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Super-election year in West Africa: will juntas stick to the timetable?

In the perspective of the past 15 to 20 years, there seems to be a growing acceptance of democracy and elections on the African continent, according to Kwesi Aning, Director at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra, Ghana. Photo: Mattias Sköld

In the perspective of the past 15 to 20 years, there seems to be a growing acceptance of democracy and elections on the African continent, according to Kwesi Aning, Director at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra, Ghana. Photo: Mattias Sköld

Date • 15 Feb 2024

Burkina Faso and Mali, both run by military governments, are scheduled to have elections this year as part of transitional plans to return to civilian rule. When and how these elections unfold will shape the trajectory of governance and security in the Sahel. Across the West African region, determination by, particularly, the youth to demand transparent and inclusive voting processes can play a crucial role in the many elections scheduled for 2024, says Kwesi Aning, Director at KAIPTC and NAI Associate.

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