Running for president in some African nations carries unique risks. From Tundu Lissu's current detention in Tanzania to a remarkable election in Senegal, here is a look at prominent candidates who faced jail time as their countries took to the polls.
In Kenya’s political history, every victory at the ballot box has carried a hidden test on whether the party that won can survive the weight of governing.
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