ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Jordan: Expatriates dismayed at lack of absentee voting system, Jordan Times (2010)

As the deadline for registering to vote and changing electoral districts passed on 22 July, some Jordanians said they felt left out in the cold. Expatriates who reside, work and study abroad and who will not be in the country come Election Day said they are disappointed that they will be unable to take part in the polls.

FACTBOX-Burundians vote in parliamentary election, Reuters Africa (2010)

Beginning on Friday Burundians will vote in legislative elections. This article describes the political situation in Burundi including political parties and controversy surrounding the May 24 local elections.

Afghanistan: Karzai government challenges election results, The New York Times (2010)

This article reports on president Karzai's decision to challenge the final results of the parliamentary elections. According to same experts, 100 of the newly-elected MPs support the government, but many losing candidates have put pressure on Mr Karzai to void the election.

Mozambique: Moz makes election reforms to end violence, News24 (2014)

In this article, lawmakers in Mozambique vote to reform the Election Management Body.

ANC demands change in Swaziland, News24 (2013)

In this article, South Africa's African National Congress(ANC) calls for the democratisation of neighbouring Swaziland.

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New Zimbabwe constitution to parliament, News24 (2013)

In this article, Zimbabwe's draft constitution is sent to parliament for approval.

Madagascar prepares for elections, News24 (2012)

It is reported that new electoral commission in Madagascar has requested the UN experts to come help elections quickly. The commission wants to organise polls by the end of the year.

Senegal VP push stirs charges of dynasty handover AFP (2011)

In order to put his super minister of a son, Karim Wade, to power, the opposition is considering the new electoral law a way for the President of Senegal to “highjack” the constitution. In fact they are considering the creation of the VP post a new strategy for the “monarchic devolution of power”

Election rule change would benefit Senegal's ruler CBS (2011)

In Senegal the elections are scheduled in February 2012, 8 months before it the government is trying to pass a new electoral law that will put in place a ticket constituted by a president and vice president. This law is creating a polemic within the opposition and the civil society.

Thailand: Not all MPs to be endorsed July 12, Bangkok Post (2011).

This article discusses the complaints of electoral fraud against 50 MPs received by the Election Commission and the possibility of only 95 per cent members of the new House of Representatives will be endorsed.

Thailand: Prawit: Military accepts polls result, Bangkok Post (2011).

This article reports the statement by Thailand Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon that the armed forces accepted the election results and its legitimacy to lead the government.

Viet Nam: Over 300,000 selected for People's Councils, Viet Nam News Agency (2011).

This article reports the selection of 302,648 members for People's Councils and the review of May 22 parliamentary election.

Philippines: Comelec warned vs new tech for 2013 polls, Abs-Cbn News (2011).

This article discusses doubts on the plan to change the technology used in the Philippines 2013 elections.

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Singapore: Presidential hopefuls Tony Tan and Tan Kin Lian submit papers, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses candidates Dr Tony Tan and Tan Kin Lian which submitted their Certificate of Eligibility for the Singapore Presidential election. Another candidate, Dr Tan Cheng Bock, is said to be ready to also submit his Certificates of Eligibility.

Singapore: More swing voters in 2011 General Election, The Straits Time (2011).

This article discusses post election survey by Institute of Policy Studies which result informs that there were more swing voters in the 2011 general elections. The survey also noted that greater pluralism is wanted by voters aged 21 to 29 and over the aged of 65.

Indonesia: Committee may probe alleged fraud in presidential election, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses statement by House’s committee chairman that the committee’s purpose is to ensure transparent and accountable elections so it is considered necessary to review the 2009 legislative and presidential election. The House of Representatives’ Commission II has established a working committee to probe an allegation of electoral fraud by former member of the election commission and former Constitutional Court justice.

A royal call for calm in Malaysia, Asia Times Online (2011).

This article discusses the intervention by Malaysia's constitutional monarch on conflict between Bersih and the Malaysian government prior to the planned rally scheduled to be held on July 9.