Africa Elections
There were more than 19 elections in Africa in 2024.
It was especially a devastating year for incumbents and ruling parties; they lost power in Botswana, Mauritius, Ghana, Somaliland and Senegal.
Meanwhile, Mali, Guinea-Bissau and South Sudan continue to wait. Elections there were either rescheduled or simply ignored.
Africanews looks back on some of the most important elections in Africa in 2024.
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South Sudan President Salva Kiir fires parliament speaker and deputy
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South African politician takes dip in pothole to show city management failures
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Nigeria's foreign minister Tuggar resigns
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Report on the 'State of African Governance' paints mixed picture for continent's political outlook
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France denies that it disinvited South Africa from G7
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Congo’s Sassou Nguesso wins 5th term with 94.8%, provisional results