I was honored today to pay a courtesy call to H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, former President of the Republic of Kenya and Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission for the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia’s general election to be held on 1 June 2026.
Our discussion was comprehensive and productive, focusing on the upcoming election in Ethiopia and the important role of the African Union Election Observation Missions in general.
In this regard, the meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the significance of the AU observer missions mechanism, including the financial constraints it faces, and the need to back their mandate in support of credible, transparent, and democratic electoral processes.
: Selma Haddadi
Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission