Peer Learning Mission to Djibouti 2026

The peer learning mission to Djibouti, conducted from 6 to 13 April 2026 in the context of the presidential elections, brought together representatives of African Election Management Bodies (EMBs), in collaboration with the African Union and the Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA). The mission included EMB chairpersons, commissioners, and senior electoral officials from a diverse group of African countries: Mauritania, Egypt, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Tunisia, Malawi, Namibia, Somalia, Botswana and Ghana—as well as ECES experts and other electoral stakeholders.

The mission is designed as a non-partisan, peer-to-peer initiative aimed at promoting the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices in election management. It also strengthened cooperation among EMBs and provided a platform for mutual learning, technical dialogue, and institutional support.

Its main objective is to enhance electoral integrity, institutional capacity, and professionalism across participating EMBs by fostering collaboration, peer learning, and capacity building. Participants engaged in meetings with the national electoral authorities, electoral stakeholders, civil society, and media, as well as field visits and peer review activities, contributing to a shared understanding of electoral challenges and solutions while supporting Djibouti’s electoral process.

The mission is part of the broader Pro-Electoral Integrity project, funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, which aims to strengthen the resilience of electoral institutions in Africa, support credible and inclusive elections, and promote democratic governance, transparency, and conflict prevention across the continent.