African leaders often ride in armoured cars for security reasons, as armoured cars are heavily customised and equipped with the latest technology to keep the occupants safe and comfortable. They can include features such as armoured plates, tempered steel frames, and polycarbonate windows for protection, along with equipment like toxic gas sensors and oxygen supplies. In addition, they often boast luxury features, such as high-end limousines, sedans, and SUVs.
African presidents often travel in motorcades, which can include dozens of vehicles, such as armoured cars, SUVs, and police vehicles. The Secret Service is responsible for procuring, driving, maintaining, and securing the vehicles for US presidents.
For the Nigerian President, President Tinubu’s armoured Cadillac Escalade SUV, called “the beast,” and Mercedes-Benz S-Class have been the ultimate choice since the days of General Murtala Mohammed to Shehu Shagari.
Here are the top 10 African leaders’ official armoured vehicles.
1. Range-Rover Autobiography Klassen Edition-Eswatini
2. Mercedes-Benz E350-Sao Tome
3. Range-Rover Sentinel: Tanzania
4. Audi A8L-Zimbabwe
5. Range-Rover Sentinel-Togo
6. Mercedes-Benz S63-Seychelles
7. Nissan Patrol-Somalia
8. BMW 760Li-Ghana
9. Mercedes-Benz S580-Botswana
10. Armoured Cadillac Escalade SUV and Mercedes-Benz S-Class
