ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Botswana: BDP infighting delays top appointment, Mmegi (2011)

It is reported that infighting between members of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has resulted in delay in filling the vacant position of executive secretary.

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South Africa: Leadership change is no sin – Mashatile, City Press (2012)

As the ANC elective conference draws close, members are also declaring who they will elect to lead the party. In this article, ANC Gauteng chairperson, Paul Mashatile addresses a large crowd of ANC Youth League (ANCYL) supporters telling them leadership change is no sin.

South Africa: Mangaung 'a numbers game', Times Live (2012)

In this article, the ANC release it membership status per province. These membership figures, will be used to determine the number of delegates who will represent provinces later this year at the ANC's elective conference in Mangaung, the Free State, in December.

Nigeria: Grand coalition of election observers to be launched in Nigeria Afrique en ligne (Fevrier 2011)

In order to secure the electoral processes in the sub-region, a coalition of observers known as the West African Election Observers Network (WAEON) has been put in place in Abuja to provide technical support for non-partisan election.

Hong Kong: Chief Executive Election Guidelines (2012)

The electoral guidelines for the election of a Chief Executive in Hong Kong. This is the official translation and was updated in 2012

Israel: Summary of laws related to elections (2012)

A summary of Israeli laws related to elections

Elections 2009 - Some Voters Undecided on Casting Their Ballot, AEP (2009)

With only one week left before the Presidential and National elections take place, there are mixed feelings amongst the public about voting, with some having total apathy, while others are actively involved and campaigning for their favoured political parties.

Namibia’s Swapo Party Set to Extend Its Rule as Voting Begins, Bloomberg (2009)

Namibians began voting today in elections that the South West African People’s Organization, which led the nation’s fight for independence, is favourite to win, extending its hold on power since 1990.

Parties wrap up in Karas, New Era (2009)

Although political parties can continue to campaign until November 25, most reported that they have wrapped up their activities, and are ready for the polls.

Polling ends in Nambia, counting begins, AEP (2009)

Voting has officially ended in Namibia’s 2009 presidential and parliamentary elections. Counting has already started in most polling stations across the country.

Earliest result expected Tuesday, AEP (2009)

Namibia flagEarliest result expected Tuesday, Although voting ends officially Saturday eveningat 21:00 hours, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has said that the earliest result will only be expected on Tuesday

Mozambique opposition party demands fresh election, Reuters (2009)

Mozambique's main opposition party, Renamo, on Tuesday rejected the election victory of President Armando Guebuza, saying a fresh poll must be held because last month's vote was rigged.

Kenya:Rift Valley MPs woo Western ahead of 2012, The Standard(2009)

Rift Valley MPs trooped to Western and declared interest in forming an alliance with the province ahead of the 2012 General Election. They said it was evident their friendship with Nyanza Province was "in the red" following a fallout between them and Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

Uganda: ‘Rwandans want to vote in Ntungamo’, Monitor Online (2009)

Ntungamo Resident District Commissioner Peter Kibondo Rwakifari has dismissed claims that Rwandan nationals were registering as voters in Ruhaama and Rushenyi constituencies. The RDC was responding to fears expressed by residents in the areas that Rwandans are crossing over to register for the forthcoming general elections, arguing that this may create more ghost voters.

Swiss voters back ban on minarets, BBC News (2009)

In the most recent referendum, more than 57% of Swiss voters supported the proposal backed by the Swiss People's Party to ban the construction of minarets.

Uruguay:Exit polls: Ex-guerrilla wins Uruguay presidency, CNN (2009)

Jose "Pepe" Mujica won Uruguay's presidential runoff election Sunday, exit polls showed.

Myanmar: Tokyo Support for NLD Stand on 2010 Election

This article deals with the support for National League for Democracy (NLD) for its participation in the election planned for 2010 from participants in a symposium in Tokyo.

Myanmar: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow, The Irrawaddy (2009).

This article deals with political parties in Myanmar since the election held in 1922.

Uruguay: U.S. congratulates Jose Mujica on election as Uruguay president,RIA Novosti (2009)

The U.S goverment congratuladed to the former new President of Uruguay, Jose Mujica.