The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) is set to host a five-day post-election follow-up and needs assessment mission from the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) from 21 to 25 September 2026.
According to a press release issued by the ECSL on Thursday from its headquarters on OAU Drive, Tower Hill, Freetown, the visit will involve a series of technical and strategic engagements between the Commission and the visiting ECONEC delegation.
The delegation is also expected to engage with other key national stakeholders as part of its assessment of Sierra Leone’s electoral environment and preparations for the next electoral cycle.
The mission will focus on three key areas. It will assess the progress made in implementing recommendations contained in reports from the ECOWAS/African Union Election Observation Mission and the Tripartite Committee.
The assessment will also seek to identify ongoing challenges, risks and gaps within the electoral process, while determining the technical, logistical and capacity-building support required by national stakeholders ahead of the 2028 general elections.
The ECSL said the visit is intended to serve as a peer-review and assessment exercise, reflecting a shared regional commitment to strengthening transparent, resilient and credible electoral management systems.
ECONEC is a regional network comprising election management bodies from ECOWAS member states. Its engagement with the ECSL forms part of broader regional efforts to support electoral institutions and strengthen democratic processes.
Sierra Leone held its most recent general elections in 2023, following which several recommendations were made by election observation missions and through the Tripartite process. The implementation of those recommendations remains relevant to ongoing electoral reforms and preparations for the 2028 elections.
The engagements between ECSL, ECONEC and other stakeholders are scheduled to take place at the ECSL headquarters in Tower Hill, Freetown, from 21 to 25 September 2026.
