# List of current non-sovereign African monarchs

This is a list of reigning non-sovereign monarchs in Africa, including traditional rulers and governing constitutional monarchs, but not the kings of Lesotho, Morocco and Eswatini. Each monarch listed below reigns over a legally recognised dominion located internally within a sovereign state, but in most cases possess little or no sovereign governing power themselves. Their titles, however, are recognised by the state. Entries are listed beside their respective dominions, and are grouped by country.
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## Background

The roles, powers, and influence of non-sovereign monarchs throughout Africa vary greatly depending on the state. In some states, such as Angola, the local king may play an integral role in the local governing council of a region, such is the case with the king of Bailundo, or on a smaller level, such as many of the Fons of Cameroon, they may be seen as leaders or heads of a particular town, settlement, or village. They are often regarded as custodians of tradition and culture, and in some cases, play an important role in local religious activities (such as in Benin, where some of the kings double as heads of Vodun cults and are believed to have spiritual powers).
Their relationship with the national government of which their respective realm sits within can be complex. Particularly influential monarchs are often sought after by local politicians and elected leaders for support, while others have contentious relationships with their national governments. In some cases, the national government has stepped in to curtail the influence of non-sovereign monarchs (such as when Chadian government suspended the powers of the Ouaddai sultan in 2022, or when the emir of Kano was deposed by the regional government).

## List

| State | Polity | Title | Monarch | Since | House | Succession |
| Angola | Bailundo | King/Soma inene | Tchongolola Tchongonga Ekuikui VI | 2021 | | Hereditary and elective |
| Angola | Cuito | King | Bingo Bingo | | | Hereditary |
| Angola | Baixa de Cassanje | | Dianhenga Aspirante Mjinji Kulaxingo | | | Hereditary |
| Angola | Huambo (Wambu) | King | Artur Moço | | | |
| Angola | Lunda-Tchokwe | Mwene | Muatchissengue Wa Tembo / José Estêvão | | | Hereditary |
| Angola | Luvale | Queen | Nhakatole Chilombo Tchissengo | 2004 | Nhakatole | Hereditary |
| Angola | Mbata / Zombo | King | Makitu III | 2023 | Kizulu | Matrilinear |
| Angola | Mbaza Kongo | Chief | Mfumu Mukongo Afonso Méndes | | | Hereditary |
| Angola | Mbunda | Mwene | Mbandu III Mbandu Lifuti | 2008 | | Hereditary |
| Angola | Ndongo | Ngola | Buba Nvula Dala Mana Cabombo | | | Hereditary |
| Angola | Nganguela | King | Tchinhama Mwene Vunongue VIII Manuel Ndala | 2019 | | Hereditary |
| Angola | Ombada yo Mungo | King | Zeferino Satona | | | |
| Angola | Ombala ya Nalueque | King | Mário Satipamba | | | |
| Angola | Viye | oSoma | Afonso Viti | | | Hereditary and elective |
| Benin | Abomey (Dahomey) | Ahosu | Dada Dèwènondè Gbéhanzin | 22 January 2022 | Aladaxonou | Hereditary and elective |
| Benin | Abomey-Calavi | King | Kpôton Avoumbè Gbesso Allodji III | | | |
| Benin | Ahouannonzoun | King | Abmomansoatin Kponan | | | |
| Benin | Akassato | King | Zounfon | | | |
| Benin | Ardra | Ahosu | Kpodégbé Djigla | 2 December 1992 | Agasuvi | Hereditary |
| Benin | Agonlin | King/Dada | Dada Agonlinhossou Yèto Kandji | 24 February 1993 | Yèto | |
| Benin | Avrankou | King/Dada | Latchèholou Guidimadjegbé | | | |
| Benin | Azovè | King | Aklamakou-Zokou | | | |
| Benin | Banikoara | King | Nasounon | | | |
| Benin | Cana | King/Dada | Langanfin Glélé Aïhotogbé | | | |
| Benin | Comè | King | Togbé Akati II Djidjilévo | | | |
| Benin | Dahé | King/Dada | Dada Awiyan Kokpon Houdegbe | | | |
| Benin | Dassa | Oba | Egbakotan II | | Dassa | Hereditary |
| Benin | Djougou | King | Kpétoni Koda VI | | | |
| Benin | Dogbo | King | Towanou II | | | |
| Benin | Ganvié | King | Houéton Ahoumbè | | | |
| Benin | Guin ethnic group in Benin | Guin Fiogan | Nii Kouété Nicoué Kpatakpatakou II | 4 October 2020 | | |
| Benin | Houégbo | King | Gbedonouzo Atchudji | | | |
| Benin | Houéyogbé | King | Agassa Adanyroh Guèdèhounguè | | | |
| Benin | Karimama | Ango | Amadou | 14 April 2000 | Dandaoudou | Hereditary |
| Benin | Kèrè | Oba | Ariy | | | |
| Benin | Ketu | Oba | Alaro Alade-Ife | 17 December 2005 | Alaketu | Hereditary |
| Benin | Kika | King | Kika Toko Salifou Kouma | | | |
| Benin | Kinto and the Houézènou people | King | Adjiwatonou Yèwa Hondogbè Kpèdo III | | | |
| Benin | Kpanhouingnan | King | Aglimasse | | | |
| Benin | Kpomassè | King | Olota | | | |
| Benin | Kouandé | Bangana | Sourou III | 28 September 2004 | Bangana | Hereditary and elective |
| Benin | Manigri | King | Djaboutouboutou | | | |
| Benin | N'Dali | King | Daari Sounon Swanrou | | | |
| Benin | Naogon | King | Dah Gandaho Kini Dégbé | | | |
| Benin | Natitingou | King | Yane Sotima | | | |
| Benin | Nikki | Sinaboko | Chabi Naina III | 2014 | Sinaboko | Hereditary and elective |
| Benin | Ouémé Valley | King | Signon Oba Adékiyiloumon | | | |
| Benin | Ouidah | King | Mito-Daho Kpassenon | | Kpassè | Hereditary |
| Benin | Paouingnan | King | Gbèdégbé Adda Sèhoto IIII | | | |
