Publication:

Report of the African Union and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Election Observation Mission (AU-COMESA EOM) on the 23 August 2023 Harmonised Elections in the Republic of Zimbabwe.

The AU-COMESA EOM observed that the 2023 Harmonised Elections were conducted, up to the counting process, in a generally peaceful and transparent manner despite logistical challenges with the availability and distribution of Local Authority ballot papers in some areas. To improve the electoral process and stakeholder confidence in future elections, there is the need for collaborative efforts among all key stakeholders including the Government, ZEC and CSOs to implement the recommendations offered above.