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"State Parties shall implement this Charter in accordance with the following principles: 4. Holding of regular, transparent, free and fair elections."
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AU: African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance
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Genuine elections are required to express the will of the people.
Elections are to be held at periodic intervals.