Participate in government

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;