| Benin | Parakou | King | Akpaki Boukou Kinnin II | 12 September 2012 | Kobourou | Hereditary and elective |
| Benin | Péhunco | Sinagonrigui | Kpéï Sourou | 13 August 2004 | Sinagonrigui | Hereditary |
| Benin | Porto-Novo | Ahosu | Toffa IX Gbêzé Ayontinmè Kpodagba Lokpon VIII | | Agasuvi | Hereditary |
| Benin | Savé | Oba | Adetutu Akinmou Akikenju VI | | Onisabe | Hereditary |
| Benin | Savalou | King | Dada Ganfon Gbaguidi XV | | | |
| Benin | Tori-Bossito | King | Odjaka Kinidégbé Gbozèkpa Gbèna | | | |
| Benin | Wèmè-Tosso | King | Tossoholou Zoundjè Wandji Ganmasizo Toli Yélian | | | |
| Benin | Zinvié Yevié | King | Adjihinto | | | |
| Botswana | Bakgatla | Kgosikgolo | Kgafela II | 20 September 2008 | Masilo | Hereditary |
| Botswana | Bakwêna | Kgosikgolo | Kgari III | 17 August 2002 | Masilo | Hereditary |
| Botswana | Balete | Kgosigadi | Mosadi | 7 January 2002 | Badimo | Hereditary |
| Botswana | Bamangwato | Kgosikgolo | Ian Khama | 5 May 1979 | Masilo | Hereditary |
| Botswana | Bangwaketse | Kgosikgolo | Malope II a Gaseitsiwe | 5 August 2010 | Masilo | Hereditary |
| Botswana | Barolong | Kgosikgolo | Lotlamoreng II | 23 February 2002 | Morolong | Hereditary |
| Botswana | Batawana | Kgosigadi | Kealitile | 28 January 2004 | Masilo | Hereditary |
| Botswana | Batlôkwa | Kgosikgolo | Puso Gaborone | 30 May 2006 | Gaborone | Hereditary |
| Burkina Faso | Boussouma | Naaba | Sigri | 10 August 2019 | | Hereditary |
| Burkina Faso | Diébougou | King | Quattara Sié Félix | 2007 | | |
| Burkina Faso | Djibo | Emir | Boubacari Dicko | | | |
| Burkina Faso | Fada N'gourma (Gulmu) | King | Untaamba Hampanli | | | Elective |
| Burkina Faso | Liptako | Emir | Ousmane Amirou Dicko | | | |
| Burkina Faso | Obiré | King | Gan | | | |
| Burkina Faso | Rissiam | Naaba | Koanga | | | |
| Burkina Faso | Tangzougou (Gourcy) | Naaba | Baongo de Gourcy | 27 August 2011 | | |
| Burkina Faso | Tenkodogo (Zougrantenga) | Naaba | Guiguem-Pollé (Djiguampole) | 2016 | | |
| Burkina Faso | Wogodogo (Ouagadougou) | Mogho Naba | Baongo II | 1983 | | Hereditary |
| Burkina Faso | Yagha | Emir | Boureima Ly | | | |
| Burkina Faso | Yatenga | Naaba | Kiiba | | | |
| Burundi | Burundi | Mwami | vacant | | Ntwero | Hereditary |
| Cameroon | Adié | Chief | William Ndong Tchombè | | | |
| Cameroon | Bafaw and Kumba | Nfon/Paramount chief | Nfon Mukete Ekoko IV | | | |
| Cameroon | Bafut | Fon | Abumbi II | | | |
| Cameroon | Bali Nyonga | Fon | Dr. Doh Ganyonga III | | | |
| Cameroon | Bamoun | Nfon/King/Sultan | Mouhamed Nabil Nfonrifoum Mbombo Njoya | 10 October 2021 | | Hereditary |
| Cameroon | Bamoungoum | Chief | Moumbe Fotso Mitterand | | | |
| Cameroon | Bana | Fon | Sikam Happi V | | | |
| Cameroon | Bandjoun | Chief | Honoré Djomo Kamga | | | |
| Cameroon | Bangangté | King/Chief | Nji Monluh Seidou Pokam | | | |
| Cameroon | Bangoua | Chief | Julio Djampou Tchatchouang | | | |
| Cameroon | Banyo | Lamido | Banyo Mohaman Gabdo Yaya | | | |
| Cameroon | Baya | Chief | Mbele Banga | | | |
| Cameroon | Bogo | Lamido | Yerima Bello Hamadou | August 2022 | | |
| Cameroon | Dibombari | Traditional chief | Toto Bekombo Théodore Chef | | | |
| Cameroon | Ebessep | Chef supérieur | Grégoire Langoul | | | |
| Cameroon | Edinding | Chief | Tsala Ndjomo Guy | | | |
| Cameroon | Eséka | Chief | Gabriel Mayi Matip | | | |
| Cameroon | Fontem | Fon | Asabaton Fontem Njifua | | | |
| Cameroon | Garoua | Lamido | Ibrahim El Rachidine | | | |
| Cameroon | Guirvidig | Chief | Ampou Agourda | | | |
| Cameroon | Kalfou | Chief | Yerima Hamadou Tomboutou | | | |
| Cameroon | Kom | Fon | Clement Ndzi II | | | |
| Cameroon | Logone-Birni | Sultan | Mahamat Bahar Marouf | | | |
| Cameroon | Maka-Bebend | Chief | Bertrand Effoudou | | | |
| Cameroon | Maka-Mboang | Chief | Jean-Claude Balla | | | |
| Cameroon | Mandara | Sultan | Hamidu Umar | 18 March 1942 | | Hereditary |
| Cameroon | Mankon | Fon | Asaah Fru Angwafor IV | 7 June 2022 | | |
| Cameroon | Matakam-Sud | Lamido | Djeguele Zogue | | | |
| Cameroon | Meiganga | Lamido | Moussa Sabo | | | |
| Cameroon | Maroua | Lamido | Abdoulaye Yérima Bakary | 16 September 2022 | | |
| Cameroon | Mogode | Lamido | Alhadji Isse Tize | | | |
| Cameroon | Mokolo | Lamido | Yacouba Mohamadou Mourtalla | | | |
| Cameroon | Mvog-Nama I | Chef supérieur | Jean Marie Mama | 7 June 2007 | | |
| Cameroon | Ndog-Bea-Nord | Chief | Louis Mbem | 4 May 2006 | | |
| Cameroon | Ndoukoula | Chief | Ayang Luc | | | |
| Cameroon | Ngaoundéré | Lamido | Mohamadou Hayatou Issa | | | |
| Cameroon | Nso | Fon | Sehm Mbinglo II | | | |
| Cameroon | Omvang-Sekonda | Chief | Ze Nguélé René | | | |
| Cameroon | Rey Bouba | Lamido | Abdoulaye | | | |
| Cameroon | Sanaga | Chef supérieur | Mveimani Sombo Amba | | | |
| Cameroon | Sawa and Bell | King | Jean Yves Eboumbou | | | |
| Cameroon | Tibati | Lamido | Mohamadou Hadi Barkindo | 17 June 2023 | | |
| Cameroon | Tignère | Lamido | Yerima Baba Daiïrou | | | |
| Cameroon | Widikum | Fon | Fongum Gorji Dinka | | | |
