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Afghans head to the polls amid threats of insurgent attacks, CNN (2010)

This article reports on the voting operations in Afghanistan. Security will be a major issue on the election day, as Taliban insurgents called for a boycott and threatened to kill whoever goes to the polls. In these first hours, the military officials reported few scattered attacks and roadside bombs.

Uganda: IPC rejects 2011 election results, Daily Monitor (2011)

This article is a press statement from the IPC party of Uganda that rejected the results announced by the EC. The statement also gives examples of electoral malpractices that were witnessed during the electoral period including the polling day.

Uganda: 2011 Uganda Elections: Museveni wins with 68.38%, Daily Monitor (2011)

The Electoral Commission of Uganda has declared the incumbent President Museveni victor of Uganda’s Friday presidential ballot with 68.38% while the Inter-Party Cooperation flag bearer, Dr Kizza Besigye garnered 26% of the votes cast. The article also quotes the EC declaring Museveni as the President Elect according to the provisions in the Constitution. However the EC stated that it had not received results from 117 polling stations whose results the commission says would be inconsequential to the final outcome.

Uganda: Commonwealth Observers dismiss Uganda polls, Daily Nation (2011)

This article is a press report from the interim statement from the Commonwealth observer mission that has been observing the Uganda elections. The statement states that the playing field was not level during the campaign period and the irregularities that were witnessed during the polling day.

Egypt cabinet revises constitution proposal on army, Reuters (2011)

The Egyptian cabinet, reacting to a public outcry, has amended a document proposing principles for a new constitution that would have shielded the army from oversight by parliament, a cabinet minister said on Thursday 3 November.

Egypt: Electionnaire Egypt site helps users find their political party, Bikyamasr (2011)

This news article is about a new website, Electionnaire Egypt, hosted by the Arab Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) was launched this week, serving as an interactive electoral questionnaire that will help users find the party that is best suited to their views for upcoming Egyptian parliamentary elections. The site is hosted in both Arabic in English, and was designed by ANHRI to serve as an interactive host made to stimulate public debate and enlighten citizens politically.

Goodluck Jonathan wins peaceful election in Nigeria The National (2011)

The giant of Africa has organized for the first time credible, fair elections as the new elected president had promised before he got into power. This election had few minor incidents but did express the will of the people.

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Nigeria-News: Nigeria's President Jonathan elected to 4-year term Afrique en ligne (2011)

The Giant of Africa has elected its president from the first round, Mr. Goodluck Jonathan. Even though there were some violent protestations, the international observers have qualified these elections as free and fair.

OSCE Plans Up to 400 Observers for Georgia Elections, Civil.ge (2012)

OSCE plans to deploy 28 long-term observers and 350 short-term observers to monitor election day procedures in the upcoming parliamentary elections in Georgia scheduled for this October.

Romanian court confirms president’s suspension, Inquirer News (2012)

Romanian Constitutional court approved suspension of the President of Romania – Traian Basescu. The suspension was drawn last week by the Parliament.

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Zimbabwe not ready for elections - Biti, News24 (2013)

In this article, Finance Minister, Tendai Biti says the country is not ready to hold credible elections unless few things are done as a matter of urgency. He continued to say, postponing the poll is not even an option.

South Africa: ANC tells councillors to resign, IOL (2013)

In this article, ANC's top leaders asks officials in Eastern Cape's Mbizana municipality to resign.

Palestine: 'Abbas says he'll plan elections with Hamas, but won't run', JPost (2011)

In this news; PA president tells senior Fatah members that he'll discuss elections with Hamas's Mashaal in Cairo, wont seek reelection.

USA: Americans go to the polls in possible game-changing election, Deutsche Welle (2010)

This article reports on the Election Day in the United States. In the 2010 midterm elections, American voters will elect 435 new representatives in the House and 37 senators (out of 100). In 37 states, voters will also cast their ballots to elect thei Governors.

Europe observers: Voting in local elections in Ukraine conducted smoothly (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Observers of the Council of Europe (CoE) reported that elections in Ukraine on the 31st October were conducted on a calm and peaceful way.