Arrival Statement of Electoral Commission Forum of SADC Countries Election Observer Mission to the 13th August 2026 Republic of Zambia General Election

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The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries (the “ECF-SADC”) is pleased to announce the deployment of an Election Observer Mission to the Republic of Zambia following an invitation extended by the Government of the Republic of Zambia and the Electoral Commission of Zambia (the “ECZ”) to observe the General Election scheduled for 13 August 2026.…

Regional Leaders to Convene in Accra to Confront the Financialization of Politics in Africa

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Accra, Ghana (14–16 July 2026) A high-level regional convening on the financialization of politics in Africa has brought together policymakers, anti-corruption bodies, civil society leaders, and development partners in Accra , as concerns mount across the continent over the growing role of money in shaping electoral and political outcomes. Convened by the African Union Advisory…

ECF-SADC Participates in the 10th Annual Continental Forum of Election Management Bodies and the 13th Annual General Assembly of the Association of African Electoral Authorities

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6–8 July 2026, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC (ECF-SADC)  and its member commissions are  participating at the above continental activities hosted by Egypt’s National Elections Authority in collaboration with the African Union and the European Centre for Electoral Support ( ECES) .This year’s forum brings together election management bodies, regional…

ECF SADC convenes Peer-to-Peer Workshop on Digital Communications and Information Environment in SADC elections.

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1–2 July 2026 | The Maslow Hotel,Santon,South Africa The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa, in collaboration with the Electoral Commissions Forum (ECF) of SADC Countries, supported by International IDEA convened a Peer-to-Peer Workshop on Digital Communications and election Intergrity on 1–2 July 2026 in Johannesburg. The workshop brought together representatives from Electoral Management…

The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries pays Courtesy Visit to Botswana’s President Duma Gideon Boko

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Gaborone, Botswana. The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries (ECF-SADC) on 11th June 2026 undertook  a high-level courtesy visit to the President of the Republic of Botswana, His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko, reaffirming the region’s collective commitment to democratic governance, electoral integrity, and institutional strengthening. The visit was led by the Forum’s President  and Chairperson…

Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries deploys Pre assessment Mission to the Republic of Zambia

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In line with the objectives of the Constitution of Electoral Commission Forum of SADC Countries (the “ECF-SADC”) and the provisions of the Principles for Election Management, Monitoring and Observation in the SADC Region (PEMMO) as revised in 2022, the ECF-SADC deployed a Pre-Election Assessment  Mission (the “Mission”) to the Republic of Zambia in the period…