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Here’s the list of all African leaders who became president after their imprisonment. Imprisonment can feel like the end of the world for many people, but it has turned out to become an inspiring origin story for many leaders.From Nelson Mandela of South Africa to Bassirou Faye of Senegal, Africa has produced many presidents who rose to power from prison. Incarceration paved the way for these leaders to become the number-one citizens of their countries — it’s more like prison even boosted their chances. Pulse provides you with the list of all African leaders who became president after their im…