If the United States of America or Britain is having elections, they don't ask for observers from Africa or from Asia. But when we have elections, they want observers.

Summary

This quote, attributed to Nelson Mandela, highlights the double standards often observed in the international community when it comes to election observation. Mandela points out a discrepancy in which Western countries, such as the United States and Britain, do not typically seek observers from Africa or Asia for their elections, but these same countries show an interest in monitoring elections in other parts of the world. The quote suggests that this may reflect an implicit bias and a lack of recognition for the democratic processes of other nations.

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