PSC/PR/COMM. (DCCXLVII) 5. Underlines the need for the AUEOMs to always include in their final reports, any cases of election malpractices and shortcomings with a view to drawing lessons for the future; 6. Encourages Member States to continue to ensure peaceful political transitions through the organization of credible and peaceful elections, particularly in countries emerging from protracted violent conflict situations; 7. Congratulates all Member States which have successfully conducted peaceful elections and encourages those that are yet to organize their own elections, to emulate the best practices already observed in other Member States; 8. Urges all Member States planning to organize elections in the first quarter of 2018 to undertake to ensure the credibility and legitimacy of their outcomes, among others, through effective and transparent voter registrations exercises, civic education on inclusivity, diversity management, tolerance and culture of peace, as well as on the importance of using legal channels to address cases of election-related grievances; 9. Decides to remain actively seized of elections on the continent. 3