Tunisia's Independent Election Commission, represented by its member, Bilekassim Ayachi, participated in an international symposium on electoral risks in Africa, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on November 4-5, 2026. The symposium, organized by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance in partnership with the African Union, brought together representatives from various African electoral bodies, international organizations, and experts. The event aimed to develop a continental guide to identify risk factors that could impact electoral processes in Africa and explore ways to mitigate their effects.
The symposium provided a platform for Ayachi to share the commission's perspective on the most significant risks and challenges that could affect the smooth conduct of electoral processes. He also proposed mechanisms and measures to address these challenges and minimize their potential impact. The discussions focused on identifying factors that could compromise the integrity of electoral processes and finding ways to prevent or mitigate them.
The event was attended by representatives from various African countries, international organizations, and experts specializing in electoral processes. The participants discussed the importance of cooperation and experience-sharing in managing and organizing elections. The symposium also provided an opportunity for networking and building partnerships among electoral bodies.
On the sidelines of the symposium, Ayachi held meetings with representatives from various electoral bodies, exploring opportunities for cooperation and experience-sharing in election management. He also visited the African Union headquarters, where he met with Tunisian experts working at the union and the acting ambassador of Tunisia to Ethiopia.
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance aims to promote democracy and electoral integrity globally. The institute's partnership with the African Union reflects the growing recognition of the importance of electoral integrity in Africa. The symposium demonstrated the commitment of African electoral bodies to ensuring the credibility and transparency of electoral processes.
Tunisia's participation in the symposium underscores the country's commitment to democratic values and electoral integrity. The country's experience in managing elections has been recognized as a model in the region. The commission's involvement in international forums reflects its efforts to share expertise and learn from best practices in electoral management.
The symposium concluded with a renewed commitment among participants to prioritize electoral integrity and cooperate in addressing electoral risks. The event demonstrated the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in promoting democratic values and ensuring the credibility of electoral processes in Africa.
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- Tunisia's Independent Election Commission participates in international symposium on electoral risks in Africa.