| Cameroon | Yagoua | Lamido | Ahmadou Dahirou | 17 September 2020 | | Elective |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Abuh | Fon | Clement Fonkwah Mbeng | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Anyajua | Fon | Nsom Johnson Chongsi | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Baba I | Fon | Fue Nghaper II | 8 May 2023 | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Babungo | Fon | Ndofoa Zofoa III | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Bafmeng | Fon | Francis Aneng | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Bafoussam | Chef supérieur | Njitack Ngompe Pelé | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Baleveng | Chef supérieur | Guemgni Gaston | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Bamendjinda | Chef supérieur | Tanefo Jean Marie | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Bamendou | King | Gabriel Tsidie | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Bamendjou | King/Fo'o | Jean Rameau Sokoudjou | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Batoufam | Chief | Nayang Toukam Innocent | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Bazou | King | Vincent Tchoua Kemajou de Bazou | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Belo | Fon | Peter Ndong Abang | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Berabe | Fon | Emmanuel Bami | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Binka | Fon | Nfor Samuel Hombome | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Binshua | Fon | Edmund Kimbi | 25 March 2012 | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Buku | Fon | Lenge Joseph Eku | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Bum | Fon | Kwanga Peter Yai | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Djottin | Fon | Joseph Nfon Tayen Ngam Nfii II | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Fundong | Fon | Diang Zacheus | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Kiluun | Fon | Njoyir II | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Kungi | Fon | Yaya Musa Gamje Budi | 2007 | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Mbem | Fon | Samuel Ngwim Ngabum | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Mbessa | Fon | Njong Gilbert II | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Mbiame | Fon | Nwe II | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Mbot | Fon | Shey Barnabas Mbunwe II | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Mfe | Fon | Chepnda Ronald | 2022 | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Ndu | Fon | Nfor Nformi | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Njinikom | Fon | Ngeh Francis | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Nkamchi | Fon | Richard Chefon | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Nkambé | Fon | Nji Amidu | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Nkar | Fon | Molo II | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Ngarum | Fon | Nganji IV | 2018 | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Nseh | Fon | Senyuy Oliver N. Fonban II | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Oku | Fon | Ngum IV | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Tabenken | Fon | Ngwayi Polycarp Ndiborti | | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Talla | Fon | Isaac Nfor Bassa | 2010 | | |
| Second degree chiefdoms | Weh | Fon | Mbuh II | | | |
| Central African Republic | Bangassou | Sultan | Maxime Faustin Mbringa Takama | 2011 | | Hereditary |
| Central African Republic | Birao / Vakaga | Sultan | Ahmad Moustapha Am-Gabo | | | |
| Central African Republic | Dar al Kuti / N'Délé | Sultan | Ibrahim Kamoun Senoussi | 2014 | | Hereditary |
| Central African Republic | Rafai | Sultan | Joseph Hetman el Roosalem | | | Hereditary |
| Chad | Baguirmi | Mbang | Mahamat Yusuf | 14 June 1970 | Baguirmi | Hereditary |
| Chad | Ouaddai | Sultan | Cherif Abdelhadi Mahdi | August 2019 | Maba | Hereditary |
| Congo | Loango | | vacant | 23 December 2020 | Loango | Hereditary and elective |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Babungwe | Mwami | Sindi Charles Sami III | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Bafiluru | Mwami | Ndare III Simba Kalingishi Adams | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Bahunde | Mwami | Kalinda Nicolas | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Bakwa Luntu | Queen | Diambi Kabatusuila | | | |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Barundi | Mwami | Richard Nijinbere Kinyoni III Ndabagoye | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Basanga | Mulopwe | Mathieu Pembamoto Kyala | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Basile | Mwami | Kalega Riziki Lwango II Lucien | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Bashu | Mwami | Abdul Paluku Kalemire III | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Buhavu | Mwami | Kamirogosa III Shosho Ntale Franc | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Bukumu | Mwami | Kahembe IV Isaac Butsitsi | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Burhunyi | Mwami | Muganga Bulala II Richard | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Buzi | Mwami | Sangara Amri Hubert II | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Bwisha | Mwami | Jean Baptiste Ndeze Rekatubere | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Garengaze | Mwami | M'siri Mwenda VIII Bantu Godefroid Munongo | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Kabare | Mwami | Nabushi Désiré Kabare Rugemaninzi II | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Kakwa | | David Tsukia Likambo | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Kasongo Lunda | | Kiamvu