ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Libya's new rulers set out steps to elections, Reuters (2011)

In this news article; Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) has set out steps leading to democratic elections monitored by the United Nations within 18 months.

Liberian voters reject all 4 proposed constitutional changes; presidential poll set for Oct. Washington Post (2011)

In Liberia the referendum to change 4 points of the constitution such as the candidate’s residency, and the retirement of the judges did not pass. None of the 04 points did get two third of the votes.

Kenya: Political parties’ tribunal members take oath of office, (2011)ws (20110

This article talks of the newly formed Political parties tribunal that were appointed by the Chief Justic ein accordance withe the Political Parties Act 2007on 17th December and gazetted on 24th December 2010. The tribunal members consisting of a chairperson and two other members took office after they were sworn in by the Chief Justice.

South Africa: Two-thirds majority unhealthy - Zille, IOL (2013)

In this article, DA leader Helen Zille, says two-thirds majority unhealthy for a constitutional democracy.

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Pakistan: SC seeks ECP, Nadra’s comments on dubious voters, The News International (2011)

The article discusses preparations for elections in Pakistan. The Election Commission had found that over 37 million voters registered in 2007 were either duplicated, multipliplicated or bogus entries.

Samoa’s ruling HRPP elects party leader and country’s prime minister, Radio New Zealand (2011)

The article discusses government formation in Samoa after general elections. The ruling party HRPP has re-elected Tuilapea Sailele Malielegaoi as its leader and country's Prime Minister.

Haiti election: Second round line-up to be announced, BBC News (2011)

This article reports on the latest updates from Haiti. The country is waiting for the release of the final results of the disputed November elections, which will determine who will compete in the runoff presidential election. The second round, originally scheduled for January, is now set for March 20.

Mood tense in Haiti ahead of election results, The Miami Herald (2011)

This article reports on the political situation in Haiti. The final results of the November elections will be announced shortly, and many citizens fear that new riots will broke out in the streets. When the preliminary results were announced on December 7, supporters of the presidential candidate Michel Martelly marched in the streets for his exclusion from the presidential runoff.

Votes counted to find out who will contest presidency, The Independent (2011)

These article reports on the announcement of the final results of the November elections in Haiti. The final results are expected to put an end to the controversies surrounding the poll, and announce the two candidate who will run in the second round of the presidential election.

Edgy Haiti waits to see who will contest presidency, Reuters (2011)

This article reports on the Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council's announcement of the definitive results of the November 28 presidential election. The second round is scheduled for March 20, but it is not clear who will compete in the election. Jude Celestin's election has been strongly criticized by the report of the experts team of the Organization of the American States (OAS), and Michel Martelly will likely take his place to run against Mirlande Manigat.

Ireland: Election campaigns get underway, TV3 (2011)

This article reports on the beginning of the election campaign in Ireland. The three biggest parties launched their campaigns yesterday (February 2nd), and they will now carry out tours around the country.

Ireland: Election is Fine Gael's and Labour Party's for the taking, poll shows, The Irish Times (2011)

This article reports on the latest opinion poll carried out in Ireland. According to the poll, Fine Gael is leading the electoral race with 33%. On the other hand, the Labour Party is supported by 24% of the people interviewed and Fianna Fáil is at an all-time low, 15%. The poll also showed the rise of the Independent and Other (15%), and the fall of the Green Party (1% - its lowest since 2008).

French Polynesia politician to contest election from jail, Radio New Zealand International (2011)

This article reports on Emile Vernaudon's decision to contest this month's municipal election in French Polynesia from jail. Mr Vernaudon and 11 other candidates were sentenced for the abuse of funds at the state-owned telecommunications company. Three years ago, Mr Vernaudon made legal history by becoming the first person under French jurisdiction to be elected mayor while still in jail (but he then lost his position for a conviction of corruption).

Nepal to vote again to elect new PM, BBC News (2011)

The article discusses the latest attempt to elect a new PM in Nepal. Because altogether 16 attempts to elect the new leader have failed, the parliamentarians agreed to change the election procedure. The parliament will vote on four candidates from the major political parties in Nepal. A caretaker government has run the country since June when the former prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal resigned.

New Zealand: November MMP referendum date welcomed, New Zealand News UK (2011)

The article discusses the New Zealand electoral system referendum which will take place at the same time with the general election on November 26. Mixed Member Proportional representation system has been in place since 1993 and the question of the referendum in 2011 is whether to retain it or not. The campaign for the current MMP system welcomes the referendum date.

Ivory Coast: Washington hopes AU panel will tell Gbagbo to go, Reuters (2011)

The article summarizes the objectives of the African Union panel formed to solve the political crisis in Ivory Coast. The former president Laurent Gbagbo was defeated by the opposition candidate Alassane Ouattara in a November 28 presidential election, but Gbagbo has defied international condemnation and Western sanctions and refuses to go.