On December 14, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. had a virtual meeting with Presidents Felix Tshisekedi (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Ali Bongo Ondimba (Gabon), George Manneh Weah (Liberia), Andry Nirina Rajoelina (Madagascar), Muhammadu Buhari (Nigeria), and Julius Maada Bio (Sierra Leone) to converse about the elections coming up in each of their nations in 2023, given the vital state of democracy around the world. President Biden mulled over the recent midterm elections, emphasizing the power and determination of the American political system which was confirmed during the event. He underscored the Biden-Harris Administration’s vow to operate together to bolster and protect democracy in the U.S. and overseas. Although electing leaders is not the same as having a democracy, President Biden emphasized that having regular elections is crucial for a successful democracy. The heads of state convened to review the problems that come with having elections and practicing the right to vote, such as interference from other countries and physical aggression in the political sphere. They discussed suitable answers to these issues and introduced reliable methods to keep the electoral procedure straightforward and gain the trust of the population. The individuals involved reiterated their pledge to ensure that elections are unrestricted, straightforward, and transparent as outlined in the African Charter on Democracy, Elections, and Governance, and are managed by reliable, separate, and impartial local electoral bodies. The results of the ballots in Africa in 2023 will be of great importance. The United States does not advocate for any particular contender or faction, yet is devoted to reinforcing polling methods to heighten democracy in Africa. The United States has outlined a plan to allocate more than $165 million in 2023 to help African nations promote elections and strengthen governance in cooperation with Congress.
