The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries

The ECF-SADC Secretariat will be on annual break from 22 December 2025 to 9 January 2026. We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

“Africa should not just be a consumer of technology — we can shape AI in ways that reflect our democratic aspirations.” — International IDEA Regional Head of Programmes, Gram Matenga (@MatengaG), speaking at the 27th ECF-SADC Conference in Eswatini.

Day 2 of the 27th AGC of ECF-SADC is a closed session where the Forum deliberated on issues and matters impacting the delivery of the mandate of EMBs, the power of the Forum as well as the general performance of @theECFSADC .

The 27th Annual General Conference (AGC) of The ECF-SADC Convenes In The Kingdom of Eswatini.

The 27th Annual General Conference of the Electoral Forum of SADC Countries is live! Theme: Artificial Intelligence & Elections – Threats & Opportunities. 🔴 Watch here: facebook.com/theECFSADC

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – CONSULTANCY ON ELECTION MANAGEMENT BODIES IN THE SADC REGION AND THE SADC MODEL LAW ON ELECTIONS. bit.ly/48kIgc1

Preliminary Statement on the General Election of The United Republic of Tanzania. At the invitation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania, the Forum deployed a short-term EOM. Full Report: bit.ly/4nK8Hwa

The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries Election Observation Mission participated at the Heads of Missions Pre Election Observations briefing on 28 October 2025 in Dar es Salaam

Arrival Statement of the ECF-SADC Observer Mission to the General Election of the United Republic of Tanzania. bit.ly/4ocMyYk

The Institute for Multiparty Democracy (IMD), in partnership with Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM) and the Mozambican Judges Association (AMJ), organised a National Conference on 30 Years of Electoral Democracy in Mozambique, held on 1–2 October 2025 in Maputo.

The ECF-SADC Election Observation Mission joined other international observers on 29 September 2025 to release preliminary statements. The event took place at Eden Bleu, Mahe

The ECF-SADC Election Observation Mission, met with stakeholders in Seychelles to get perspectives and insights on the Presidential and National Assembly Elections

The ECF-SADC Election Observation Mission’ refresher orientation of observers

The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries Election Observation Mission to Seychelles 22 September to 1 October 2025. The Mission participated at the International Observers briefing organised by Electoral Commission of Seychelles on 23 September 2025

Preliminary Statement of The ECF-SADC on The General Elections of The Republic of Malawi Held on 16 September 2025. bit.ly/46yJZsi

The ECF-SADC Election Observation Mission met with the AAEA Peer Support Mission to exchange on pre-election observations.

The Mission attended the Observers briefing at Bingu wa Mutharika International Convention Center on 14 September 202

The ECF-SADC Election Observation Mission held a Stakeholder Engagement on 12 September 2025 in Lilongwe

On behalf of The ECF-SADC observation mission to the 16 September 2025 Malawi General Elections, I wish to convey our sincere gratitude for the warm welcome, hospitality and facilities at our disposal - Arrival Statement by Hon Justice Nyamadzabo. bit.ly/4pocmC8

The ECF- SADC Election Observation Mission paid a courtesy call on MEC on 10 September 2025