Africa's runners-up: opposition for life?
It's not just the faces of many African heads of state that have remained the same for decades - it's also the opposition figures who have been fighting for change in their respective countries for years.
Zimbabwe: Morgan Tsvangirai vs Mugabe
The former miner became a symbol of resistance against Zimbabwe's long-term president Robert Mugabe. He formed the opposition party "Movement for Democratic Change" and has been arrested, abused and had his skull fractured. There was even an attempt to throw him out of a 10th floor window. After controversial elections in 2008, Tsvangirai signed a power-sharing agreement with Mugabe.
Mozambique's guerilla fighter
He's one of Africa's oldest long-term opposition figures: Afonso Dhlakama took on the leadership role of guerilla organization RENAMO in 1979 during Mozambique's civil war. RENAMO later transformed itself into a democratic party. But Dhlakama is still known for his belligerent tone and has said he is ready to take up arms again. So far he has made five unsuccessful bids to become president.
Former DRC minister turns into regime critic
Etienne Tshisekedi became justice minister before graduating from university. He later went on to become the first Congolese citizen to obtain a doctorate in law. He served under President Mobutu Sese Seko but later became a critic of the DRC regime and was arrested numerous times. He has been the leading opposition figure since 2001. In 2011, he lost to sitting President Joseph Kabila.
Kenya: Politics as a family affair
Raila Odinga, the son of Kenya's first vice president, is highly ambitious and hopes one day to become president himself. Together with his father and his brother, he was a member of parliament. But he's by no means a loyal party member - he's changed his party affiliation four times so far. After his third election defeat in 2013 he went to court to contest the outcome - and lost again.
Uganda's public enemy number one
Kizza Besigye used to be a close confidante of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and served as his personal doctor. But he's now an enemy of the state ever since it became clear that he is also striving for power. He has repeatedly been accused of various crimes; he's been arrested and severely beaten. He's been charged with treason for organizing protests against Museveni's re-election in 2016.
The most prominent faces of Chad's opposition
Saleh Kebzabo (left) and Ngarlejy Yorongar represent different political camps, but they have been fighting together for political change for years. However, their alliance was weakened before elections this year when they couldn't agree on how to support each other. Meanwhile, President Idriss Deby, who has ruled the country for 26 years, was re-elected for a fifth term.
Togo's self-proclaimed president
Jean-Pierre Fabre has always been part of Togo's opposition. He heads the party "National Alliance for Change" and has run twice for president. After his latest defeat in April 2015, he became fed up with the system: he rejected the election results and claimed the vote was rigged. He then went on to proclaim himself president-elect. But it was in vain.
Third time lucky for Ghana's Akufo-Addo?
Nana Akufo-Addo's father was Ghana's president in the 70s, but so far, he hasn't been able to fill his shoes. Many people in Ghana ridicule him for his often desperate attempts to win power. They can't relate to the man from the upper class. In November, he wants to try yet again for the third time. It could be his last attempt, since his party is not united.