It’s a big year for African elections, with 19 African countries holding major elections in 2024 alone. Eight elections have already occurred, with some more unpredictable than others. If you found yourself in South Africa on election day this year, you’d witness a nation teeming with hope for change, albeit unsure where it might originate. Meanwhile, in Rwanda, the president of 30 years experienced immense support from his people with a landslide win.