Dear readers, you will agree with me that our countries stand at a critical juncture where the integrity of our elections and the health of our democracies are imperiled by the unchecked influence of big money in elections.

This is partly why the year 2023 was characterized by strategic shifts in the programmatic approach, resource mobilisation methodologies, and technical capabilities. Thus, the organisation morphed into a new brand, developed a new strategic plan and strengthened its position as one of the frontline pro-democracy civil society organizations in Africa.

Having assumed its place as the continental political finance watchdog, ACFIM will continue to be the advocate, mobilize, educate, research, and conduct policy analysis on matters of democracy, elections and development. As one of the continual frontrunners in defending and promoting democracy, ACFIM continues to play the incubation role for the African Election Observers Network (AfEONet) whose role as a guardian of democratic values and electoral integrity across the continent cannot be overemphasized.