African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance
AFRICAN CHARTER ON DEMOCRACY, ELECTIONS AND GOVERNANCE
PREAMBLE
We, the Member States of the African Union (AU);
Inspired by the objectives and principles enshrined in the Constitutive Act of the African Union, particularly Articles 3 and 4, which emphasise the significance of good governance, popular participation, the rule of law and human rights;
Recognising the contributions of the African Union and Regional Economic Communities to the promotion, nurturing, strengthening and consolidation of democracy and governance;