CCG Executive Director, Dr Sarah Bireete is the chairperson of the East and Horn of Africa (EHORN) and Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM) that connects over 245 regional networks & individual nonpartisan citizen observation.
Experiential Learning Seminar on Electoral Integrity and Advocacy Dr. Sarah Bireete Address
25th March 2025
"While some countries have upheld democratic principles, others have the resurgence of coups; decline of civic Space and threats to press freedom, electoral violence and militarization of the ballot, economic and security challenges as well inadequate interventions by RECs which continue to make us ask serious questions on the place of democratic elections in our continent. Citizens are slowly but surely are beginning to distrust electoral processes and institutions of democracy as a result!"
Read full speech here: Experiential Learning Seminar on Electoral Integrity and Advocacy_Sarah Address
2024 EA CSO Summit Report
The East African Civil Society Organisations Forum (EACS0F) is among the most diverseand active regional CSO platforms on the African Continent.
It enables CSO to worktogether to amplify East African citizens' collective power to contribute fully to policyformulation/ review for increased socio-economic growth in the EAC integration process
Full Report: 2024 EA CSO Summit Report (1)
Elog Creco Members Meeting 2024 Report.
31st January 2024
The ELOG-CRECO joint programmatic meeting was held at the Hillpark Hotel on 31st January 2024. The first session was moderated by Susan Githu, CRECO's Financial Officer, she called for an opening prayer followed by a round of introductions. Following the introductions, Susan extended a welcome to Mulle Musau, the Head of Secretariat at ELOG, and Joshua Changwony, the Executive Director of CRECO, to deliver their opening remarks.
Download Full Report: ELOG CRECO MEMBERS MEETING 2024 REPORT
Draft Report on Concerns Around South Sudan Elections
The upcoming elections in South Sudan have generated significant concerns among various stakeholders, including political parties, civil society organizations, and international observers. The primary issues revolve around the contradictions in the electoral process, the lack of essential legal frameworks, and the overall readiness of the country for free and fair elections.
Full Report: Draft Report on Concerns Around South Sudan Elections (1)
Outcome Document for South Sudan Country Forum (CFO) Resolutions
This handbook outlines key resolutions from the South Sudan Country Forum on achieving free & fair elections.
The South Sudan Country Forum (CFO) convened to address critical issues surrounding the roadmap to the next elections in South Sudan.
Download Here:Outcome Document for South Sudan Country Forum (CFO) Resolutions (1) (2)
South Africa Election Observation Report Final
At the invitation of the Center for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria, the East and Horn of Africa Observers Network (E-HORN) participated in the observation of South Africa's General Elections on May 29, 2024.
The technical team, consisting of two Short-Term Observers (STOs) from E-HORN, was deployed from May 27 to May 30, 2024, to observe all key election phases.
Full Report: SA Election Observation Report Final 3 (4)
WEBINAR-African Elections
The year 2024 was widely regarded as an “elections year,” with a record number of elections scheduled globally. Over 90 national elections took place across the world, with Africa hosting a significant share—around 25% of these elections. In just over six months, the African continent witnessed elections in countries such as Senegal, Nigeria, South Africa, Chad, and Rwanda.
The webinar hosted by E-HORN and moderated by Ellen Dingani, Program Director for the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), included panelists the following Aisha Dabo (AfricTivistes)-Senegal, Ibrahim Faruk (YIAGA Africa)-Nigeria, Bonolo Makgale (Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria)-South Africa, and Anne Kathurima an elections expert from Kenya, each panelist covered their reginal area where the organization has been directly involved or observed.
Full Report: WEBINAR-African Elections-
Citizen Chat Show
13th Sept 2024
Theme: The State of Elections in Africa
Watch Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bApxUxtiuC8&t=3s