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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Elections that kept power in the same hands: Africa 2025 in review
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Central African Republic elections set for Dec 28 amid Russia ties
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CAR deploys armed forces and MINUSCA to secure elections
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Central African Republic prepares for critical elections amid persisting instability
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Six African women break barriers in Forbes 2025 power list
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Benin government assesses situation after thwarted coup