ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

South Africa: Leaders should be politically mature, IOL (2012)

This news article is about views of one of the ANC executive committee members, Fikile Mbalula, written in his personal capacity. He says the ANC leadership should be appointed against a backdrop of the challenges facing the party. This challenges includes, unemployment, education and health.

Indonesia: Poll watchdog calls for stern actions over violations, The Jakarta Post (2012).

This article discusses the call out made by the Jakarta branch of the Independent Elections Monitoring Committee for the Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) to take actions on irregularities found in support gathered by gubernatorial independent candidates.

Philippines: Voter education in high school pushed, Business World Online (2012).

This article discusses a bill to include voter education in high school curriculum. House Bill (HB) 5784 seek to to strengthen patriotism and nationalism among youth in the Philippines.

Saleh hands "difficult phase" over to new Yemen, Reuters (2012)

Thi news article says that Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi took office after elections last week in which he was the sole candidate to replace Saleh, the target of mass protests that came to be matched by open warfare among rival wings of Yemen's military and tribal militias.

Last Anti-Putin Rally Before Russian Election, skynews (2012)

Anti-Putin demonstrators have formed a human chain in Moscow for the last big protest before presidential election. The presidential election will take place on March 4.

Facing hostility, Putin to win the Kremlin - poll, reuters (2012)

Vladimir Putin is expected to win two thirds of the vote in a March presidential election. However, a significant minority of Russians are unhappy with the political system crafted by Putin.

EU Denounces Burma's Election, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses European Parliament (EP) who asked Myanmar to repeal its electoral law in order to open the political process.

Thailand: Early Thai election possible - finance minister, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the statement of Thailand’s finance minister of the possibility to hold fresh elections as early as November.

Thai government talks reconciliation as troops to pull back, Reuters (2010).

This article discusses Thailand's government national reconciliation process but would not commit to early election date.

Malaysia: MACC Receives Complaints On Money Politics In Sibu And Hulu Selangor By-elections, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the complaints on money politics occurred in Sibu and Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-elections as received by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

Philippines: Comelec to review conduct of automated polls, The Philippine Star (2010).

This article discusses the comprehensive review of the first automated elections in Philippines conducted by Commission on Elections (Comelec).

Count to Wrap Up Soon: Philippine Lawmakers, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses the possibility of the delay on the proclamation of winners for May 10 Presidential and vice presidential elections.

Indonesia: Coalition Mulls Cementing Longer-Term Political Alliance Based on Malay Model, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses Indonesia’s Democrat-led ruling coalition which are broaching for more solid grouping based on the Malaysian National Front, while experts stated that coalition secretariat would not last and to maintain it would be dangerous to Indonesian democracy.

Indonesia: Minister Sets Sights on 2019 for Nationwide E-Voting, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses the statement made by Home Affairs Minister as regards with Indonesia's readiness for e-voting in 2014 and 2019.

Leading Indonesia Party Elects Reformist Chairman, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the election of chairman for Democrat Party that won by Anas Urbaningrum.

Delayed Burundi Vote Monday, VOA (2010)

Elections in Burundi originally scheduled to begin on Friday were postponed due to logistical problems. A sufficient number of voting cards are now available and voting will begin on Monday.

Nigeria:AC to President Jonathan: Don't appoint Akunyili electoral umpire , Afrique en ligne (2010)

This article discusses media speculation that current Information and Communication Minister Dora Akunyili will be appointed as the Chairperson of INEC. Some are criticizing the choice, given Akunyili strong party affiliation.

Electioneering campaign for Senatorial election begins in Gabon, Afrique en ligne (2010)

This article discusses the beginning of election campaigns in the race for seats in the Gabonese Senate.

Solomon Islands:A return to basics... The only way to move forward, Solomon Star (2010)

This article discusses potential dates for the upcoming elections in the Solomon Islands. It discusses in the increase in political parties that have registered to contest the election.

Trinidad and Tobago:Battle between PNM and coalition forces,Trinidad and Tobago Guardian (2010)

This article discusses the close race expected in the Trinidad and Tobago election that takes place today. It also discusses some of the parties and candidates contesting the election.