Electoral Support Network of Southern Africa
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Joined May 2023
We’re delighted to share that @ZESN1 received the International Institutional Engagement Award at the 21st International Election Awards hosted by @iecbotswana & ICPS. Accepted by our Executive Director. @ZLHRLawyers @monitorszim @EFZZIMBABWE @misazimbabwe @HarareCCJP @YetTrust
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The joint @esn_sa & @ZESN1 Learning Election Observation Preliminary Statement is out on #malawielections2025 use the link below for more @AHEADxAfrica @EPDeu @AfEONet @Anfrel @WAEON @elogkenya @ehorn_ @AFRICTIVISTES @DemocracyR @SADC_News @_AfricanUnion
https://t.co/q1183UTDOF
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INTRODUCTION In line with the Election Support Network of Southern Africa’s mission to contribute to higher levels of electoral integrity in Africa and the Zimbabwe Election Support Network’s (ZESN)...
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#MalawiDecides2025 @esn_sa & @ZESN1 Learning Mission on the ground.. Independent observation helps enhance the credibility and integrity of the electoral process, contributing to democratic governance. @AHEADxAfrica @EPDeu @AFRICTIVISTES @DemocracyR @ehorn_ @elogkenya @SADC_News
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As #Malawi prepares for the upcoming general elections in September 2025, check out the latest edition by @esn_sa ..@AHEADxAfrica @EPDeu @AFRICTIVISTES @DemocracyR @AfEONet @WAEON @elogkenya @ehorn_ @ZESN1 @SADC_News @_AfricanUnion
https://t.co/TbBfuFMagz
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Publication Alert: A Profile of SADC Parliaments: Charting Progress Towards Gender Equality by @esn_sa on gender representation across SADC Parliaments. Read the full report here: https://t.co/JuU9OJzGQj
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The Training Manual equips observers with essential skills and ethical principles, covering legal frameworks & observation methodologies. @AHEADxAfrica @EPDeu @DemocracyR @AFRICTIVISTES @ehorn_ @AfEONet @elogkenya @CDDGha @Anfrel @gndemexchanges @ZESN1 @SADC_News @WAEON @YIAGA
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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. @AHEADxAfrica @EPDeu @IECSouthAfrica @iecbotswana @ECN_Namibia @ZESN1
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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. @_AfricanUnion @SADC_News @theECFSADC @AHEADxAfrica @EPDeu @YIAGA
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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??
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Moreover, is AI itself a threat to electoral integrity, or is it the potential for its weaponization for manipulation that demands our focused attention?" @EPDeu @DemocracyR @AFRICTIVISTES @WAEON @ehorn_ @ZESN1 @Anfrel @CDDGha @AfEONet @ZECzim
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Does technology, particularly AI, inherently promote inclusivity or exclusion? Which stakeholders – EMBs, CSOs, or political parties – are actively employing AI & for what purposes? @_AfricanUnion @SADC_News @theECFSADC @IECSouthAfrica @iecbotswana @ECN_Namibia @AHEADxAfrica
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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
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Legal expert Dzimbabwe Chimbga said, dispute resolution must be fair & timely to ensure electoral integrity. Timely redress builds trust in the electoral process. @_AfricanUnion @SADC_News @AHEADxAfrica @EPDeu @DemocracyR @AfEONet @WAEON @ehorn_ @ZESN1 @AFRICTIVISTES @elogkenya
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Gender Expert @esn_sa 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
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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
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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_News @theECFSADC
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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.@ECN_Namibia @AHEADxAfrica
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. @esn_sa Members, @YIAGA @ehorn_ @CDDGha reflect on the 2024 elections and lessons learnt exploring emerging electoral trends across different African regions, the challenges & opportunities for enhancing electoral integrity. @_AfricanUnion @SADC_News @theECFSADC @AHEADxAfrica
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Mafiri said they complained that civic & voter education wasn't comprehensive, social media & information disorders were noted particularly on the leadership of some political parties and EMBs. @_AfricanUnion @IECSouthAfrica @iecbotswana @ECN_Namibia @ZECzim @AHEADxAfrica
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