African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG).

Abstract

Some of the objectives of this Charter are to: Promote adherence, by each State Party, to the universal values and principles of democracy and respect for human rights; Promote and enhance adherence to the principle of the rule of law premised upon the respect for, and the supremacy of, the Constitution and constitutional order in the political arrangements of the State Parties; Promote the holding of regular free and fair elections to institutionalize legitimate authority of representative government as well as democratic change of governments; Prohibit, reject and condemn unconstitutional change of government in any Member State as a serious threat to stability, peace, security and development; Promote and protect the independence of the judiciary; Nurture, support and consolidate good governance by promoting democratic culture and practice, building and strengthening governance institutions and inculcating political pluralism and tolerance among others.