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<h2> African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance enters into force</h2>
<h3>March 2012</h3>
<div id="newstext"> <p>The African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance has now been ratified by 15 nations – a milestone which means the Charter will now enter into force. To take effect, the Charter requires at least 15 Member States to sign and ratify. </p>
<p>On 16 January 2012, Cameroon became the 15th country to deposit its instrument of ratification with the African Union Commission. As per Article 48 of the Charter, it will enter into force on 15 February, 2012. </p>
<p>The campaign, which is coordinated by IDASA, the Institute for Democracy in South Africa, will now continue to seek the support of all Members of the African Union to ratify and implement the Charter. </p>
<p>Read the Charter below:</p>
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