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Croatian SDP leader Milanovic calls for early parliamentary elections after resignation PM, EuropeanForum.net (2012)

Leader of Croatia’s Social Democratic Party calls for early parliamentary elections after resignation of the Prime Minister, claiming that Croatia need new political direction.

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IFES Sudan

This link leads to the IFES Sudan country page.

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St. Kitts & Nevis:Opposition candidate files petition challenging results, CARICOM News Network (2011).

Following his defeat in the July 11 Nevis island Administration (NIA) elections, and subsequent allegations of irregularities in the electoral process, the Deputy leader of the main opposition Concerned Citizens Movement (CCM), Mark Brantley, has filed a petition in the courts challenging the results.

Latvia: OSCE/ODIHR opens limited observation mission for Latvian early parliamentary elections, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (2011)

The press release reports that the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights will take part in a limited observation mission in Latvia for the next elections to be held on September 17.

South Africa: ANC turns the screws on rioters, Times Live (2011)

The ANC has vowed to deal with those involved in burning ANC flags and T-shirts and "ill-discipline". This acts of violence were seen last week's during the disciplinary hearing of ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema. It is reported the ANC will focus on those who mobilised people to embark on the violent protest. The Party said it was also aware of ANC Youth League holding provincial general council meetings throughout the country.

South Africa: Keep leadership debate alive: ANC, IOL (2011)

It is reported that ANC's Gauteng secretary, David Makhura on Wednesday said that the discussion about future party leaders must be left open. It is said that the ANC national executive committee (NEC) had decided to leave branches to decide for themselves on leadership choices.

Somalia: leaders plan for elections to replace transitional government

In this news article; Somali leaders have adopted a political "road map" for reforms that will culminate in elections within a year for a government that will replace a string of transitional regimes in a country blighted by conflict, instability and now famine.

Morocco's new constitution and upcoming general Elections, Morocco Board (2011)

An analytic article by Dr. Hussein Ben Kirat on Moroccan news constitution and the general Elections.

Singapore Gearing Up For Election, Bernama (2011)

This article discusses Singapore’s preparation for the coming general election in February 2011. The ruling party, PAP, had recently introduced its first batch of candidates.

Thailand: Thai Lower House to start vetting bills for new election, Brunei Times (2011)

This article notes that the Thai’s lower house will deliberate the three draft bills needed for holding the general election in the coming week. The three bills are bills Election Commission, political parties, and election of members of the House of Representatives.

Philippines: Registration for ARMM polls to start Monday, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2011)

This article notes that the COMELEC will begin the process of voters registration for the ARMM polls on 21 March 2011 , despite the plans to postpone the election scheduled on August 2011.

South Africa: Municipal Demarcation Board FAQs

Frequently asked questions page of South Africa's Municipal Demarcation Board, which deals with the countries boundary delimitation issues.

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South Africa: Electoral Commission of South Africa

Also known as the Independent Electoral Commission. Home website of South Africa's EMB

South Africa: Electoral Commission of South Africa -- How to Register and Vote Abroad

Information from the South African EMB website on how to register to vote abroad.

South Africa: Electoral Commission of South Africa -- Party Funding

Rules on funding for the Political Parties of South Africa. EMB website.