In 2018, different presidential elections took place around Africa, and for many, it was the continuation of the status quo. As 2019 kicks off, many consequential and important elections are set to hold on the African continent. Here is a list of the elections to watch out for:SenegalSenegal will this year be holding its 11th presidential election after its independence from France in 1960. Incumbency in African elections grant the incumbent president almost all the powers to be re-elected: opposition candidates have a 12 percent chance of winning presidential elections when contesting against incumbents. A new political movement, The Landless People Movement, a new political party has registered to run against the incumbent President, Hage Geingob in the 2019 elections.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 31, 2019 14:58 UTC