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Emperor plans to retire

Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 12:36 pm
by jarnon
The Japanese government is making plans for Emperor Akihito, the Heisei Emperor, to step down about a year and a half from now, when he will be 85 years old.

Japan passes landmark bill for Emperor Akihito to abdicate

President Mugabe of Zimbabwe is the oldest current head of state at 93. Queen Elizabeth, 91, is the second oldest and longest serving head of state.

Re: Emperor plans to retire

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:23 am
by jarnon
Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe confined to home as army takes control

If Mugabe is replaced, the Queen becomes the oldest head of state. Not far behind is President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia, who turns 91 on November 29.