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Leader of defiant Hungary tours Africa’s better democracies

Hungarian President János Áder

Hungarian President János Áder signs the visitors’ book after arriving in Kenya on January 16, 2022 for a four-day state visit. He will hold bilateral talks with President Uhuru Kenyatta. PHOTO | COURTESY | KENYA'S MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

By  Aggrey Mutambo

Editor - Africa & International

Nation Media Group

Visiting Hungarian President János Áder is considered a ceremonial head back in his country. But that could suit his lobbying for better ties abroad.

As a parliamentary system, Hungary bestows most of the executive powers in the Prime Minister, currently Viktor Orbán.

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