The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries represented by Electoral Commissions comprising CNE- Angola, CEI-DRC, CNE -Mozambique, IEC-Lesotho, EBC- Eswatini and ZEC- Zanzibar , supported by the Executive Secretary of the ECF-SADC Secretariat, are amongst the institutions participating at the high profile mission to interact with Italian Institutions in electoral processes . The Peer Learning…
The SADC Parliamentary Forum stakeholders’ consultation on developing a Model Law on Constitutionalism and the Rule of Law forms part of broader regional efforts to strengthen democratic governance and harmonize legal standards across SADC member states. The ECF-SADC was duly represented by two members (The ECF-SADC Executive Secretary and the Chairperson of the Legal subcommittee).…
We are pleased to inform you that the Secretariat of the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries will be relocating its office to; Plot 75739, 9 Setlhoa Block10 , Gaborone, Effective date; 15th April 2026. This is the building mainly occupied by the Independent Electoral Commission of Botswana For enquiries contact Mr Moapare mmoapare@ecfsadc.org WhatsApp…
OEC Mauritius hosted the Electoral Commissions Forum of the Southern African Development Community countries (ECF-SADC) from April 6tth to 10th 2026. The ECF-SADC is an independent organization of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) of SADC member States. Amongst other objectives, the Forum is aimed at fostering independent and impartial EMBs, promoting democratic culture and supporting development…
The Electoral Commissions of the SADC countries (ECF-SADC) were amongst the Election Management Bodies from across Africa, deployed by the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) to peer learning and support missions to Djibouti and Benin. The deployment of these peer learning and exchange initiative, taking place along side national elections in these countries, brings…
The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries wishes you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous new year. As we close the year, we are grateful to member commissions, partners and networks for the cooperation, support and commitment to work with us. The ECF-SADC Secretariat office will go on annual break from…
At the invitation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministry) and East African Cooperation (EAC) of the United Republic of Tanzania (URT) dated 17 August 2025, the Forum deployed a short-term Election Observer Mission (EOM) to the General Elections of the URT held on 28th and 29th October 2025. The Mission was led by Mr.…
The Secretariat of the Electoral Commissions Forum of the Southern African Development Community (ECF-SADC) represented by the Executive Secretary participated at the Expert Validation Meeting on Methodologies for Electoral Management Body (EMB) Peer-to-Peer Learning and Data-Driven Approaches for Electoral Integrity in Africa, held from 3-4 July 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia organised by International Institute…
The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries represented by the Executive Committee of the ECF SADC, also Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa Mr Mosotho Moepya, supported by Commissioner Glen Mashinini of IEC South Africa and the Executive Secretary of the ECF-SADC Secretariat were amongst the esteemed participants at the high-level dialogue…
The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries together with Electoral Commissions of Botswana, Namibia and South Africa are pleased to confirm their participation at the Election Academy: A Review of the 2024 Southern Africa Elections, held on April 24-25, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa. This activity was organized by the Electoral Support Network of Southern…