Frederic Inkani | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Kaziba | Mulopwe | Mwami Dirk Majiri IV Nakaziba Chimanye | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Kuba | | Nyim Kot a Mbweeki III | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Luba | | vacant | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Luhwindja | Mulopwe | Mwami Naluhwindja Tony Chibwire V | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Lunda | | Mushid III | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Mayogo Magbaie | | Justin Somana | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Nweshe | Mulopwe | Mwami Ngweshe XV Pierre Ndatabaye Weza III | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Ntambuka | Mulopwe | Mwami Ntambuka Balekage Mihigo III Roger | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Rubenga | | Rubenga | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Vira | Mulopwe | Mwami Lwegeleza III | | | Hereditary |
| Congo Democratic Republic | Wamuzimu | Mulopwe | Mwami Longangi IV Nen'Ilungu Kampangalasa | | | Hereditary |
| Equatorial Guinea | Bubi | | vacant | 15 November 2001 | Bahítáari | Hereditary |
| Equatoguinean Muslims | Imam | Pedro Benigno Matute Tang | | | Hereditary and elective | |
| Ethiopia | Aussa | Royal Chief | Akula | 19 September 2020 | | Hereditary |
| Gabon | Benga | King | Marcel Nkombouet | | | |
| Gabon | Orungu | | Mbongo Ntchounga | | | Hereditary |
| Gambia | Fuladugu | | Farli Baldeh | 1997 | | Hereditary |
| Gambia | The Gambia & Kombo North District | Paramount chief | Alhaji Momodou Bojang | | | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Akuapem | Okuapehene/Paramount Chief | Okuapehene Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III | 3 May 2020 | Asona Clan | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Akwamu | Akwamuhene/Paramount Chief | Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III | 2011 | Aduana Clan | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Akyem Abuakwa | Okyehene/Paramount Chief | Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin | 4 October 1999 | Asona Clan | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Aowin | Omanhene | Beyeman Brentum III | | Western Regional House of Chiefs | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Asante | Otumfuo, the Asantehene | Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II | 26 April 1999 | Oyoko and President of the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Asante Akyem Hwidiem | Saamanhene (Divisional Chief/Prince) | Nana Òkofrobòur Ababio II | August 7, 2015 | | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Asogli | Agbogbomefia | Togbe Afede XIV | 4 October 2003 | Volta Regional House of Chiefs | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Dagbon | Overlord | Yaa Naa Bukali Mahama II | January 18, 2019 | Andani and Northern Regional House of Chiefs | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Dormaa | Omanhene | Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang-Badu II | | Brong Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Gonja | King | Yagbongurwa Tuntumba Sulemana Jakpa Bore Essa I | 2010 | Northern Regional House of Chiefs | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Gbi | Fiaga/Paramount Chief | Togbega gabusu VI | 25 May 1989, d. 18 January 2020 | Torkoni Clan, Divisional Chief of Gbi-Hohoe, Volta Regional House of Chiefs | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Gbi | Divisional Chief/Prince | Togbe Osei III | 2002 | Gbi-Godenu | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Kwahu | Okwahuhene/Kwahumanhene/ Paramount Chief | Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II | 2017 | Bretuo Clan | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Mankessim | Omanhene | Osagyefo Amanfo Edu IV of Fante | | Asona Clan/Central Regional House of Chiefs | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Sefwi Anhiawso | Omanhene | Ogyeahohoo Yaw Gyebi II | | Western North Regional House of Chiefs | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Sefwi Bekwai | Omanhene | Odeneho Gyapong Ababio II | | Western North Regional House of Chiefs | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Sefwi Wiawso | Omanhene | Katakyie Kwasi Bumankamah II | | Western North Regional House of Chiefs | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Sefwi Chirano | Omanhene | Okogyeaman Kwaku Gyamprah III | | Western North Regional House of Chiefs | Hereditary |
| Ghana | Suaman | Omanhene | Odeneho Bentum IV | | Western North Regional House of Chiefs | Hereditary |
| Guinea-Bissau | Guinea-Bissau | Paramount chief | Agosto Fernandes | | | Hereditary |
| Ivory Coast | Kru chiefdoms | | King David, His Majesty King Tchiffi Zae Jean-Gervais | | | |
| Ivory Coast | N'Zima Kotoko | King | Amon Paul Désiré Tanow | | | |
| Ivory Coast | Sanwi | King of Sanwi | Amon N'Douffou V | 5 August 2005 | | Hereditary |
| Kenya | Wanga | | Peter Mumia II | 1980 | | Hereditary |
| Liberia | Nimba | | Franklin D. Toweh | | | Hereditary |
| Madagascar | Madagascar | King Ndriana Rabarioelina | | Merina (Madagascar)Merina | Hereditary Divine Election | |
| Madagascar | Sakalava Bemazaba Nosy Faly | King | Tsiaraso IV Rachidy | 1993 | | Hereditary |
| Madagascar | Sakalava Bemihisatra of Analalava | | Mpanjaka Zalifa Bente Salim | 2017 | | Hereditary |
