🗳️ Beginning their meetings with various stakeholders, #Commonwealth observers, led by Danny Faure, paid a courtesy call to Ministère Intérieur, the Ministry managing the elections. COG had a technical session with staff who updated them on poll preparation. #CommonwealthElections

The #Commonwealth Observer Group met with International IDEA, the organisation that facilitated the presidential candidates' signing of a voluntary code of conduct. They discussed the scope of work they are supporting ahead of the April 12 polls. The Group was also briefed by the

The #Commonwealth Observer Group, led by Danny Faure, met with a cross-section of media representatives & the media regulator in #Gabon for an update on the media landscape, including the regulatory framework, media literacy & preparations for coverage of the upcoming

The #Commonwealth Observer Group have deployed in small teams across #Gabon to observe arrangements for the April 12 polls, engage with stakeholders and meet local people. 🔗 Flickr: bit.ly/42iPWr2 #CommonwealthElections 🗳️

A pleasure meeting the @Commonwealthsec Election Observer Group with his Chair Danny Faure, former President of the Republic of Seychelles. SRSG ONU Afrique centrale, Luc G. Gnonlonfoun and I were pleased to share our insights on the upcoming presidential elections in #Gabon 🇬🇦

Chairperson of the #Commonwealth Observer Group, Danny Faure, and his team met with fellow heads of missions of international observers in Libreville to discuss the pre-election environment ahead of the April 12 polls. #CommonwealthElections 🗳️

H.E. Patrice Trovoada, Head of the #AUEOM to the 12th April 2025 Presidential Elections in #Gabon, participated in a meeting of Heads of International Election Observation Missions including La Francophonie, The Commonwealth, CEEAC_ECCAS. They exchanged views on the upcoming 1/2

A new chapter begins for #Gabon as citizens head to the polls 🇬🇦 The #Commonwealth has supported this historic election with a team of observers on the ground led by Danny Faure Read more 🔗 bit.ly/42boD3h #CommonwealthElections 🗳️

My best wishes to the people of Gabon as they head to the polls today. I hope for a transparent, credible & inclusive election that truly reflects their will. I also wish the Commonwealth Observer Group, led by Danny Faure & all stakeholders a successful electoral process.

#Commonwealth observers stationed in various provinces witnessed the start of voting in Gabon and how it's progressing across the country. They observed citizens, including young people, prison voters, people with disabilities and elderly citizens, exercising their rights to

"It is a real historical moment, not only for #Gabon, but also for the continent." - Danny Faure Chairperson of the #Commonwealth Observer Group to Gabon & Former President of #Seychelles. #CommonwealthElections 🗳️

Along with UNDP South Africa & The Commonwealth, we are supporting a high-level peer exchange to 🇿🇦#SouthAfrica with the 🇧🇩Supreme Court & Ministry of Law to learn how the country addressed past #humanrights violations—through truth-telling, justice & memorialisation.

The #Bangladesh delegation, led by the Chief Justice & Law Adviser and co-facilitated by UNDP have concluded a study visit to #SouthAfrica on dialogue, justice & reform. The #Commonwealth Secretariat works in partnership to facilitate shared learning among member countries.

Bangladesh 🇧🇩 & South Africa 🇿🇦 exchange insights on justice and reforms with UN Development & The Commonwealth support. Chief Justice, Syed Refaat Ahmed & Law Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul led the learning visit on reconciliation and healing, inspired by South Africa’s post-apartheid journey.

.Rosemary A. DiCarlo: The United Nations observed its first elections in 1947. As we mark the 20th anniversary of the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation, it is clear that supporting peaceful, transparent and inclusive polls is more important than ever.

The #Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Botchwey, has deployed a Pre-Election Assessment Mission (PEAM) to #Guyana to assess the conditions and preparations for the elections in September 2025. The five-member Secretariat team met with the Guyana Elections Commission

Supporting credible and inclusive elections is a key part of our work. Thank you to our pre-election assessment team in #Guyana. This week, the team will meet with a wide range of stakeholders to assess the pre-election environment ahead of the September polls.

The Pre-Election Assessment Mission (PEAM) team, led by the Adviser and Head of the #Commonwealth Electoral Support Section, @LinfordAndrews, also had the opportunity to connect with representatives of political parties in #Guyana, including the Assembly for Liberty and

The pre-election assessment team in #Guyana continues to engage with key stakeholders in preparation for the forthcoming elections. In their ongoing efforts to gather information and assess the political environment, they have met with representatives of several political

The fourth phase of the #Commonwealth Election Professionals (CEP) Initiative has commenced, building on its 12-year legacy of support to over 315 participants from 58 Election Management Bodies across member countries including 6 non-Commonwealth PIANZEA Network members. Thanks