The South African Electoral Commission (IEC) is facing criticism following a recent meeting with the US Embassy, raising concerns about potential interference in the country’s electoral processes. Reports surfaced that some IEC commissioners met with Brigety in Pretoria, fueling worries about external influence on South Africa’s democracy. Democracy in Action, a civil society organization, has […]
In final report, Commonwealth identifies factors that undermined Nigeria’s 2023 elections
The Commonwealth observers said institutional and legal reform is necessary if Nigeria is to make lasting progress on issues such as campaign finance, electoral offences and inclusion. The post In final report, Commonwealth identifies factors that undermined Nigeria’s 2023 elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Artificial Intelligence and the integrity of African elections, By Samson Itodo
As stakeholders explore AI adoption and machine learning in African elections, attention must be placed on the risks and opportunities that AI systems pose for the integrity of elections, voting rights, and information integrity. Efforts must be made to ensure AI technology is not employed to deepen democratic backsliding in the electoral process; instead, it […]
