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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Cape Verde opposition wins parliamentary elections
01:38
Cape Verde votes in legislative race as five parties vie for power
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Benin opposition joins ruling coalition
01:18
South Africa top court revives impeachment inquiry against Ramaphosa
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Tunisia President dismisses minister of energy and industry
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Burundi President Ndayishmiye named ruling party candidate for 2027 election