[Libreville, Gabon, April 20, 2026] – The inclusion of all societal components is a fundamental requirement for the credibility of elections in Africa, Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita emphasized on Monday during the launch of the 5th edition of the African Union’s electoral observer training cycle in Rabat, according to the Gabonese Press Agency. Officials commented on the matter.
The Moroccan diplomat highlighted the strategic significance of this training cycle, which, in five years, has become a major tool for strengthening African capacities in electoral observation.
According to the data shared, nearly 400 observers from 53 African countries have already been trained, with a majority of women (65%) and a significant participation of young people (85%). For Rabat, this dynamic aligns with a vision to permanently anchor African democracy in local and independent skills. Addressing contemporary challenges, Bourita warned of risks associated with digital transformation, citing deepfakes, algorithmic manipulation of information, and the misuse of artificial intelligence.
He advocated for continuous adaptation of training mechanisms to equip African observers with tools suited to these new threats. Through these initiatives, Morocco and the AU reiterate their commitment to strengthening democratic governance based on inclusion, African expertise, and the anticipation of technological shifts.
The launch of this 5th edition coincides with the 3rd edition of the Seminar-Dialogue on Democracy and Elections in Africa, organized with the Policy Center for the New South and dedicated to the digitalization of democracy.
The aim is to mobilize youth around opportunities and risks related to artificial intelligence in electoral processes.
The AU’s broader agenda to enhance democratic governance and foster peace and stability across the continent is expected to provide further details.
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