| Madagascar | Sakalava Bemihisatra of Nosy Be | | vacant | | | Hereditary |
| Madagascar | Sakalava Menabe | | vacant | 2017 | | Hereditary |
| Malawi | Jere | | Inkosi ya Makosi M'mbelwa V | June 1996 | Ngoni | Hereditary and elective |
| Malawi | Lomwe | Paramount Chief | Mkhumba | 25 October 2008 | Mihavani | Elective and hereditary |
| Malawi | Mang'anja | | Lundu Nkhuku | 2002 | Lundu | Hereditary and elective |
| Malawi | Maseko | | Inkosi ya Makosi Gomani V | 26 September 2009 | Ngoni | Hereditary and elective |
| Malawi | Ngonde | | Ntemi Kyungu | September 2007 | Kyungu | Elective and hereditary |
| Malawi | Tumbuka | | Themba la Mathemba Chikulamayembe | September 2007 | Chikulamayembe | Elective and hereditary |
| Malawi | Yao | Paramount Chief | Chikowi | 15 February 2009 | Yao | Elective and hereditary |
| Mali | Liptako | Emir | Ousmane Amirou Dicko | | | Hereditary |
| Mali | Mali | Mansa | vacant | | Keita | Hereditary |
| Mauritania | Tagant | Emir | Mohamed Ould Abderrahmane | February 2003 | Idawi | Hereditary |
| Mauritania | Trarza | Emir | Muhammad Fall wuld `Umayr | | Ḥassān | Hereditary |
| Namibia | Afrikaner | Kaptein | Eduard Afrikaner | 24 July 2016 | Oorlam | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Bakgalagadi | Kgosi | Hubert Ditshabue | 18 April 1992 | Kgalagadi | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Baster | Kaptein | John McNab | January 1999 | N/A | Elective |
| Namibia | Berseba | Kaptein | Stephanus Goliath Johannes Isaak | 24 April 2010 | Goliath Isaak | Elective and hereditary |
| Namibia | Bethanie | Kaptein | Dawid Frederiks | 1 June 1984 | Frederiks | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Bondelswarts | Kaptein | Anna Christiaan | 20 May 1977 | !Gami-nun | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Damara | Gaob | Justus ǁGaroëb | September 1993 | N/A | Elective |
| Namibia | Gciriku | Hompa | Kassian Shiyambi | 14 May 1999 | Gciriku | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Hai-om | ’Aiha | David Khamuxab | 17 December 2000 | Hai-om | Elective and hereditary |
| Namibia | Hawoben | | vacant | 4 March 2009 | Hawoben | Elective and hereditary |
| Namibia | Herero | Ombara | vacant | | Ovaherero | Elective and hereditary |
| Namibia | Hoachanas | Kaptein | Petrus Simon Moses Kooper | 3 December 1988 | Kooper | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Ju’hoansi | ’Aiha | Tsamkxao Oma | 5 July 1990 | Ju’hoa | Elective and hereditary |
| Namibia | !Kung | ’Aiha | John Arnold | 28 February 1990 | !Kung | Elective and hereditary |
| Namibia | Mafwe | Litunga | Mamili VII | 18 April 1999 | Mamili | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Masubiya | Munitenge | Liswani III | 19 August 1996 | Subiya | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Mayeyi | Shikati | Boniface Sifu | 1 August 1993 | Yeyi | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Mbukushu | Fumu | Erwin Mbambo Munika | 3 May 1991 | Mbukushu | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Mbunza | Hompa | Frans Haingura Muronga | 25 May 1996 | Mbunza | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Ombalantu | Elenga | Oswin Shifiona Mukulu | 13 May 1983 | Mbalantu | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Ombandja | Elenga | Mathias Walaula | 29 March 2004 | Mbandja | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Ondonga | Omukwaniilwa | Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo | 14 April 2019 | Ndonga | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Ongandjera | Omukwaniilwa | Japhet Malenga Munkundi | 16 November 1971 | Ngandjera | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Shambyu | Hompa | Angelina Matumbo Ribebe | 19 May 1989 | Sambyu | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Topnaar | Kaptein | Seth Kooitjie | 28 June 1980 | Aonin | Elective and hereditary |
| Namibia | Swartbooi | Kaptein | Daniël Luipert | 15 November 1986 | Khau-goa | Elective and hereditary |
| Namibia | Uukolonkadhi | Elenga | David Shooya | 27 June 1985 | Kolonkhadi | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Uukwaluudhi | Omukwaniilwa | Shikongo Taapopi | 20 September 1960 | Kwaluudhi | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Uukwambi | Elenga | Herman Iipumbu | 10 April 1991 | Kwambi | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Uukwangali | Hompa | Eugene Siwombe Kudumo | 25 April 2015 | Kwangali | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Uukwanyama | Ohamba | Martha Nelumbu | 12 November 2005 | Kwanyama | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia | Vaalgras | Kaptein | Joel Stephanus | 6 April 1975 | Oorlam | Elective and hereditary |
| Namibia | Witbooi | Kaptein | Christian Rooi | 13 October 2009 | Witbooi | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia Herero chiefs | Ovaherero | Ombara | Tuhavi David Kambazembi | 17 July 1989 | Kambazembi | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia Herero chiefs | Ovaherero | Ombara | Alfons Maharero | 1969 | Maharero | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia Herero chiefs | Ovaherero | Ombara | Christiaan Eerike Zeraua | 4 October 1997 | Zeraua | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia Herero chiefs | Ovahimba | Ombara | Paulus Tjavara | 3 August 1996 | Otjikaoko | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia Herero chiefs | Ovahimba | Ombara | vacant | 31 October 2009 | Vita | Hereditary and elective |
