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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Cameroon President Biya delays elections once again
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Burkina Faso's parliament approves ban on political parties
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Republic of Congo: president declares himself candidate for elections
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African leaders look to the future at World Governments Summit in Dubai
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Amadou Oury Bah re-appointed prime minister under Guinea's new government
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Ivory Coast's Ouattara makes brother deputy PM in reshuffle