2024 promises to be a pivotal chapter as 17 nations across the African continent prepare to embark on the democratic journey of elections.
These elections are coming at a critical juncture with many citizens at home and abroad grappling with economic challenges, namely:
- Rising food prices
- Unemployment
- Persistent inflation, and
- Currency depreciation
As citizens prepare to cast their votes for new leaders in these countries, these pressing concerns will undoubtedly play a key role in not only shaping their countries, but also shaping the economic and political destiny of the continent.
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1/3 of African nations (18 nations in total) will go to the polls in 2024, from South to Algeria coup-hit Mali, Chad and Burkina Faso. pic.twitter.com/IcjruNp9aL
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1.) Algeria
- Population: 46M
- Election(s): Presidency
- Date(s): expected in December 2024
2.) Botswana
- Population: 2.7M
- Election(s): National Assembly
- Date(s): expected in October
- Freedom and Fairness Score:0.58
3.) Chad
- Population: 18.6M
- Election(s): Presidency
- Date(s): expected in October 2024
4.) Comoros
- Population: 0.86M
- Election(s): Presidency
- Date(s): January 14 2024
5. Ghana
- Population: 34.4M
- Election(s): Presidency, Parliament
- Date(s): December 7 2024
6.) Guinea Bissau
- Population: 2.2M
- Election(s): Presidency
- Date(s): TBD
7.) Madagascar
- Population: 30.7M
- Election(s): National Assembly
- Date(s): due by May 2024
8.) Mali
- Population:23.6M
- Election(s):Presidency
- Date(s): scheduled for February 2024, junta postponed indefinitely for ‘technical reasons’
9.) Mauritania
- Population: 4.9M
- Election(s): Presidency
- Date(s): June 22 2024
10.) Mauritius
- Population: 1.3M
- Election(s): National Assembly
- Date(s): TBD
11.) Mozambique
- Population: 34.4M
- Election(s): Presidency, Assembly of the Republic
- Date(s): October 2024
12.) Rwanda
- Population: 14.3M
- Election(s): Presidency, Chamber of Deputies
- Date(s): July 15 2024
12.) Senegal
- Population: 18M
- Election(s): Presidency
- Date(s): February 25 2024
13.) South Africa
- Population: 60.7M
- Election(s): National Assembly
- Date(s): expected May – August 2024
14.) South Sudan
- Population: 11.2M
- Election(s): Presidency, National Legislature
- Date(s): expected in December 2024
15.) Togo
- Population: 9.2M
- Election(s): National Assembly
- Date(s): expected in early 2024
16.) Tunisia
- Population: 12.5M
- Election(s): Presidency
- Date(s): expected between March and June 2024
17.) Namibia
- Population: 2.6M
- Election(s): Presidency, National Assembly
- Date(s): TBD