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African countries gear up for elections in 2024
A total of 19 elections will hold across Africa this year, but the reality of two of them holding is still shaky, while a majority of the votes are scheduled for the last quarter of this year. Senegal's constitutional council has released a final list of 20 candidates for next month’s presidential election excluding opposition leader Ousmane Sonko citing that his ineligibility is due to a suspended sentence linked to a defamation case. George Ajjan, Political Strategist at Ajjan Associates joins CNBC Africa for more on the political terrain in Africa and the build-up to the 2024 elections calendar.
Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:25:19 GMT
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- 19 elections are set to occur across Africa this year, with uncertainty surrounding the likelihood of two of them taking place.
- Senegal's upcoming presidential election has drawn attention due to the exclusion of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko from the final list of candidates.
- George Ajjan, a Political Strategist at Ajjan Associates, provided insights on the political terrain in Africa and the challenges leading up to the 2024 elections.
A total of 19 elections are set to take place across Africa this year, with the majority of the votes scheduled for the last quarter of 2024. However, the reality of two of these elections happening is still uncertain. One of the most anticipated upcoming elections is Senegal's presidential election next month. The country's constitutional council recently released the final list of 20 candidates for the presidential race, but notably absent from the list is opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. The council cited Sonko's ineligibility due to a suspended sentence linked to a defamation case, sparking controversy and concern among many in the country. To delve deeper into the political landscape in Africa ahead of the 2024 elections, George Ajjan, a Political Strategist at Ajjan Associates, shared insights during an interview with CNBC Africa. Ajjan discussed various political dynamics and challenges facing the continent as it prepares for a series of crucial elections in the coming months. With the stakes high and tensions rising in several African nations, the run-up to the 2024 elections promises to be a significant and contentious period for the region.
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