ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

First Session Of New Kyrgyz Paliament Postponed Again, RFE/RL (2010)

The article report that the dirst session of Kyrgyz parliament will not be held today. This session was already postponed on November 8 till November 9, and is now postponed for an unspecified period.

MoU signed between Indonesian Election Supersisory Body, International IDEA and CETRO, Bawaslu (2010).

Indonesian Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu) signed an MoU with The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), and The Centre for Electoral Reform (Cetro) on Electoral Justice Reform at the Media Center Building of Bawaslu, Jakarta, Monday (8/11).

South Africa: IEC aims to register 1.5 mln voters for local Govt elections, SABCNews (2011)

The article discusses the preparrations by Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for the upcoming local government elections. The IEC is aiming to register 1.5 million voters before the election. Registration dates have been confirmed to be 5 and 6 February 2011. Some parties have reported to been ready for the election while others still face internal conflicts.

South Africa: Motlanthe satisfied with progress made by IEC, SABCNews (2011)

The article discusses the satisfaction of the Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe on the progress made by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in preparations for the upcoming 2011 local government election.

Thailand: First anti-government protests staged in Bangkok since emergency rule, CNN (2011).

This article discusses first Red Shirt demonstration since state of emergency ended in December 2010, the Thai PM has promised new election to be held before the end of 2011.

Indonesia: Keeping gubernatorial elections in the hands of the people, The Jakarta Globe (2011).

This article discusses the discourse between indirect and direct gubernatorial elections in Indonesia.

Philippines: 'Comelec chief race not limited to 2', The Philipine Star (2011).

This article discusses the candidates for the selection process of chairman of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

Singapore: Registers of Electors open for inspection from Jan 14-27, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the opening of revised Registers of Electors for 23 constituencies for public inspection which includes registration of overseas voters in Singapore.

USA: Latino voters could swing the midterms, The Guardian (2010)

This article discusses the role of the Latino community in the upcoming midterm elections in the United States. A recent television ad sponsored by the conservative Latinos for Reform invited Latino voters not to vote and triggered many debates on this issue. According to the recent polls, the Latino community could influence the outcomes of five of the eight closest senatorial races.

Angola: Opposition Unita quits Parliament session, ANGOP (2011)

It is reported that the main opposition party in Angola, Unita walked out of the plenary extraordinary session of the National Assembly today. It was expeted that the National Assembly will review and vote on the draft resolution on the electoral legislative package.

Angola: SADC Council of Ministers start second day's session, ANGOP (2011)

SADC Council of Ministers met again this morning for the second day in Luanda, Angola. This is in preparation for the upcoming Summit of Heads of State and Government, set to be held in August 17-18.

Zambia: Political parties must disclose funding to enhance transparency-Fodep, Lusaka Times (2011)

Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) says Zambia's legal framework must compel political parties to disclose their funding. It urgues that disclosure by parties would help enhance transparency and accountability among all the political parties.

Zambia: Team to monitor priniting of ballot papers arrive in South Africa, Lusaka Times (2011)

It is reported that the Electoral commission of Zambia (ECZ) has sent a team to South Africa to monitor the priniting of ballot papers. The team arrived in Durban, South Africa on Sunday.

Tahoeraa wants French Polynesia independence referendum, Radio New Zealand (2010)

This article addresses the latest political discussions in French Polynesia about a possible independence referendum. The anti-independence Tahoeraa Huiraatira Party is calling for a referendum, and formally asked President Nicolas Sarkozy to organize this event.

Australia: The polling rise of the Greens, ABC News (2010)

This article reports on the rise of the Green Party in the latest polls in Australia. The record results (16%) is the best one that a third party has ever reached.

Zambia: Chief Chikuwe Rallies Behind RB , All Africa (2010)

Chief Chikuwe of the Chewa speaking people in Chipata has declared his support for President Rupiah Banda in the 2011 presidential and general elections.

Australia: Malcolm Fraser's parting gift to Liberals, The Australian (2010)

This article comments the latest polls for the upcoming elections in Australia. The two main parties, the Liberal Party and the Labor Party, are slightly loosing the support of the electorate.

Zambia: UPND in 11 South districts want pact with MMD, Lusaka Times (2010)

United Party for National Development (UPND) members in 11 districts in Southern Province want an alliance between their party and the MMD, veteran politician and parliamentary chief whip Vernon Mwaanga has said.

Zambia: I’ll continue to offer myself as 2011 candidate, Lusaka Times (2010)

UNITED Party for National Development (UPND) president Hakainde Hichilema yesterday said he will continue to offer himself as a presidential candidate to lead Zambia because the Pact has not chosen a candidate for the 2011 presidential polls.

Belgium: Language row looms over Belgian election, BBC News

This article discusses the language used in the electoral campaign in Belgium. As the June 13 elections are coming up, political advertising is flourishing. These elections were called after the government collapsed, and ever since the country is going through a political crisis.