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An European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission will be deployed to Zambia to observe the general elections set for 13 August 2026, following a formal invitation by the Government of Zambia, authorities have said.
The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has appointed Michael McNamara, Member of the European Parliament, as Chief Observer.
According to a statement issued in Lusaka on Wednesday, Ahead of deployment, Chief Observer McNamara said he was honoured to lead the mission.
“I am honoured to lead this sixth EU Election Observation Mission to Zambia. The EU has observed every general election since 2001, a testimony to a long-standing partnership. I look forward to meeting and engaging with representatives of State institutions, political parties, candidates, civil society, and other electoral stakeholders in Zambia,” McNamara declared.
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The EU EOM will provide a comprehensive, independent, and impartial assessment of the electoral process based on Zambia’s national legal framework as well as international and regional standards for democratic elections.
The mission will be composed of different observer groups. The Core Team will consist of eleven election experts, scheduled to arrive in the country at the end of June.
“Closer to election day, 32 Long-Term Observers will join the mission and deploy across the country, followed by 32 Short-Term Observers,” reads the statement.
In line with the EU’s methodology on election observation, the mission will issue a preliminary statement and hold a press conference after the elections.
A final report, including recommendations for future electoral processes, would be presented and shared with stakeholders after the finalisation of the entire electoral process.
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