Independent National Electoral Commission (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Summary

The Independent National Electoral Commission is the official body responsible for organizing, supervising, and overseeing elections and referendums in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Initially established on 29 May 2003 as the Independent Electoral Commission to promote free, transparent, and credible elections, it was restructured and renamed as the CENI on 3 March 2011. The commission is managed by a national bureau that includes a president, vice-presidents, rapporteurs, quaestors, and several other members. Its mandate includes voter registration, candidate accreditation, election logistics, vote counting, and the compilation and publication of results.