Notice how the BBC quickly pump out some propaganda to throw people off the scent and prevent them from realizing that this is happening all of the time
Why do so many African leaders die in office?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19356410
"African presidents, before they have been elected, will have led a relatively disadvantaged life, and disadvantageous lifestyle, and that will impact on their life expectancies at subsequent ages,"