Morocco committed to backing successful electoral processes in Africa

Morocco is committed to contributing to the success of electoral processes across the African continent, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said.

He made the remark at the opening of a training co-held with the African Union benefiting election observers.

Morocco is ready to provide well-trained election observers to promote democratic processes across the continent, Bourita said.

The training program aims to equip Africa with high-quality observers who can enhance the credibility of electoral processes throughout the continent.

Bourita recalled the speech delivered by King Mohammed VI during the 28th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, where the Sovereign emphasized that Africa can and must validate its own electoral processes, thereby endorsing the free choice of its citizens.

The King highlighted the existence of regulatory tools and judicial institutions in Africa, such as Constitutional Councils and Supreme Courts, capable of resolving electoral disputes and appeals.

Seventy-four participants from 45 African countries are taking part in this specialized training cycle.

Bourita highlighted the timeliness of the event which takes place ahead of numerous elections in the continent, where 50% of the population is young.