Dr. Darren Monono Briefs African Union Election Observation Mission on the Role of Civil Society in Elections in Cameroon

On the eve of Cameroon’s October 12, 2025 Presidential Election, Dr. Darren Monono, Program Manager for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs at CEREDDA (Centre for Research and Documentation on Democracy and Development in Africa), conducted two significant briefings with members of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) at the Hilton Hotel, Yaoundé.

At 12:00 p.m., Dr. Monono delivered a presentation to the AU Observation Team on the essential role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in advancing electoral transparency, citizen participation, and peaceful democratic processes in Cameroon.

Later, at 2:30 p.m., he met with the Head of the African Union Observer Mission in Cameroon to deepen discussions on civil society’s contribution to electoral integrity, accountability, and democratic strengthening.

Dr. Monono emphasized that civil society plays a pivotal role in ensuring credible and inclusive elections by empowering citizens and fostering trust between the electorate and democratic institutions.

These engagements reaffirm CEREDDA’s commitment to supporting national and regional efforts towards transparent, peaceful, and credible elections across Cameroon and the African continent.