ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Sorbonne-educated Agatha Christie fan becomes Haiti election favourite, The Telegraph (2010)

This article presents the front-runner of the presidential election in Haiti. Mirlande Manigat, a 70-year-old Sorbonne-educated academic, has emerged as favorite to win the initial round of a presidential election in Haiti.

Nigeria: Armed forces ready for 2011 elections -Kayode, The Nigerian Tribune (2010)

This article reports on the preparations for the upcoming elections in Nigeria. The Minister of Defence, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, stated that the armed forces are ready to deploy ll logistics to ensure the smooth conduct of the general election.

Unsuccessful Tonga party eyes next election, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the aftermath of the elections in Tonga. The Paati Langufonua Tu’uloa’s spokesperson, Sione Fonua, stated that his party already started recruiting new and more qualified candidates for 2014.

Reserved seats for women in PNG now less likely by next election, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the current discussions about the introduction of reserved seats for women in Papua New Guinea. Apparently, the MPs refused to support the bill over a provision, added at the last minute, tying the reserved seats to provincial governorships.

Moldova elections fail to break political stalemate (WAZ, 2010)

The results of Moldova's general election, may not break the political stalemate that has continued for the past year and a half.

New social-democratic party emerges in Uzbekistan, Uznews (2010)

The article reports about establishment of a new political party in Uzbekistan, Tashkent region. The new party, "People's Interest" was initiated by a group of civic activists, workers and farmers. According to its initiators, the party should become an alternative to the existing parties that were set up on orders from top down.

Philippines: Poll fraud probe won’t delay proclamation of president, VP, officials say, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses the proclamation of the election result for president and vice-president despite ongoing investigation on alleged irregularities.

Philippines: Comelec lauds PNP for keeping polls ‘peaceful’, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses the implementation of Philippine National Police (PNP) for “good" and “peaceful" May 10 automated polls.

Philippines: Poll results vary owing to different computer specs, GMA News (2010).

his article discusses the difference of poll results released by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) with the ones announced by non-government organizations.

Myanmar: Post-election Threats to Ethnic Areas, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article analyzes potential conflict in ethnic areas in Burma in a post-election context.

Indonesia encouraging Myanmar on reform agenda, Antara News (2010).

This article discusses support from Indonesia for Myanmar reform agenda in connection with the 2010 general elections.

Indonesia: RI working towards e-voting, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses the potential for implementing the e voting system in the 2014 Indonesia general elections and its problems.

Canada: Election-finance poison pill threatens three cabinet ministers, The Globe and Mail (2010)

Three Tories Cabinet members are accused of orchestrating a scheme to exceede the campaign spending limit during the 2006 federal election. Furthermore, 65 Tories are also accused of claimining reimbursements for money that they never spent. Elections Canada is still investigating.

Belize's Elections and boundaries chairman in Africa, The Guardian (2010)

The Chairman of the Elections and Boudaries Commission of Belize, Mr Alberto August, is in Ghana for the Commonwealth Conference for Heads of Election Management Bodies. Fifty two participants will be attending the Conference.

Dominica: Boycott by-elections - Astaphan advices United Workers Party supporters, Dominica News (2010)

The United Workers Party is planning to boycott the by-elections in the Salisbury and Marigot constituencies. Dominicans will go to the polls sometime in July, as a consequence of the resignations of two members of the parliament.

Indian voting machine 'hacked', Times of India (2010)

Researchers at the University of Michigan easily 'hacked' an Indian electronic voting machine. The scientists were able to changed the results just by sending text messages from a mobile.

Trinidad and Tobago: Jack happy with police Elections and Boundaries Commission plans, Trinidad Express (2010)

Jack Warner, the UN Congress chairman, congratulated the Police Service in Trinidad and Tobago for their work to ensure fair and incident-free elections on Monday.

Hong Kong: Protest Vote, The Economist (2010)

On May 16, all five of the pro-democracy politicians who resigned in January were re-elected. The conservatives, supported by the Chinese Communist Party, and the Democratic Party boycotted the elections.

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Papua New Guinea: PNG Opposition against reserved seats for women, Radio Australia News (2010)

This is an interview to Dame Carol Kidu, Minister for Community Development and women rights campaigner. The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Mekere Morauta, presented an amendment to the Constitutions to introduce reserved seat for women in the parliament, but this was highly criticized.