September 9, 2024
A weekly review of news and analysis of elections in Africa, usually posted on Mondays and occasionally updated throughout the week.
The Gaborone Dam in Botswana. Photo credit: Wikimedia/Athena Lao (CC BY 2.0)
Upcoming Africa Elections
Botswana Legislative and Local Elections: October 30, 2024
Mqondisi Dube, Voice of America (September 5, 2024): Botswanan police, protesters clash over executive powers bill
Mqondisi Dube, Voice of America (September 3, 2024): Botswana to hold elections October 30 as President Masisi seeks 2nd term
Tanzania Local Elections: November 27, 2024
Fumbuka Ng’wanakilala, Bloomberg (September 2024): Tanzania President Orders Probe Into Pre-Election Abductions
South Sudan General Elections: December 22, 2024 (delays possible)
Africa Confidential (September 6, 2024): Poll hopes fade
African Union Commission Chairperson Election: February 2025
Martin Olage, Mwakilishi (September 4, 2024): Ruto Leverages China Summit to Drum Up Support for Raila’s AUC Bid
Cameroon General Elections: Due in 2025, delayed to 2026
Chris Olaoluwa Ògúnmọ́dẹdé, World Politics Review (September 5, 2024): The Post-Biya Era Is Already Looming Large in Cameroon
Uganda Presidential and Legislative Elections: January/February 2026 (due)
Sharon Braithwaite, CNN (September 3, 2024): Uganda’s main opposition leader Bobi Wine ‘seriously injured’ during police confrontation, his party says
Guinea Elections: Timetable unclear following 2021 coup
Vincent Foucher and Joseph Petit, African Arguments (September 5, 2024): Guinea: When the putschists overstay their welcome
Past Africa Elections
Senegal Presidential Election: March 24, 2024
Africa Intelligence (September 6, 2024): With elections looming, ex-PM Amadou Ba kickstarts his comeback
Katarina Höije and Momar Niang, Bloomberg (September 5, 2024): Senegal’s President Expected to Call Snap Parliamentary Vote
Regional Analysis
Kate Bartlett, Voice of America (September 6, 2024): China’s new pledges reflect concern over its competition in Africa
Stratfor (September 5, 2024): What the Future Holds for Russia in Africa
Michelle Gavin, Council on Foreign Relations (September 4, 2024): Ruling Parties Gear Up for Coming Elections
Kamau Wanderi, The Africa Report (September 2, 2024): FOCAC: Ruto’s pro‑West policy faces test in Beijing as Kenya seeks to woo China
Elections On Deck
Africa This Week: September 9, 2024
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September 9, 2024
A weekly review of news and analysis of elections in Africa, usually posted on Mondays and occasionally updated throughout the week.
Upcoming Africa Elections
Botswana Legislative and Local Elections: October 30, 2024
Mqondisi Dube, Voice of America (September 5, 2024): Botswanan police, protesters clash over executive powers bill
Mqondisi Dube, Voice of America (September 3, 2024): Botswana to hold elections October 30 as President Masisi seeks 2nd term
Tanzania Local Elections: November 27, 2024
Fumbuka Ng’wanakilala, Bloomberg (September 2024): Tanzania President Orders Probe Into Pre-Election Abductions
South Sudan General Elections: December 22, 2024 (delays possible)
Africa Confidential (September 6, 2024): Poll hopes fade
African Union Commission Chairperson Election: February 2025
Martin Olage, Mwakilishi (September 4, 2024): Ruto Leverages China Summit to Drum Up Support for Raila’s AUC Bid
Cameroon General Elections: Due in 2025, delayed to 2026
Chris Olaoluwa Ògúnmọ́dẹdé, World Politics Review (September 5, 2024): The Post-Biya Era Is Already Looming Large in Cameroon
Uganda Presidential and Legislative Elections: January/February 2026 (due)
Sharon Braithwaite, CNN (September 3, 2024): Uganda’s main opposition leader Bobi Wine ‘seriously injured’ during police confrontation, his party says
Guinea Elections: Timetable unclear following 2021 coup
Vincent Foucher and Joseph Petit, African Arguments (September 5, 2024): Guinea: When the putschists overstay their welcome
Past Africa Elections
Senegal Presidential Election: March 24, 2024
Africa Intelligence (September 6, 2024): With elections looming, ex-PM Amadou Ba kickstarts his comeback
Katarina Höije and Momar Niang, Bloomberg (September 5, 2024): Senegal’s President Expected to Call Snap Parliamentary Vote
Regional Analysis
Kate Bartlett, Voice of America (September 6, 2024): China’s new pledges reflect concern over its competition in Africa
Stratfor (September 5, 2024): What the Future Holds for Russia in Africa
Michelle Gavin, Council on Foreign Relations (September 4, 2024): Ruling Parties Gear Up for Coming Elections
Kamau Wanderi, The Africa Report (September 2, 2024): FOCAC: Ruto’s pro‑West policy faces test in Beijing as Kenya seeks to woo China
Elections On Deck
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