. Electoral Support Network of Southern Africa Members, Yiaga Africa East and Horn Of Africa Observation Network CDD-Ghana reflect on the 2024 elections and lessons learnt exploring emerging electoral trends across different African regions, the challenges & opportunities for enhancing electoral integrity. African Union SADC Secretariat The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries AHEAD Africa

Namibia NGO Forum Trust Representative Pauline Dempers said proposed the urgent amendment of the electoral law to replace the single constituency system with constituency-based voting to enhance voter representation, accountability & local development.Electoral Commission of Namibia AHEAD Africa

Nzira Deus Representative of Forum Mulher Mozambique said electoral outcome contestations led to post election violence which marred the credibility of elections. They're lobbying government as women to participate in political dialogue to foster peace. SADC Secretariat The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries

Observatoire SAFIDY representative Stellar Desiree Razanamahefa said legislative elections in Madgascar were free, however political parties seemed unfamiliar with electoral laws on voter registration, the media should ensure equal coverage of political parties and candidates

Gender Expert Electoral Support Network of Southern Africa Chairperson Ms Emma Kaliya said there's need for a radical mind shift from the slow, incremental changes in the numbers of women at Executive levels to a dramatic increase in the way we perceive, promote & support women, young women & women with disabilities

Legal expert Dzimbabwe Chimbga said, dispute resolution must be fair & timely to ensure electoral integrity. Timely redress builds trust in the electoral process. African Union SADC Secretariat AHEAD Africa EPD - European Partnership for Democracy Democracy Reporting International AfEONet WAEON East and Horn Of Africa Observation Network ZESN AfricTivistes ELOG Kenya

Media Monitoring Africa Executive Director Mr William Bird said social media proliferates deep fakes & Algorithmic bias in social media often prioritises & amplifies posts that evoke strong emotional responses, with fear being a particularly potent trigger for virality. Yiaga Africa

A key consensus among participants at the #ElectionsAcademy was the necessity of fostering expertise in Artificial Intelligence to assist Electoral Commissions exploring its potential for administrative enhancements. However, the discourse surrounding AI in elections raises??

New resources for election integrity! ESN-SA launched a 2024 Compendium of Observer Recommendations & Observers Training manual at the #ElectionsAcademy. Tools to strengthen electoral processes in Southern Africa. African Union SADC Secretariat The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries AHEAD Africa EPD - European Partnership for Democracy Yiaga Africa

The Compendium, a compilation of observer insights from seven 2024 elections, offers crucial recommendations on voter registration, campaign conduct & dispute resolution, aiming to enhance electoral integrity. AHEAD Africa EPD - European Partnership for Democracy IEC South Africa Independent Electoral Commission Botswana Electoral Commission of Namibia ZESN

The Training Manual equips observers with essential skills and ethical principles, covering legal frameworks & observation methodologies. AHEAD Africa EPD - European Partnership for Democracy Democracy Reporting International AfricTivistes East and Horn Of Africa Observation Network AfEONet ELOG Kenya CDD-Ghana ANFREL GNDEM Exchanges ZESN SADC Secretariat WAEON Yiaga Africa

Publication Alert: A Profile of SADC Parliaments: Charting Progress Towards Gender Equality by Electoral Support Network of Southern Africa on gender representation across SADC Parliaments. Read the full report here: lnkd.in/dZwA8R2J AHEAD Africa EPD - European Partnership for Democracy Democracy Reporting International AfricTivistes WAEON AfEONet East and Horn Of Africa Observation Network

As #Malawi prepares for the upcoming general elections in September 2025, check out the latest edition by Electoral Support Network of Southern Africa ..AHEAD Africa EPD - European Partnership for Democracy AfricTivistes Democracy Reporting International AfEONet WAEON ELOG Kenya East and Horn Of Africa Observation Network ZESN SADC Secretariat African Union esn-sa.org/data-digest-an…

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#MalawiDecides2025 Electoral Support Network of Southern Africa & ZESN Learning Mission on the ground.. Independent observation helps enhance the credibility and integrity of the electoral process, contributing to democratic governance. AHEAD Africa EPD - European Partnership for Democracy AfricTivistes Democracy Reporting International East and Horn Of Africa Observation Network ELOG Kenya SADC Secretariat

The joint Electoral Support Network of Southern Africa & ZESN Learning Election Observation Preliminary Statement is out on #malawielections2025 use the link below for more AHEAD Africa EPD - European Partnership for Democracy AfEONet ANFREL WAEON ELOG Kenya East and Horn Of Africa Observation Network AfricTivistes Democracy Reporting International SADC Secretariat African Union esn-sa.org/preliminary-st…

"Civil Society & gov'ts are partners not enemies. Citizens who form civil society, vote gov'ts, so let's work together! We call for structured dialogue spaces & integration with citizens at the center." #EdmundYakani #CollaborationOverConfrontation #EACSOFSummit2025

We’re delighted to share that ZESN received the International Institutional Engagement Award at the 21st International Election Awards hosted by Independent Electoral Commission Botswana & ICPS. Accepted by our Executive Director. ZLHR Media Monitors EFZ MISA Zimbabwe CCJP Harare #Youth4SDGs