E-HORN is participating in a 2-day Election Academy organized by ESN-SA. Taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa, the conference gathers CSOs, EMBs, regional bodies & development partners to reflect on the recent elections & develop strategies for future electoral processes
ELOG/EHORN programs coordinator presented on hybrid threats to electoral democracy and role of domestic observers. He also shared insights & lessons learnt in 'Follow Up on Recommendations Implementation and Election Follow Up Missions" through E-HORN country forums in the region
Update: Yiaga Africa has deployed its election observation mission to the upcoming Ghanaian general elections scheduled for December 7, 2024. As an accredited observer, the mission will focus on key aspects of electoral governance, including results management, voting rights and accessibility, electoral technology, the role of artificial intelligence, and issue-based politics.
This deployment is part of Yiaga Africa’s Transforming Electoral Governance in Africa (TEGA) initiative, launched in 2023 to enhance the quality of electoral governance across the continent.
#WatchingTheVote
Since 2000, CODEO has been your eyes in Election Seasons, particularly #Election Day. Want to know how we’ve contributed to Ghana’s democratic journey?
Stay tuned as we recount our milestones and share updates on our election activities as we gear up for Election 2024!
Tomorrow at 2pm, we shall be hosting a conversation on artificial intelligence and special voting in African elections, with the June 2024 general elections in South Africa & the upcoming December 2024 general elections in Ghana as case studies.
You can set a reminder here: https://t.co/Q2lSsmvu5v
👥 Cost of Winning an Election in Zambia
According to research by @ti_zambia, the average cost for winning a parliamentary seat in the 2021 elections was K3.8 million (USD 192,266). Over 55% of this expenditure occurs before the campaign even begins!
#ElectoralIntegritySummit1
"Democracy evolves, it grows, matures and at times, it may die. Some of the challenges facing democracy today include: commercialisation of politics, lack of trust on EMBs, failure by political elites on the rule of the game etc"~Dr. Simba Sallie
#ElectoralIntegritySummit1
EHORN Members and the secretariat attending the Electoral Integrity Africa Summit 2024 to discuss and develop actionable strategies for strengthening electoral integrity frameworks @AfEONet, @ccgea1, @AcfimAfrica, @CEHRO1
Join us for our fourth edition of the Zambia @60 Space Chats as we unpack Women, Youth and Persons with disabilities’ participation in electoral processes in Zambia.
How has the law evolved to enhance participation of the sects above?
We would love to hear your insights!
Following the announcement of the Voter Registration Inspection (VRI) exercise by the @ZambiaElections, CCMG through its 20 Voter Register Inspection Observers (VRIOs) observed the VRI exercise from 25 March to 30 June, 2024 at the civic centres.
@zambloggers 2024 LUSAKA INTERNET MEET-UP
Bloggers of Zambia is hosting the 4th edition of an event that allows real talk about the internet, digital rights, & the rules and regulation around technology.
Digitalisation is inevitable #Zambia
Looking forward to the marathon of events.
FIND THE INTERNET OR IT WILL FIND YOU! Bloggers of Zambia CEO Richard Mulonga says the 2024 Lusaka Internet Meet-Up will talk about the gaps & growth of internet use. More #Zambia services are going online, but digital literacy amd access is low. @zambloggers@isoczm
CCMG notes with regret that four serious incidents of violence and attempted disruption of electoral processes took place on election day in Chirundu District and in Sikongo District.