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ACE Electoral News

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.

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UNDP Democratic Republic of the Congo

This link leads to the UNDP DRC page. The content of the site is in French.

UNDP Democratic People's Republic of Korea

This link leads to the UNDP Democratic People's Republic of Korea page.

Belgium: 450 days after election, still no govt in Belgium, The Associated Press (2011)

Since the election of June 13 2010, Belgium parliamentarians were unable to form a government. According to the article, the Dutch and French speaking political parties are still unable to reach an agreement.

Belgium: Belgium Tries to Jump-Start Coalition Talks, The Wall Street Journal (2011)

The article gives an overview of the negotiations undertaken by Elio di Rupo, the French speaking Socialist party leader, to end the federal government crisis, tackle socioeconomic problems and arrange territorial disputes around the Brussels area.

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South Africa: ANC moves Youth League hearing, IOL (2011)

The ANC has changed the venue for the ANC Youth League disciplinary hearing. In a statement realised by ANC national disciplinary committee chairman, Derek Hanekom, the ANC said disruptions caused last week has resolved to move the venue for the hearing.

Zimbabwe: Mugabe says elections to be held in 2012, SW Africa News (2011)

It is reported that Zimbabwe President, Robert Mugabe has stated that the country will have elections early next year. It is said that President Mugabe told ZANU PF’s National Consultative Assembly that elections will be held after a new constitution has been adopted.

Thailand: PM reinforces vow for early election, Bangkok Post (2010).

This article discusses statement by Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to have elections at the end of 2011.

Malaysia: 246,962 Register As Voters, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses total of 246,962 voters that have registered from July-September 2010 as announced by Election Commission.

Myanmar may free Suu Kyi after polls, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses comments during the ASEAN meeting on the possibility of Aung San Suu Kyi’s release after November 7 elections.

Burma minorities protest over vote blacklist, Australia Network News (2010).

This article discusses villagers from Shan, Karen and Mon minority groups who called out to boycott the November 7 Myanmar elections.

Myanmar: Election Commission Video Misstates the Law, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses voter education videos on advance voting featured by Myanmar Election Commission.

Singapore: Constitution (2010).

This is the constitution of the Republic of Singapore.

Singapore: Parliamentary Elections Act (2010).

This is the Singapore Parliamentary Elections Act.

Victory for Comoros Island’s Democracy, VOA News (2010)

"The Constitutional Court was right to annul the law extending President Mohamed Abdallah Sambi's term", a prominent member of Comoros Island’s opposition coalition says .

International observers welcome Somaliland election commitment, Ekklesia (2010)

The UK-based team coordinating election observers for the delayed presidential elections in the internationally unrecognised Republic of Somaliland, have welcomed the recent announcement by the country’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) that the vote has officially been scheduled for 26 June 2010.