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Congo opposition face tricky, not impossible task, Reuters (2011)

This article reports on the political situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. President Joseph Kabila was able to pass the constitutional reform that could bolstered his re-election bid, while opposition parties boycotted the vote. According to the author, these parties will now be able to find a consensus for the next presidential elections, and to put their differences aside to unite around one candidate.

The former pop singer who could be Haiti’s president, The Miami Herald (2011)

This article presents an interview to Michel Martelly and discusses his candidacy as president of Haiti. In this article Martelly outlines the main issues in his electoral programme and discusses the possible solutions to the country's problems.

Japan PM hit by party's local election losses, Reuters (2011)

This article reports on the results of the local elections in Japan. Candidates from the ruling Democratic Party of Japan lost the gubernatorial and mayoral elections held on Sunday (Feb. 6th). The main opposition Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), however, did not succeeded in winning over the electorate: independent candidates prevailed in the polls.

Japan: Kawamura, Omura win in elections, The Japan Times (2011)

This article reports on the results of the local elections in Japan. These elections opened a series of local elections in the country, which represents a major test for the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ). Mayor Takashi Kawamura - former DPJ member - won his re-election bid, and also his ally Hideaki Omura was elected governor of Aichi Prefecture.

Japan's ruling party goes zero for two, The Wall Street Journal (2011)

This article discusses the consequences of the Sunday local elections in Japan. Prime Minister Naoto Kan's popularity hit 30% in public opinion polls last week, and the leading party will face major challenges in the upcoming election year: the Sunday polls were only the first of a long list of regional elections scheduled for 2011.

Irish election favourite refuses to take part in TV debate, The Guardian (2011)

This article reports on the discussions over the televised debates in Ireland. Fine Gael's candidate, Enda Kenny, stated that he will not participate in the televised debate on Ireland's TV3 station, arguing that this debate clashes with his election schedule. Mr. Kenny's two main rivals, Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin and Labour's Eamon Gilmore, strongly criticize his decision. Veteran Irish journalist Vincent Browne will host the TV3 debate.

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UgandaWatch2011.org

This is website was created to allow citizens in Uganda to to share their observations about elections and to provide comprehensive information about elections from a variety of sources. Citizens from all around the country can SMS to report election abuses, ask questions, or praise individuals or groups that are contributing to a good election.

Cape Verdeans vote in parliamentary polls, Reuters (2011)

This article reports on the elections in Cape Verde. Citizens in Cape Verde cast their ballots to elect a new parliament on Sunday (Feb. 6). The incumbent PAICV party and the MPD opposition party are the strongest political forces in the island nation, and they will likely be the only ones in the 72-member parliament. 300,000 people were eligible to vote, and the voting operations and expected to run smoothly.

Cape Verde opposition concedes election defeat, Reuters (2011)

This article reports on the results of the parliamentary elections in Cape Verde. Technical problems prevented official results from being published, but the main opposition party already recognized its defeat. The PAICV party, that has ruled the country for the past decade, won 40 seats in the 72-member parliament and will now form the next government.

Socialist party wins Cape Verde polls, News 24 (2011)

This article reports on the results of the Sunday elections in Cape Verde. The African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV) won an absolute majority of the votes, and Prime Minister Jose Maria Neves expressed his satisfaction and gratitude. Opposition leader Carlos Veiga, 61, acknowledged his party's defeat immediately and congratulated his opponent.

UNDP/IAPSO: Cost-Effective, Transparent Procurement for Elections

Article from the IFES Buyer's Guide to Election Suppliers on lessons learned during the procurement of new election technology for the Democratic Republic of Congo.

EC team to visit Bengal again, will probe Left, The Indian Express (2011)

This article reports on the decision of the Indian Election Commission to send once again a six-member expert team to West Bengal. The EC decided to send the team after receiving complaints from Left MPs. An expert team recently visited the state to to study law and order situation, but the Left party argued that this team investigated only on complaints raised by Trinamool Congress.

Bulgarian Ruling Party Announces 47 Mayor Runners, novinite.com (2011)

47 mayor candidates were presented before the Bulgarian media by the ruling GERB party for local elections on 23 October. A total of 22 of the selected candidates are incumbents.

Poland plans parliamentary election on October 9, Reuters (2011)

Poland`s president Bronislaw Komorowski plans to call a parliamentary election for October 9. Surveys show Prime Minister Donald Tusk`s party has the chance to become the first party after 1989 to win a second consecutive term in power.

Kurdish success in Turkey's elections, The Guardian (2011)

During the last parliamentary elections 36 Kurdish politicians were elected, nearly doubling the number of Kurdish representatives in parliament since the previous election. It can be considered as the first steps to admit the Kurdish minority which is essential regarding Turkey`s wish to join the EU.

Russia`s approaching nonelection, The New York Times (2011)

Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin left open which one of them will run for president next March but according to them they will reach a decision together. The tandem is likely to announce its presidential candidate only after the parliamentary election has been squared away.

Putin says Russian 2012 election will be dirty, Reuters (2011)

Putin will play a significant role in forthcoming elections in Russia although nor did him neither the current president Dmitry Medvedev reveal which of them will run in the March 2012 presidential election.