Proposal for the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) to Address Post-Election Violence

TLDR

• Many African countries experience violence and unrest during general elections, as seen recently in Zambia where the Electoral Commission halted vote counting due to disturbances from opposition parties.
• In Cameroon, the presidential election held on October 12 last year was marred by controversy and violence, with President Paul Biya remaining in power amid protests.
• Ivory Coast faced challenges during the 2025 election campaign, leading to protests against the government and the arrest of opposition activists.
• Guinea-Bissau's 2025 election process was significantly disrupted by political tensions and a military coup in November 2025, according to BBC reports.
• The African Union established the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) in 2007 to address post-election violence and promote good governance, but implementation has been lacking.