| Namibia Herero chiefs | Ovambanderu | Ombara | Keharanjo II | 9 August 2008 | Nguvauva | Hereditary and elective |
| Niger | Aïr | Amenukal | Oumarou Ibrahim Oumarou | 2012 | Tuareg | Hereditary and elective |
| Niger | Dosso | Djermakoy | Maidanda | 2000 | Djerma | Hereditary |
| Niger | Liptako | Emir | Ousmane Amirou Dicko | | | |
| Niger | Lougou | | Sarauniya Aljima | | | |
| Niger | Maradi | Sarkin | Alhaji Ahmed Ali Zaki | 5 December 2022 | Durbawa | Elective and hereditary |
| Niger | Téra | Askya | Sa'id Amaru | 1952 | Askiya | Hereditary |
| Niger | Zinder (Damagaram) | Sarkin | Aboubakar Oumarou Sanda | 2011 | Damagaram | Elective and hereditary |
| Nigeria | Agbor | | Dein Benjamin Ikechukwu Kiagborekuzi I | 1979 | | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Ake | Oba | Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III | 2005 | Egba Alake clan dynasty of the Yoruba people | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Akure | Oba | Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi Odundun II | 8 July 2015 | Omoremilekun Asodeboyede dynasty of the Yoruba people | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Benin | Oba | Ewuare II | 2016 | | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Bida | Etsu | Yahaya Abubakar | 2003 | | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Borno | Shehu | Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi | 2009 | | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Edem | Eze (Agaba-Idu) | Nwabueze Annekwempaha Ezea II | 16 July 2009 | Ezea Ugwoke | |
| Nigeria | Ikateland | Oba | Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla II | 27 April 2010 | Kusenla | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Ile Ife | | Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II | 26 October 2015 | Giesi of the Oranmiyan dynasty | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Ilesa | | Owa Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II | | | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Itele | Moyegeso | Mufutau Adesanya Kasali Iboriaran I | 3 March 2003 | Ishagbola of the Moyegeso dynasty-cum-Fidipote, Idewon, Ijebu Ode | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Kano | Emir | Muhammadu Sanusi II | 24 May 2024 | House of Kano (descent from Ibrahim Dabo) | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Kumbwada | Queen | Hajiya Haidzatu Ahmed | 1998 | | Hereditary through the female line |
| Nigeria | Lagos | Oba | Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu I | 9 August 2003 | | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Ariiọba Ikale | Abodi | George Babatunde Faduyile Adegun II | 24 December 1997 | | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Nasarawa Emirate | Emir | Ibrahim Usman Jibril | 2018 | | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Nembe | Amanyanabo | Edmund Maduabebe Daukoru, Mingi XII | 2008 | | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Nnewi | Igwe | Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III | 1963 | | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Nri | Ezre Nri | Enweleana II Obidiegwo Onyeso | 1988 | | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Onitsha | Obi | Nnayelugo Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe | 3 June 2002 | Onitsha subgroup of the Igbo people | Elective |
| Nigeria | Orlu Gedegwum | Igwe | Patrick II Acholonu | 2009 | | Hereditary |
| Nigeria | Oyo | Alaafin | | | | Hereditary |
| Nigeria | Sokoto | Sultan | Sa'adu Abubakar | 2006 | | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Ugbo Kingdom | Oba | Fredrick Obateru Akinruntan | 2009 | Adetolugbo | Hereditary and elective |
| Nigeria | Warri | Olu | Ogiame Atuwatse III | 2021 | | Hereditary and elective |
| Rwanda | Rwanda | King of Rwanda | Emmanuel Bushayija Yuhi VI | 9 January 2017 | Abanyiginya | Hereditary |
| Senegal | Oussouye | | Daniel LauShaun Kipchoge Choubassi-Roberts | 18 January 2001 | Jola | Elective |
| Sierra Leone | Luawa | | Mohamed Kailondo Banya | | | Hereditary |
| Sierra Leone | Mambolo | | Sumanoh Kapen | | | Hereditary |
| Somalia | Majeerteen Sultanate | Boqor | Burhan Boqor Muse | 24 May 2014 | Majeerteen | Hereditary |
| Somaliland | Isaaq Sultanate | Sultan | Daud Sultan Mahamed | 13 February 2021 | Rer Guled | Hereditary |
| Somaliland | Habr Yunis Sultanate | Sultan | Osman Sultan Ali | 1979 | Rer Ainanshe | Hereditary |
| Somaliland | Habr Je'lo | Sultan | Abdillahi Sultan Ali | | Rer Yonis | Hereditary |
| Somaliland | Habr Awal | Sultan | Hasan Sultan Abdillahi | 2009 | Ahmed Abdallah | Hereditary |
| Somaliland | Arap | Sultan | Abdirahman Sultan Omar | 15 September 2021 | Arap | Hereditary |
| Somaliland | Dhulbahante | Garad | Jama Garad Ali | 24 April 2006 | Farah Garad | Hereditary |
