ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Afghanistan's parliamentary election: Not exactly a ringing endorsement, The Economist (2010)

The same problems repeated in the parliamentary election as too little was done to clean up the electoral machinery of Afghanistan after the flawed presidential election last year. There are 5 million more voter cards than actual voters is an example. However, things have actually got worse as the Electoral Complaints Commission has lost much of its independence and neither President Hamid Karzai nor any of his international allies wants to look deeply into accusations or irregularities.

Positive changes made in Jordanian elections procedures, but concerns remain for Nov. 9 polls. NDI (2010)

This article describes that while a number of improvements have been made in Jordan’s electoral process in preparation for parliamentary elections on Nov. 9, challenges remain to overcome voter apathy and cynicism to ensure a meaningful poll, according to the findings of a NDI pre-election assessment delegation.

Statement of the pre-election assessment delegation of the National Democratic Institute regarding Jordan’s November 9, 2010 parliamentary elections, NDI (2010)

This statement was issued by the NDI on 19 Sep 2010, to follow up the preparations made for the Jordanian Parliamentary elections to be held in 9 Nov 2010.

Jordan: House votes to refer elections draft to legal panel, Jordan News Agency Petra (2012)

The Lower House on Tuesday 10 April, referred the 2012 elections draft law to its legal committee despite protests by some lawmakers who had demanded the bill be repealed, saying it does not answer to reform requirements or help to build a modern civil state. The law in question embraces a mixed electoral system featuring a majority vote in the governorates and a closed proportional list at the national level, while raising House seats to 138, including 15 designated for the women's quota.

Rapport du directeur général des élections du Canada sur la 41e élection générale du 2 mai 2011

 

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Zimbabwe: MDC-T ‘big guns’ unchallenged in party primaries,

In this article, A number of the MDC-T top officials are not facing any challenges for the party primaries.

South Africa: Opposition parties hope to change face of politics, SABC (2013)

It this article, Opposition parties say 2013 is a crucial year for changing the face of politics. It is reported that parties are to unify under one banner to take on the ANC at the 2014 polls.

Zambia: Priscilla Mulenga Isaac Appointed ECZ Elections Director, All Africa (2010)

The article reports on the appointment of Priscilla Mulenga Isaac as the director of election. Ms Isaac has been the deputy director since 2002. She joined the Electoral Commission of Zambia in 2000 as public relations officer. Her appointment is with effect from 01 April 2011.

Bolivia: Regional Election Campaign Begins in Bolivia, Escambray (2010)

The electoral campaign of parties and citizen groups for regional elections on April 4 will begin officially in Bolivia.

Bolivia: Bolivia Registers New Electors, Prensa Latina (2010)

Bolivian National Electoral Court (CNE) confirmed on Tuesday the registration of 153,000 new voters for regional and municipal elections that will take place on April 4.

Colombia:Colombia fails to promote Andean Parliament elections, CR (2010)

Colombians who are running for the Andean Parliament have complained of the lack of advertising or information given to the public about the institution's upcoming elections.

Court puts Ukraine election results on hold (ABS-CBN News) 2010

KIEV, Ukraine - A top Ukrainian court said Wednesday it has put on hold the results of presidential elections won by Viktor Yanukovych until it finishes hearing a case challenging the polls by his rival Yulia Tymoshenko.

Sao Tome and Principe: Thunder blames the Government for Elections' delay, Tela non (2010)

The opposition candidate Patrice Thunder blames the Government of Rafael Branco for the serious delays in the Elections

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3 Madagascar candidates may face sanctions, News24 (2013)

In this article, President, Andry Rajoelina, Lalao Ravalomanana who is the wife of former President, Marc Ravalomanana and ex-president, Didier Ratsiraka face sanction from the European Union, the United States and the African Union unless they withdraw from a planned election.

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Présidentielle sénégalaise-Dossier RFI (2012)

Lien sur la presidentielle sénégalaise

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