de-catherine-mba-a-107-ans/

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Gabon: Catherine Mba dies at 107

Gabon has just lost one of its most prominent figures. Catherine Mba, the last wife of Léon Mba, the first president of the Gabonese Republic, passed away on the night of Sunday, November 9, to Monday, November 10, 2025, at the age of 107. Born on May 15, 1918, in Libreville, this woman of great wisdom belonged to the Omyènè ethnic group, of the Agwekonwa-Abandja clan.

The only child of Elisabeth Nguessono, Catherine Mba, née Moret, leaves behind the memory of a life spanning a century of history, marked by dignity, faith, and discretion. A mother of four, she was, beyond her role as wife, a silent witness to the early days of the Gabonese Republic and the foundations laid by the man still known as the Father of the Nation.

In August 2024, on the occasion of the 64th anniversary of independence, she was awarded the Grand Cross of the Gabonese National Order of Merit by Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, then President of the Transition.

This gesture, imbued with emotion and gratitude, deeply resonated, as it reflected the Head of State's desire to pay tribute to the memory of the builders of the Republic. At 107 years old, Catherine Mba represented far more than a witness to the past: she embodied continuity, memory, and the passing on of legacy.

Her passing marks the end of a generation whose values of loyalty, humility, and service to the nation shaped Gabonese identity. With her passing, a part of historical Gabon is lost, the part that witnessed the birth of the Republic and accompanied its first steps.

As the country bows before her memory, the passing of Catherine Mba reminds everyone of the importance of cultivating gratitude and remembrance towards those who wrote the first pages of our shared history.

Rest in peace.

Algeria

Ale76 — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:44:28 +0000

Mr. Mohamed Ammam, who claimed to be the oldest known living man in Algeria, sadly passed away on 28 June 2025, at the claimed age of 109 years, 80 days.

He claimed to be born on 9 April 1916.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DId2OmqMEW_/?igsh=MXdwN3cyNTI4MGVrdQ==

Rest in peace.

Nigeria

Nordlicht79 — Sat, 10 May 2025 09:05:39 +0000

John Dada Obafemi of Nigeria sadly passed away on 22 November 2024 at the claimed age of 111 years, 186 days.

He was born on 20 May 1913.

Obituary

Rest in peace.

Seychelles

diego — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 20:55:01 +0000

Marguerite Pouponeau was the oldest person in Seychelles as of May 11, 2021.Born on August 15, 1912 and died on October 25, 2023,After her death Winelmina Anette born on December 20, 1915 is the oldest person in Seychelles

Margaret Pouponneau: Seychelles' oldest citizen passes away aged 111 - Seychelles News Agency

Mauritius

diego — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:50:42 +0000

Suzanne Jacquet was the oldest person born in Mauritius,she died in France and was the eighth oldest person living in France at the time of her death,the exact date of her death is not yet known,she was born on April 22, 1912 in Curepipe, Maurícia
After her death Eugenie Begue is the oldest person born in the country,she was born on 15 July 1916

Kenya

Ale76 — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 18:12:31 +0000

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/the-king-charles-kenyan-nairobi-britain-b2439615.html

Réunion

diego — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 03:22:33 +0000

Florida Corre was the oldest person living in Reunion since 7/Sep/2022,she was born 2/May/1916 and died 14/Jul/2023 and lives in Le Tampon,the oldest person born in Reunion lives in France,in Ruoms, Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes,and was born on 14/Feb/1912 and is Elisabelle Lallemand

Morte de Florida Corré, decano da Reunião aos 107 anos: "ela deve sua longevidade ao estado de espírito em que vivia" (dayfr.com)

Zimbabwe

diego — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 11:37:51 +0000

Maina Ncube claimed to be born in Matabeleland North on 3/Sep/1912 and died on 16/Jun/2023 in Bulawayo and was the oldest known person in Zimbabwe,now the oldest person in the country is unknown

Nqobani Ncube - I still remember this day last year celebrating... | Facebook