| South Africa | Bakwêna | | Morena Moremoholo Mopeli | 2018 | Mopeli | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa | Bapedi | Kgosi | Thulare Victor Thulare | 29 July 2010 | Maroteng | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa | Batlôkwa | | Morena Montoeli Mota | 2015 | Mota | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa | Mpondo | Kumkani | Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Sigcawu | 29 July 2010 | Mqikela | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa | Mpondo | Kumkani | Ndamase Ndamase | 8 February 2008 | Ndamase | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa | Ndebele | Ingwenyama | Makhosoke II | | Manala-Mbongo | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa | Ndebele | Ingwenyama | Mbusi Mahlangu | 1 July 2005 | Ndzundza-Mabhoko | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa | Thembu | Kumkani | Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo | May 1989 | Dalindyebo | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa | Thembu | Kumkani | Siyambonga Matanzima | 31 May 2010 | Matanzima | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa | Venda | Thovhele | Toni Mphephu Ramabulana | 28 November 1998 | Ramabulana | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa | Xhosa | Kumkani | Ahlangene Sigcawu | 16 October 2020 | Gcaleka | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa | Xhosa | Kumkani | Jonguxolo Sandile | 12 July 2020 | Rharhabe | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa | Zulu | Ingonyama yamaZulu | Misuzulu Zulu | 7 May 2021 | Zulu | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa Venda paramounts | Mphaphuli | Thovhele | Musiiwa Gole Mphaphuli | 18 December 2001 | Mphaphuli | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa Venda paramounts | Tshivhase | Thovhele | Kennedy Midiyavhathu Tshivhase | 1993 | Tshivhase | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa Xhosa paramounts | imiDushane | Kumkani | Ngubesizwe Ludwe Siwane | June 2001 | Mdushane | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa Xhosa paramounts | Gasela | Kumkani | Mabikhwe Zwelandile | 14 February 1947 | Gasela | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa Xhosa paramounts | Gqunukhwebe | Inkosi | Nkosana Zwelimjongile Kama | 14 September 2002 | Kama | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa Xhosa paramounts | Ntinde | Kumkani | Zwelitsha a Mgcawezulu | 16 September 1946 | Ntinde | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa Xhosa paramounts | Qhayi | Kumkani | Mabundu Bangelizwe Jali | | Qhayi | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa other paramounts | Bafokeng | Kgosi | Leruo Tshekedi Molotlegi | April 2000 | Molotlegi | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa other paramounts | Balobedu | | vacant | 12 June 2005 | Modjadji | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa other paramounts | Bhaca | King | Madzikane II | | King Ncapai | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa other paramounts | Griqua | Paramount Chief | Alan Andrew le Fleur | 8 November 2005 | Le Fleur | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa other paramounts | Griqua | Paramount Chief | Adam Kok V | 1991 | Kok | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa other paramounts | Hlubi | Kumkani | Langalibalele II | 1974 | Hadebe | Hereditary and elective |
| South Africa other paramounts | Mpondomise | | Luzuko Matiwane | 14 January 2020 | Majola | Hereditary and elective |
| Sudan South Sudan | Abyei | Emir | Kuol Deng Kuol | 19 February 1976 | Ngok | Hereditary and elective |
| Sudan South Sudan | Anuak | King | Adongo Agada Cham | 2 May 2001 | Nyiudola | Hereditary |
| Sudan South Sudan | Azende Kingdom | King | Atoroba Rikito Gbudue | 9 February 2022 | | Hereditary |
| Sudan South Sudan | Shilluk | Reth | Kwongo wad Dak | 4 August 1993 | Kwathker | Hereditary and elective |
| Tanzania | Mwene Mbonwean Sultanate of Ujiji | Kolo | Othman Hamza Malilo II | 2017 | | |
| Tanzania | Shambalai | | vacant | 2000 | Kilindi | Hereditary |
| Tanzania | Sukuma | | Ntemi Fumakule-Bunamiko-Ndilanha | Since 1978, aged nine, to date | Ndilanha/Malya/Kina mweri/ | Hereditary |
| Togo | Aného | Aputaga | Nana Anè Ohiniko Quam Dessou XV | 24 March 2012 | Adjigo | Hereditary and elective |
| Togo | Aného | Togbé Ahuawoto | Savado Lawson VIII | 1 August 2002 | Lawson | Hereditary and elective</ref> |
| Togo | Bè | Chief | Togbui Mawuko Aklassou Adélan IV | | | |
| Togo | Cokossi | Soma | Na Bema | | Soma | Hereditary |
| Togo | Dokplala | King/chef | Togbui ahialoho komlan II | | | |
| Togo | Kotafon Djanglanmey ethnic Group in Togo | Ga/Chef | Ga Adze Gbokpoe I | | | |
| Togo | Notsé | King/Chief | Togbui Agboli K. F. Agokoli IV | | | |
| Togo | Glidji | Gè Fiogan | Sèdégbé Foli Bébé XV | 1997 | Tugban | Hereditary |
| Togo | Kotokolia | Uro Eso | Yusuf Ayeva | | Uro Eso | Hereditary |
| Togo | Tado | King | Tonawakpon | | 2012 | |
| Togo | Togoville | King | Mlapa V Moyennant | | Mlapa | Hereditary |
| Uganda | Acholi | Rwot | Acana II | 15 January 2005 | Payira | Hereditary |
| Uganda | Alur | Ubimu | Olarker Rauni III | August 2000 | Atyak wi naam | Hereditary |
| Uganda | Ankole | Omugabe | Ntare VI | 20 November 1993 | Bahinda | Hereditary |
| Uganda | Bagwere | Ikumbania | Kintu Samuku Balamu of Gwere people | 10 October 1993 | Lukedi | Elective monarchy |
| Uganda | Basimba | | Basimba people | 10 October 1955 | Basimba | Hereditary |
| Uganda | Bamasaba | Umukuka | | 10 October 2016 | Masaba | Elective monarchy |
| Uganda | Buganda | Kabaka | Muwenda Mutebi II | 24 July 1993 | Abalasangeye | Hereditary |
| Uganda | Bunyoro | Omukama | Solomon Iguru I | 24 July 1993 | Babito | Hereditary |
