ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Jamaica:IDs for new voters tomorrow, Jamaica Observer (2011)

Officials at the Electoral Office of Jamaica say the voter identification cards for the new electors who were added to the voters list published on November 30, should be ready for distribution to constituency offices by tomorrow.

St. Lucia: Kenny Anthony sworn in as PM, St. Lucia Star (2011)

Kenny Anthony was sworn in as Prime Minister of Saint Lucia even as the ballots from the November 28 election are still being recounted.

Egypt election turnout 62 percent, protesters honour dead, Reuters (2011)

In this news article; the Muslim Brotherhood, banned but semi-tolerated under Mubarak, has said its FJP expects to win 43 percent of party list votes in the first stage, building on the Islamist group's decades of grassroots social and religious work. But the Brotherhood's website also forecast that the Salafi al-Nour party would gain 30 percent of the vote, a shock for some Egyptians, especially minority Christian Copts, who fear it will try to impose strict Islamic codes on society. al-Nour said Thursday it expected 20 percent of the vote.

Oman: Brisk voting in OCCI board election, Times of Oman (2011)

The article highlights various important aspects of a recent vote for an important organization in Oman. Key issues to focus on include the ability of voters to represent entire segments of the population as well as the introduction of new electoral technology.

UAE: No ID card, no vote, election rules say, The National (2011)

In what is going to be the UAE second election ever, the article reports that "Emiratis will have to be registered at the Emirates Identity Authority in order to vote in September's elections." Of its population of approximately 5 million, around 80,000 are expected to vote in the Federal National Council vote. A copy of the registered voters list will be made able via an official UAE government website.

Swaziland Trade Union Demands Democratic Reforms, VOA (2012)

The article is about demands made by the newly formed Trade Union Congress of Swaziland (TUCOSWA). It is reported that amongst other things, TUCOSWA demands registration and participation of political parties in the next year’s election.

Court rules for Zambian opposition, News24 (2012)

This article is about the high courts decision to grant the opposition party in Zambia the stay of execution. This comes after the Zambia's Registrar of Societies chief, Clement Andeleki moved to dissolve the party.

Thai insurgency edges into election debate, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses insurgency in Southern Thailand and political agenda ahead of July 3 elections.

Violence feared after key Thai elections, The Straits Times (2011).

This article discusses opinions from analyst and observers on situation following the upcoming July 3 General Elections.

Thailand: 'Advance' voters can't vote on July 3, Bangkok Post (2011).

This article discusses the statement by Thailand Election Commission member that voters who registered for advance voting but did not cast their ballots cannot vote on the July 3 election.

Thailand: Canvassers seen as crucial in run-up to poll, Bangkok Post (2011).

This article discusses the role of election canvassers in determining election results ahead of the July 3 General Elections.

Ghanaians prefer election of rulers to other methods, Ghana News Agency (2011)

The article reports that a survey "from the Afro barometer indicates that 73 per cent of Ghanaians now prefer elections to any other method of selecting their rulers."

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Egyptians return to polls for upper house vote , Aljazeera-Youtube (2012)

This video show that Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood is emerging as the strongest force in the country's new democratic politics as Egyptians head to the polls to vote for members of the upper house of parliament. When the voting is finally over, the group's Freedom and Justice party is expected to be the biggest in both houses of parliament. Islamists are likely to play a significant role in drafting the country's new constitution.

Kuwait: Youth groups play key role in elections, Daily Times (2012)

This news article says that Kuwaiti youth groups buoyed by their success in helping to bring down the previous government and parliament are playing an active role in a general election to achieve their goals for change.

Palestine: Fatah, Hamas delay elections, National Post (2012)

This news article says that the Rival Palestinian movements Fatah and Hamas are delaying implementation of their reconciliation accord, paying lip-service to the deal while each pursues its own agenda, analysts say.

Egypt's army considers moving up presidential elections in face of calls for it to step down, Washington Post (2012)

This news article says that Egypt’s military rulers are considering ways to speed up the transition to civilian rule, including moving up the date for presidential elections, a spokesman for a civilian body that advises the army said Monday.

Egypt sets presidential election rules, BBC (2012)

This news article says that Egypt's governing military council has set out the rules for the country's first presidential election since the uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak. The rules stipulate that candidates have to be born in Egypt to Egyptian parents, not be dual nationals, and not be married to a foreigner. Candidates must also be endorsed by at least 30 MPs or 30,000 eligible voters.

Kuwait: Tribesmen burn tent of Election candidate over "offensive comments" , Nahar Net (2012)

In this news article, hundreds of angry Kuwaiti tribesmen burned down the tent of a controversial candidate standing in general elections this week after he made comments deemed offensive to their clan, witnesses said Tuesday 31 Jan.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi calls for changes to constitution, The Straits Times (2012).

This article discusses Aung San Suu Kyi’s statement on the constitution amendment on her political trip outside Yangon.