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ACE Electoral News

Prior to parliamentary elections in Armenia OSCE Office launches guide for voters on political parties, OSCE (2012)

An OSCE-supported guidebook summarizing the platforms, activities and goals of political parties running for 6 May parliamentary elections in Armenia was presented in Yerevan, Armenia.

ICES experts to monitor Armenian parliamentary elections, panarmenian (2012)

The Central Election Commission of Armenia accredited the observer mission of International expert Center for Electoral Systems (ICES) with 20 independent experts from EU member-countries, the U.S. and Israel to observe forthcoming parliamentary elections on May 6, 2012.

Elections Chief Admits Astrakhan Violations, the Moscow Times (2012)

Elections chief Vladimir Churov announcing widespread procedural violation during the March 4 Astrakhan's mayoral election after the claim of the candidate Oleg Shein who after lost election announced a hunger strike.

Comoros electoral chief changed two weeks before vote, Radio Netherlands (2010)

This news is about the electoral commission in the coup-prone Indian Ocean archipelago of the Comoros has changed its chairman two weeks ahead of presidential polls.

Haitians elect president in delayed second round, BBC News (2011)

The article discusses Haitian presidential elections held on Sunday 20 March. The vote counting is still ongoing.

Counting under way in Haiti's delayed presidential poll, BBC News (2011)

The article describes the process of vote counting after Haiti's presidential elections. Preliminary results are expected on 31 March with final results not set to be confirmed until 16 April.

Benin’s Yayi wins re-election: vote commission allwestafrica.com (2011)

This week-end, the candidat president Mr. Boni Yayi has won the presidential election with 53% of the votes. But the opposition is contesting the results, while waiting for the constitutional court to validate the results.

Zimbabwe monitors: March polls not on, News24 (2012)

In this article, Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), an independent monitoring group in Zimbabwe says it is impossible to hold free and fair elections in March. This comes after a call by President Robert Mugabe, for election to be held in March next year.

Mexicans in new protest at Pena Nieto election victory, BBC News (2012)

The recent elections in Mexico are being contested in mass protests in which the President Elect has been accused of vote buying and fraud. This week of protests arises after a short pause from demonstrations after the election results were announced.

Tunisia: President Fouad Mebazaa calls election, BBC (2011)

In this news article; Tunisia's interim president Fouad Mebazaa has announced details of new elections promised after the overthrow of President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali. Mr Mebazaa said voting for a council of representatives to rewrite the constitution would be held by 24 July.

Iraq: Kurdistan president Barzani calls for early provincial Election, Bloomberg (2011)

This news article is about the call from Massoud Barzani, president of Iraqi Kurdistan, for early elections in the semi-autonomous region after days of protests demanding better services and more accountability from elected officials.

Angola: President Hails Re-Election of Party Women Wing Secretary, AllAfrica (2011)

The article reports on the re-election of a women as secretary general of the ruling party women wing. It is reported that this is the third consecutive re-election of Luzia Inglês as secretary general.

Yemen: President offered smooth exit, Aljazeera (2011)

This news article says, Yemen's opposition and clerics have offered president Ali Abdullah Saleh a smooth exit from power this year, but protesters staged new demonstrations and continue to demand his immediate ouster. The plan, agreed on at a meeting of opposition groups and religious scholars, seeks to end the country's political crisis and make sure Saleh steps down by the end of 2011.

South Africa: IEC confident municipal elections will not be marred by voter apathy, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the preparedness of the IEC on the upcoming local government elections. It is reported that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is not worried about voter apathy.

South Africa: Bam assures IEC will remain accountable and transparent, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) work and readiness relating to the upcoming local government elections. In her speech, the Chairperson of the IEC ,Dr Brigalia Bam assured all that the IEC will remain accountable and transparent.

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South Africa: Election dates announced, IOL (2011)

The article reports on the election date for the upcoming local government elections. It is reported that South Africans will go to poll on the 18th May 2011.

South Africa: IEC Mpumalanga expecting 100 000 registrations this weekend, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the registration target by one of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) provincial offices.

Botswana hosts international elections symposium, Mmegi (2011)

The article reports on the upcoming GEO conference in Botswana. It is reported that Botswana President, Ian Khama will officially open the conference

OSCE/ODIHR opens mission to assess parliamentary elections in Estonia, Financial Times (2011)

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on February 21 opened an election assessment mission for the parliamentary elections to be held in the Estonia on 6 March.