Elections
AHEAD Africa members and local partners will deploy accredited domestic citizen observers for learning and observation missions, from 2024 to 2027. Countries of focus are selected based the (1) potential impact on the region, (2) significance for consolidating or advancing democratic governance, (3) opportunities for civil society engagement, and (4) concerns related to election integrity. These missions will gather findings and recommendations for post-election follow-up.
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Zambia
13 August 2026For the first time in Zambia's history, the 2026 elections will reserve 40 parliamentary seats for women, youth, and persons with disabilities, making the next Parliament the country's most inclusive ever.
Ethiopia
01 June 2026Ethiopians headed to the polls to choose 547 candidates to represent their needs. Observers from E-HORN and CEHRO monitored, learned from, and documented the process. What lessons were drawn from this election?
Benin
11 January 2026Weeks after a failed coup attempt in December 2025, Benin’s January 2026 elections tested democratic resilience amid a constrained civic space and rising opposition concerns, while shaping the path to the April presidential race.
Ivory Coast
25 October 2025With Ouattara seeking a fourth term and his main rivals barred, voter enthusiasm was low. 150 observers trained by CRASC-Est, Centre, and WAEON monitored the integrity of the electoral process. What were their findings?
Malawi
16 September 2025A test for the country's democracy, following the historic annulment of the 2019 election and the fresh 2020 vote, which set a precedent for judicial independence and introduced reforms under the new 50%+1 rule.
Ghana
07 December 2024A key opportunity to consolidate democratic achievements amid regional instability, disruptions, and democratic backsliding. Ghana remains a strong example of peaceful political alternation. What did we observe?
Namibia
27 November 2024A historic moment with the election of the first woman President of the country, while opposition parties rejected the results citing technical issues during the process. What are the findings and recommendations from this election?
Botswana
30 October 2024Voters ended nearly 60 years of one-party rule, with the ruling party peacefully conceding defeat once the preliminary results were announced. What are the findings and recommendations from this election?
Mozambique
09 October 2024Elections ended in a spiral of violence marked by protests, repression, and the tragic killings of opposition figures. This election ilustrated how quickly electoral disputes can escalate when trust in the process is weak. What did we learn?
South Africa
29 May 2024A turning point, with the lowest voter turnout since the end of apartheid, raising concerns about political disengagement, trust in institutions, and democratic participation. What recommendations emerge to address these challenges?
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Latest on our Elections activities
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Third Electoral Integrity Summit
Electoral integrity is about who has access to money and who controls technology.
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ROCiDAC: A new network connecting election observers in Central Africa
Seven civil society organisations unite to strengthen democracy across Central Africa.
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Women’s political participation and leadership in Zambia
20 parliamentary seats are reserved for women in 2026, but is it enough?
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The cost of politics for youth in Africa
High political costs keep many young Africans out of elected office.
