AU on Zimbabwe Elections
The African Union has observed and monitored with particular interest the general elections that were held in Zimbabwe on 29 March 2008. It expresses its satisfaction once more over the success of these elections, which were conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner.
The African Union however wishes to express its concern over the delay observed in the announcement of the results, which creates an atmosphere of tension that is not in the least conducive to the consolidation of the democratic process that was so felicitously launched through the organization of the elections.
The African Union therefore urges the competent authorities of the Republic of Zimbabwe to announce the results without any further delay, in transparency, thus contributing, inter alia, to reducing the prevailing tension.
The African Union calls on all the parties concerned to show restraint pending the announcement of the results and invites them to accept the results in good faith, once they are announced.
The African Union reiterates its willingness to work in concert with all the parties concerned, SADC and the international community to ensure the successful completion of the ongoing electoral process in Zimbabwe for the good of the people of Zimbabwe.
Done in Addis Ababa on 17 April 2007
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