Elections that kept power in the same hands: Africa 2025 in review

2025 has been targed as one of the most busy election years across Africa. From West to East, voters went to the polls in several countries, while in others, elections exposed deeper questions about democracy, power and political transition.

in all, one key element out was not just who won, but how power was retained, reshaped or legitimised, often by incumbents, former military rulers, or dominant parties.

Here’s a look at the major…