ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Another new political party emerges in Tonga as country prepares for 2010 elections, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the creation of a new political party in Tonga, the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands. This is the fourth party to created in the past few weeks, as the historical elections are approaching. As a matter of fact, on November 25th, citizens in Tonga will elect 2/3 of the country's MPs for the first time.

Run-off proposed to end Cooks constituency rivalry, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the decision to hold a run-off elections to choose between two prospective candidates of the Democratic Party in on constituency in the Cook Islands. The competition is between Terepai Maoate, initially nominated and who held the seat for 25 years, and Mann Short, who contested the nomination. General elections is Cook Islands are set for November 17th.

Marshalls endorses Fiji regime’s election agenda, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the statements of the foreign minister of Marshall Islands regarding the electoral calendar presented by the Fiji regime. The minister, John Silk, stated that Fiji should decide by itself what is good for it and hold elections a planned in 2014. The Fijian regime is in power since 2006, when the elected government was overthrown.

Cooks referendum during November election, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the government decision to hold a national referendum in the Cook Islands in November, on the same day of the general elections. The referendum, presented by the Group for Political Change, will ask voters if they want to reduce the number of MPs, and it will be binding: if approved by the people, it will go directly to the parliament. However, two thirds of the MPs will have to vote it. There are currently 24 members in the parliament, for 18,000 citizens.

Early voting in American Samoa to start today, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the beginning of early voting in American Samoa. All voters who will not be in the country on November 2 because of military commitments, conferences, medical treatment or holidays are allowed to vote. Election officials are urging all people who will leave the island to vote early, ad voting abroad is not allowed.

American Samoans to vote for constitution amendments in one ballot, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the Election Office decision to include all amendments for the constitution in one ballot paper. The people of American Samoa will have to vote on more than one hundred amendments approved during the 2010 Constitutional Convention. Officials are expecting many complaints, as people will not be able to approve one amendment and disapprove another.

Zim election chief resigns, IOL (2013)

In this article, Justice Simpson Mutambanengwe resigns as chair of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission. It is reported that cited ill health as the reason for his resignation.

Zimbabwe: Referendum date set, News Day (2013)

It is reported that Constitutional Affairs minister, Eric Matinenga announced that referendum will be held on March 16. He is reported to have got a message from the President’s Office.

Yemen counts votes in 1-candidate Election to confirm Hadi as leader, VoA (2012)

This news article says that Yemen has begun counting votes from a one-candidate election designed to confirm Vice President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi as the country's new leader after a year-long uprising against autocratic President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Yemeni authorities said Tuesday's turnout (21 Feb), was high in the capital Sana'a and several other cities.

Final statement of EU-Jordan Task Force meeting..1st add, Jordan News Agency Petra (2012)

This news article is about the Jordan-EU task force on Jordan’s political reforms. Both sides discussed Jordan’s commitment to conducting free, fair and fully transparent elections, and to take all necessary measures towards this objective.

Georgia Protests: One Demonstration, With Many Interpretations, RFERL (2011)

A comprehensive article covers anti-governmental protests in Tbilisi, Georgia, calling for the ouster of president Saakashvili.

Azerbaijan: 39 from 734 nominated people withdrew their candidacy, APA (2010)

The article informs about the situation of candidate registration in Azerbaijan. Parliamentary elections are scheduled for 7 November 2010.

Tanzania: NEC tells politicians to restrain from chaos, The Citizen (2010)

This article relates to an appeal by a member of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) , Mr Amon Chaliga, to leaders of political parties to educate their supporters and restrain them from causing chaos during the remaining campaign period.

Hungary:Fidesz may cut number of lawmakers and introduce single-round elections, Budapest Business Journal (2011)

Hungary’s governing party plans to cut the number of lawmakers from 386 to 200, abolish the second round of voting and end the system of compensating for votes cast for runner-up candidates. The threshold for a party to send deputies to Parliament would remain unchanged 5%. The ruling party also plans to allow Hungarian citizens living outside the country to vote.

Serbia Press Review, Balkan Insight (2011)

Because of the new law on the financing of the political parties next elections could be the most expensive ever in Serbia. The new law ensures there is no longer a limit on the money parties are able to collect from different sources.

Botswana: BDP elects tomorrow, Mmegi (2011)

The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) will hold a three day elective congress starting today. Representatives from the ruling and opposition parties in Namibia and Zimbabwe are also expected to be present.

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