Tendai Shephard Mbanje is an LLD candidate and an election and governance expert. His research focuses on electoral processes within the African Union (AU) and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs). In line with his research, on behalf of the University of Pretoria, he regularly provides expert opinions on electoral and governance issues on international media platforms (including television). Professionally, he regularly serves in various election missions, including the European Union(EUEOMs), the African Union Election Observer Missions (AUEOMs), and the African Centre for Governance Election Observation Missions (ACGEOMs) across the continent.