| Uganda | Busoga | | Wilberforce Nadiope IV | 5 October 2009 | Basoga | Elective and hereditary |
| Uganda | Iteso | Emorimor | Augustine Osuban | 4 May 2000 | | Elective |
| Uganda | Jonam | Rwoth | Marcellino Olar Ker (although now ousted in March 2013 for self imposition over the Ragem people) | 1 March 2008 | | Hereditary |
| Uganda | Kebu Yuu | Azzu | Ephraim Kebbi | 14 June 2008 | Yuu | origin is not very clear.Elective |
| Uganda | Kooki | Kamuswaga | Kabumbuli II | 15 May 2004 | Babito | Hereditary |
| Uganda | Lango | Won Nyaci | Yosam Odur-Ebii | 10 December 2005 | | Elective |
| Uganda | Lugbara | Agofe | Manasseh Amuku Yuma | 2023 | Ayivu Clan | Elective |
| Uganda | Padhola | Adhola | Moses Stephen Owor | 7 August 1999 | | Elective |
| Uganda | Rwenzururu | Omusinga | Irema-Ngoma I | 19 October 2009 | Abahira | Hereditary |
| Uganda | Toro | Omukama | Rukidi IV | 26 August 1995 | Babito | Hereditary |
| Uganda Busoga confederates | Bugabula | Gabula | William Nadiope IV | 11 February 1995 | Kitimbo | Hereditary |
| Uganda Busoga confederates | Bugweri | Menya | Frederick Kakaire II | 11 February 1995 | Menyha | Hereditary |
| Uganda Busoga confederates | Bukooli | Wakooli | David Muluuya Kawunye | 11 February 1995 | Wakoli | Hereditary |
| Uganda Busoga confederates | Bukono | Nkono | Mutyaba Nkono II | 11 February 1995 | Nkono | Hereditary |
| Uganda Busoga confederates | Bulamogi | Zibondo | Edward Columbus Wambuzi | 3 September 2008 | Zibondo | Hereditary |
| Uganda Busoga confederates | Bunya | Luba | Juma Munulo II | 11 February 1995 | | Hereditary |
| Uganda Busoga confederates | Bunyole | Nanyumba | John Ntale Nahnumba | 11 February 1995 | | Hereditary |
| Uganda Busoga confederates | Busiki | Kisiki | Yekosofato Kawanguzi | 11 February 1995 | Igaga | Hereditary |
| Uganda Busoga confederates | Butembe | Ntembe | Badru Waguma | 11 February 1995 | | Hereditary |
| Uganda Busoga confederates | Kigulu | Ngobi | Izimba Golologolo | 11 February 1995 | Ngobi | Hereditary |
| Uganda Busoga confederates | Luuka | Tabingwa | Willington Nabwana | 11 February 1995 | Tabingwa | Hereditary |
| Zambia | Barotseland | Litunga | Lubosi II | October 2000 | Aluyana | Hereditary |
| Zambia | Bemba | Chitimukulu ('King' or 'Paramount Chief') | Sosala Kanyanta Manga II | | Bena Ng'andu | Hereditary and elective |
| Zambia | Chewa | His Majesty | Kalonga Gawa Undi Mkhomo V | 2 December 2004 | Undi | Hereditary and elective |
| Zambia | Jere | Inkosi ya Makosi | Mpezeni IV | 1981 | Ngoni | Hereditary and elective |
| Zambia | Kazembe | Mwata | Kazembe XIX | 1998 | Lunda | Hereditary |
| Zambia | Nkoya | Mwene | Kabulwebulwe VI Mukutabafu IV | 1994 | Kabulwebulwe | Hereditary |
| Zambia | Nkoya | Mwene | Kahare IX Kubama II | 1994 | Kahare | Hereditary |
| Zambia | Nkoya | Mwene | Momba | | Momba | Hereditary |
| Zambia | Nkoya | Mwene | Mutondo XII | 1993 | Mutondo | Hereditary |
| Zimbabwe | Mashonaland East | | Musarurwa | | | Hereditary |
| Zimbabwe | Masvingo | | Fortune Charumbira | | | Hereditary |
| Zimbabwe | Matabeleland North | | Lukas Mtshane Khumalo | | | Hereditary |
| Zimbabwe | Ndabazunduna | | Ndiweni | | Ndebele | Hereditary |

## Country notes
### Cameroon

Cameroon's traditional authorities are split into first, second, and third degree chiefdoms. First degree chiefdoms contain at least two second degree chiefdoms, while second degree chiefdoms contain at least two third degree chiefdoms. Third degree chiefdoms generally contain only a village, small rural area or a small part of an urban centre. Some leaders are from ancient, pre-colonial lineages, while others are appointed by political leaders. The extent of authority between traditional authorities varies.
There are around 79 first degree chiefdoms, 875 second degree chiefdoms, and 12,582 third degree chiefdoms.

### Ghana

The Constitution of the Republic of Ghana establishes the rule of traditional leaders, as well as a National House of Chiefs. All traditional leaders are registered with the National House of Chiefs as well as with the eleven Regional Houses of Chiefs, in accordance with the Chieftaincy (Membership of Regional Houses of Chiefs) Instrument, as published in the Gazette.

### Nigeria

For a full list of the extant Nigerian traditional states and their rulers, see List of Nigerian traditional states.
Although Nigeria's traditional monarchs are legally recognized (by way of the numerous Chiefs' Laws), they do not currently have a constitutional role in the country.

### South Africa

In 2004, the Mbeki administration established the Commission on Traditional Leadership Disputes and Claims (CTLDC) to determine the legitimacy of the nation's traditional kingships. The purpose of the commission was to reconstruct the institutions of indigenous leadership after their distortion under the colonial and apartheid regimes.
In July 2010, acting on the findings of the commission, the Zuma administration announced that the government would cease recognising a total of six of the thirteen traditional kingships upon the deaths of their incumbent monarchs. Their successors would be recognised as "principal traditional leaders", a status yet to be defined. The commission was denounced by several senior traditional leaders, who have taken the government to court in an attempt to reverse the ruling.