ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

In Haiti, officials promise fixes ahead of March runoff election, The Miami Herald (2011)

This article reports on the preparations for the upcoming runoff elections in Haiti. A series of measures have been implemented by the Provisional Electoral Council to guarantee fair and free elections. A 24-hour call center, for example, has been created to answer questions from voters, and new requirements for poll workers have been established. Many observers, however, doubt whether the new measures will boost voters' confidence and prevent fraud and disorganization.

Estonia: Laar: IRL Will Not Be a Pushover in Coalition Talks, ERR News (2011)

The article discusses the formation of the Estonian government after 6 March elections. Two right-wing parties, IRL and Reform Party have been negotiating to form a coalition government.

Manigat campaigns on her own terms for Haiti presidency, The Miami Herald (2011)

This article reports on the electoral campaign for the runoff presidential election in Haiti. The author describes and comments Mirlande Manigat's campaign, a 70-year-old former First Lady. Both candidates, Mrs Manigat and pop-singer Michel “Sweet Micky’’ Martelly, have very good chances of winning.

Estonia: E-Voting Architect Stands by His Creation, ERR News (2011)

The article discusses the potential flaw in Estonian e-voting system. The designer of the system admits that it may not be perfect but sees no reason to give up e-voting in Estonia.

Haiti: Michel Martelly backed by losing candidates, BBC News (2011)

This article reports on the electoral campaign in Haiti. In a joint statement, five losing candidates of the first round presidential election announced their support to Michel Martelly, praising his openness in the campaign and his promises to promote democracy and development.

Estonia: Police Close Vote-Buying Case, ERR News (2011)

The article discusses investigations of possible vote-buying in Estonian elections. A candidate of winning IRL party was accused vote-buying by the Centre Party. The police has closed the investigation as the information was not corraborated.

Haiti: UN plans to reinforce police for presidential run-off elections, UN News Centre (2011)

This article reports on the preparations for the elections in Haiti. For the upcoming presidential runoff (March 20), the UN police force in the country is planning to reinforce its support of national police. Apart from its police component (3,500), the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti has about 8,500 peacekeeping troops.

South Africa: De Lille named DA's mayoral candidate for Cape Town, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the nomination of Patricia de Lille, leader of the Independent Democrats as the Democratic Alliance's (DA's) mayoral candidate for Cape Town.

South Africa: Service delivery tops KZN election debate, SABCNews (2011)`

The article reports on the first election debate held by the SABC in KwaZulu-Natal Province. Amongst other issues, service delivery, housing, the role of the youth and drug abuse were topping the procedings.

Zimbabwe: MDC-T primary elections to be held in April, SW Radio Africa (2013)

In this article, Nelson Chamisa, MDC-T national organizing secretary, reveals that the party will hold its primaries mid-April. It is expected that this elections will be the most competitive primary elections in the history of the MDC-T, since its formation.

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Slovenia: OSCE/ODIHR Election Assessment Mission Final Report, OSCE (2012)

Report on early elections of the National Assembly, 4 December 2011

Jamaica:150 candidates nominated for December 29 election, Jamaica Observer (2011)

Preliminary counts indicate that 150 candidates were nominated on Monday to contest the December 29 Parliamentary Elections in Jamaica. The Director of Elections has reported that the nomination proceedings were incident free.

Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo bans UN radio broadcasts. BBC News (2011)

The article discusses Ivory Coast leader Gbagbo's decision to ban UN radio broadcasts. Gbagbo has refused to stand down after November election which was won by his competitor Ouattara according to international community. Citizens' access to international media has been curtailed since the election results came out.

Japanese vote in general election, BBC News (2012)

Elections in Japan challenge the current Prime Minister amid growing tensions with China.

Egypt constitution: First round of referendum ends, BBC News (2012)

Voting has closed in Egypt's Constitutional Referendum which saw a high rate of turnout among Egyptian citizens.

No Overseas Observers for Bermuda Election, Royal Gazette (2012)

The British Government has encouraged the allowance of electoral observers in Bermuda's upcoming elections.

Philippines: Statement of Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda: On the postponement of the ARMM elections and its synchronization with the National Elections in 2013, Office of Presidential Spokeperson (2011)

This is a release from presidential spokesperson which reports that ARMM election will be postponed and be synchronized with the National Election in 2013. The synchronization will eliminate transactional politics, open the way for clean, honest elections in the region and help ensure that basic services will be delivered to the people of the ARMM. Postponing the ARMM election also helps the government to continue the reform in the region.

Lesotho: ‘DC tried to negotiate with LCD’, Public Eye Daily (2012)

In this article, Democratic Congress (DC) leader and former prime minister, Dr Pakalitha Mosisili accuses Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) of abandoning the negotiation process. He said the two parties were negotiating a deal to become a coalition government only to find out the LCD, All Basotho Congress (ABC) and Basotho National Party (BNP) had formed a coalition government.

Angola: CICA committed to civic education, Angop (2012)

In this article, secretary-general of the Angolan Christian Churches Council (CICA), Luis Nguimbi said his organisation has set up a team tasked with supporting actions relating to the electoral process. He said this is in view of the general elections scheduled for August 31.