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African Union mission led by Madické Niang concludes visit to São Tomé and Príncipe for presidential election assessment
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Madické Niang led an African Union mission to São Tomé and Príncipe to assess pre-electoral needs and measures for the presidential election scheduled for July 19, 2026. The former Senegalese minister thanked Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, President of the African Union Commission, and Bankolé Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, for their trust. The mission, which took place from April 26 to May 2, 2026, aimed to evaluate the preparedness for the presidential election and identify necessary support mechanisms to ensure "free, transparent, credible, and peaceful" elections. During their visit, Madické Niang and his team met with various authorities in São Tomé and Príncipe, including the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, government members, parliamentary representatives, and political and institutional stakeholders involved in the electoral process. Discussions also occurred with the National Electoral Commission, representatives from the United Nations, the United Nations Development Programme, the European Union delegation, political parties, and other international partners. Madické Niang commended the African Union's commitment to peace, democracy, and good governance in Africa, and reaffirmed his dedication to African integration, the rule of law, and solidarity. He also thanked the Senegalese authorities, including the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, the Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad,
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