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Botswana: BOFEPUSU assures united opposition of votes, Mmegi (2011)

An umbrella organisation comprising five public sector unions in Botswana, BOFEPUSU has promised the united opposition of its vote in the 2014 general elections.

Zimbabwe: We need peace during talks, IOL (2010)

The article reports on the call for peace byZimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai during the ongoing talks. The country is currently in the process of drafting a new constitution.

Calls for former Cook Islands PM to support candidate who won run-off vote, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the Democratic Party candidate for the upcoming elections in Cook Islands. The party asked Prime Minister, Sir Terepai Maoate, to support the candidate from his constituency, Mann Short. In May, Sir Terepai was nominated to run in this constituency, but members of the party protested his nomination and requested a new primary elections. Mann Short defeated Sir Terepai by a slight margin (172 against 162) on Thursday.

Cooks Democratic Party candidate to seek only two terms, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on announcement made by the candidate of the Democratic Party about his political career. Mann Short, who won the party primaries last week, stated that, if elected in the next month's elections, he will limit his political career to just two terms, explaining that he does not believe in MPs holding on to seats for many years. In the party selection, Mr Mann defeated incumbent Prime Minister Terepai Maoate, who held his seat for 25 years.

Cooks Democratic Party gears up for November election, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the electoral campaign of the Democratic Party in Cook Islands. The party will officially launch its campaign today, and will shortly release its manifesto for the forthcoming electoral campaign.

Samoa’s HRPP to consider whether to accept new candidate, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the Human Rights Protection Party's discussions on whether or not to accept a new candidate. The new candidate should replace the current MP and deputy Prime Minister, Misa Telefoni, who announced her decision not to run for the next elections.

District court judge in Samoa will run as a candidate in next year’s election, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the decision of Judge Tauiliili Harry Schuster to run in next year's election in Samoa. The judge decided to run as candidate for the opposition Tautua Samoa Party.

Lack of effective opposition fuels one-party state perception of Samoa, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article discusses the political party system in Samoa. According to Fonoti Dr Lafitai Iupati Fuatai, director of the National University’s Centre of Samoan Studies, the lack of a well-organized opposition party may convince people that Samoa is a one-party state. The Director believes that the 2011 election will be different and that the Tautua Party has a really good chance to challenge the ruling HPPP Party.

Tautua Samoa Party delays naming candidates, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article report on the decision of the Tautua Samoa Party to delay the naming of the candidates for the 2011 election. The party spokesperson stated that they will release the final list early next month, when the voters registration will be complete. So far, only one candidate is known: District Court judge Tauiliili Harry Schuster.

Tautua Samoa Party banding together with smaller parties, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on Tautua Samoa Party's decision to join forces with smaller parties in the race for the 2011 elections. Party officials announced that they are determined to challenge the ruling Human Rights Protection Party. The aim is to run one opposition party member in each constituency, rather that running 3-4 different candidates.

Samoa opposition plans to change conditions for political candidates, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the electoral campaign of the Tautua Samoa Party. The Party announced that if elected they will implement a series of political reform to make the system more democratic. They are protesting, for example, against the fact that state servants face losing their jobs if they stand as opposition candidates. The party is finalizing the candidates list, but many members are hesitant to run for the elections.

Former Cook Islands Prime Minister to run as independent, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the Cook Islands Prime Minister's announcement about the upcoming elections. PM Sir Terepai Maoate announced that he will run as an independent candidate in next month's general elections. Last week, Sir Terepai was defeated in the Democratic Party's primaries by Mann Short.

Cook Islands Democratic party to target diet-related disease, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the electoral campaign in Cook Islands. The Democratic Party will release its election manifesto shortly, but its members have already anticipated that they will address the issue of diet-related diseases in the country. The elections are scheduled for next month.

Election related violence continue in the Philippines ahead of village polls, Xinhua News (2010).

This article discusses Election related violence ahead of the barangay or village council elections to be held on October 25, 2010.

Weary, and wary, Haitians prepare for elections, NPR (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates of the electoral campaign in Haiti. Nineteen candidates are competing for the the contentious race, and there is no clear front-runner. Michel Martely, one of the candidates, is appealing to many young voters ("Sweet Micky" has been a pop star in the country in the past decade). In the meantime, electoral officials announced that logistically everything will be ready for the November 28 elections.

Nigeria: 2011: Group Canvasses for Jonathan Presidency, This Day (2010)

This article discusses the potential candidacy of current President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2011 presidential election.