On 16th December 2023, His Excellency Mr. Enock Kavindele, former Vice-President of the Republic of Zambia and Head of the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to the Presidential, Legislative and Provincial Elections of the Democratic Republic of Congo scheduled for the 20th of December 2023 officially launched the mission in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
SADC observes elections in its Member States based on the Revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021). All SADC Member States affirmed their commitment to implementing these Principles and Guidelines.
The Principles and Guidelines provide an objective and scientific methodology for the observation of elections to contribute to the consolidation of democracy in the Region, by enhancing best electoral practices and addressing any electoral shortcomings.
The Principles and Guidelines are also informed by key instruments of the African Union (AU), such as the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance of 2007, as well as the relevant Conventions of the United Nations (UN).
The Presidential, Legislative and Provincial Elections of the Democratic Republic of Congo are scheduled for the 20th of December 2023
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