ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Interior Minister to lead Prague ČSSD in elections (Prague Daily Monitor, 2010)

The Czech Social Democrats' (CSSD) branch in Prague Thursday chose Martin Pecina, interior minister in the caretaker cabinet, as its leader in the May elections, a step the rival Civic Democrats (ODS) previously warned against as violation of parties' agreement.

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Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan Rejects Calls to Step Down voanews.com(2010)

Right after the bombing, the opposition is asking for the President Goodluck Jonathan to step down because of the way he handled the situation .

Guinea’s New Electoral Commission Chief to Answer Fraud Charges voanews.com (2010)

The President of the commission is going to be tried for frauds wich was committed during the 1st round of the elections. He is being accused by Cellou Dalein Diallo.

Ivory Coast Begins Voter Card Registration voanews.com (2010)

The voters cards are being distributed arond the country and it is going to take 4 days to give out 5.7 million cards.

South Africans vote in crucial local elections, BBC (2011)

South Africans are voting in a municipal election considered to be a litmus test for the two main national parties.

Berlusconi rival Fini "will not force election", Reuters (2010)

This article reports on the political situation in Italy. Rumors on the possibility of early elections spread during the past weeks. Gianfranco Fini, PM Berlusconi's main ally and member of the government, attacked the prime minister directly during the presentation of his new political group, Futuro e Libertà, denouncing him for "Stalinism". Mr Fini, however, stated that he will not support a motion to call for early elections.

Afghanistan: Taliban threatens election violence, ABC News (2010)

This article reports on the security issues in Afghanistan. The Taliban leaders announced that they will attack security forces, election workers, candidates and voters during the polls and the electoral campaign. The elections are scheduled for September 18.

Ireland: FF would have been on 50 seats if we had an election in June, The Irish Times (2010)

This article discusses the Irish electoral system. In particular, the author criticize the "seat bonus" that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael receive every time smaller parties or independents do not reach the minimum threshold to enter the parliament. Furthermore, the author believes that the system does not favor smaller parties.

Angola: Over 110.000 New Voters Registered Countrywide, All Africa (2010)

The article discuss ongoing national electoral registration campaign. It is reported that more than 110.000 new voters have registered nationwide.

Ireland: 'Urgent' need for more women TDs, The Irish Times (2010)

This article discusses the gender imbalance in Irish politics. The National Women's Council of Ireland released a statement about the 'urgent' need to have more women in the Dáil. Ireland is in the 88th position in the world for female representation, as only 14% of the deputies in the Dáil are women. In 1990, Ireland was in 37th in world.

Prospective lawmakers in American Samoa revealed, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the publication of the official list of candidates for the 2010 elections in American Samoa. Three candidates will be running for the Congressional seat, while 44 people are running for the 20-seats House of Representatives. Among these candidates, three women are running.

French Polynesia: Talks in Paris over changing Tahiti’s electoral system yet again, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the upcoming meetings between the French overseas territories minister and the French Polynesian leaders in Paris. The meetings have been called to discuss an electoral reform in French Polynesia, the fourth in six years. The French minister aims to solve the continued political instability in the small country, which has caused serious economic consequences. The opposition coalition boycotted the Paris meetings, claiming that such discussions should be held inside the country.

Nigeria: Killings, violence come as election looms Las Vegas Sun (2010)

As the elections are arriving, violence targeting politicians are starting. From shooting personal assistant, to kidnapping a politician’s son.

Candidates open campaigning for Guinea's presidential run-off lasvegas sun (2010)

Mr. Cellou Dalein Diallo et Mr. Alpha Condé have started campaigning for the run-off, after signing an agreement of good behavior for the next election, which is planned on september 19th 2010.

Botswana: Molao Wins, Mmegi (2010)

The article discusses the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) retaining the Tonota North parliamentary seat during the recent by-election. The win saw Fidelis Mmilili Molao of BDP emerging victorious.

Namibia: RDP cautions on election blunders, New Era (2010)

The article discuss the concerns by Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) on elections. Amongst others, the RDP says the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) must be wary when coducting the upcoming elections as concillors from other parties are manipulating voter education to their advantage.

Namibia: Parties win poll appeal, The Namibian (2010)

The article discuss the appeal case by nine opposition parties in Namibia. The Supreme court ruled in their favour yesterday. It further states the decisions for the ruling.

Singapore: New SMS service during GE, The Straits Times (2010).

This article discusses text message feature for voters to locate polling stations for the Singapore general elections.