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"Democratic elections are the basis of the authority of any representative government."
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AU: African Union Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa, art. II.1
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  • The expression of the will of the people in establishing government is fundamental in every election.
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African Union Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa

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