AI AND ELECTORAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION

AEJN Launch of Toolkit for Judicial Oversight of Artificial Intelligence in African Elections: 8 December 2025, 14-00hrs - 16.30hrs CAT
https://judiciary-org-za.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PpS2sv7fRXWG19nop-Un2A#/registration

On 8th December 2025, Arnold Tsunga, our Principal Managing Partner and the AJJF Elections and Rule of Law Advisor will be officiating as Master of Ceremony at a Webinar for the launch of a Toolkit on Judicial Oversight of Artificial Intelligence in African Elections. The Toolkit that will be launched is believed to be the first of its kind globally. It is the result of a consultative and collaborative process involving renowned experts, institutions, and partners who share the goal of enhancing democratic governance and electoral justice in Africa. The topics that will be covered during the Webinar include:

AI and Justice Systems in Africa
Artificial Intelligence in Africa’s Elections.
Legal and Normative Frameworks on AI in Africa Elections
Evidence Management in Al-related Election Disputes
Judicial Remedies and Reliefs in Al-Electoral Disputes
Simulated Scenarios for Judicial Engagement

Yiaga Africa and the Centre for Human Rights of the University of Pretoria offered technical assistance to the toolkit development process. The Africa Judges and Jurists Forum (AJJF), the South Africa Judicial Education Institute (SAJEI) offer invaluable support in conceptual, secretarial and coordination services to the AEJN.

The AEJN Experts who developed the Toolkit for Judicial Oversight of Artificial Intelligence in African Elections since June 2025 are the following Justice Dunstan Mlambo, Deputy Chief Justice of South Africa; Justice Charles Mkandawire, Justice of the Supreme Court of Malawi; Justice Isaac Lenaola, Justice of the Supreme Court of Kenya; Justice Aliose Ndiaye, Justice of the Supreme Court of Senegal; Lady Justice Fiola Mwale, Acting Justice, Supreme Court of Malawi; Arnold Tsunga, Coordinator, Africa Electoral Justice Network (AEJN) and AJJF Election Expert; Bonolo Makgale, Programme Manager, Democracy & Civic Engagement, Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria; Hon. Elizabeth Tanui, Registrar, Automation Services, Judiciary of Kenya; Sangwani Nyimbiri, Coordinator – Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices’ Forum (SEACJF) and Registrar of the High Court of Zambia; Olusegun Ogundare, Head, Research and Operations, Africa Division, Yiaga Africa; Dr Justice Mavedzenge, University of Capetown and Program Director at Africa Judges and Jurists Forum; Samson Itodo; Executive Director, Yiaga, Africa; and Justice Boissie Mbha, Chairperson, AEJN and Retired Judge Supreme Court of Appeal, and past President of the Electoral Court of South Africa.

AEJN Webinar Programme

8 December 2025, 14-00hrs - 16.30hrs CAT

Master of Ceremony – Arnold Tsunga

Moderator – Justice Kawimbe (Introductory remarks 5 minutes)

Session 1: AI and Justice Systems in Africa

Deputy Chief Justice Dunstan Mlambo – Key-Note Address on Artificial Intelligence in Africa Justice systems (10 – 15 minutes)

Samson Itodo - Respondent to DCJ Mlambo with a pivot on Artificial Intelligence in Africa’s Elections. (7-10 minutes)

Session 2: Discussions on Toolkit for Judicial Oversight of Artificial Intelligence in African Elections

Bonolo Mangala - Legal and Normative Frameworks on AI in Africa Elections (5 – 7 Min each)

Justice Mkandawire and Ms. Elizabeth Tanui- Evidence Management in Al-related Election Disputes (5 - 7 min each)

Justice Fiona Mwale and Justice Ndiaye - Judicial Remedies and Reliefs in Al-Electoral Disputes (5 – 7 each)

Justice Lenaola and Mr Sangwani Nyimbiri - Simulated Scenarios for Judicial Engagement (5 – 7 minutes each)

Plenary (30 – 40 minutes)

Launch and Closure: Judge Mbha - Officially launches the AEJN Toolkit on Judicial Oversight of AI in electoral justice and closes meeting. (10 – 15 minutes)

AI and Electoral Dispute Resolution