ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

M'sia's ruling coalition scores but mostly with Malays, Asia News Network (2010).

This article discusses the Hulu Selangor by-election result in regards with Malaysian politics.

Thai PM offers November election to end stand-off, BBC News (2010).

This article discusses the offers by Thai Prime Minister to hold elections on 14 November to end stand-off with protesters.

Myanmar: Than Shwe Warns Against Election Saboteurs, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses the message released in Myanmar state-run media by Burmese junta chief regarding “conspiracy saboteurs who may harm the election".

Georgia: Nine Candidates Run for Tbilisi Mayor, Civil.ge (2010)

Nine candidates have applied to Central Election Commission (CEC) for registration to run for Tbilisi mayoral race; deadline expired at 6pm local time on April 30.

Georgia: Parties and Blocs Running for Tbilisi City Council (2010)

Names of political parties and prty blocks which have been nominated to run for Tbilicy City Council elections, May 30, 2010.

Is Kyrgyzstan's Revolution Ready For Export?, RFE/RL (2010)

The central question posed in the article is whether the recent political upheaval that brought down Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiev could have a domino effect on other countries in Central Asia? The events have been portrayed as a wake-up call to other Central Asian leaders, lest their citizens follow the example set in neighboring Kyrgyzstan. And there are ample similarities between Kyrgyzstan and its fellow Central Asian states to give credence to the suggestion.

Kenya: IIEC hits 10m target two days to closure of voter registration 3rd May 2010

I am happy to announce that IIEC has today registered 10,036,415 voters. This means we have managed to reach our minimum target of 10 million. The voter registration exercise which begun on 22nd March will close on Wednesday 5th May 2010 for the Manual Voter Registration exercise (OMR), while the Electronic Voter Registration (EVR) which begun on 12th April 2010 will be closing on 21st May 2010. I urge my fellow Kenyans who are not part of the 10 million voters to register within the remaining days. On behalf of IIEC I wish to express my gratitude to those Kenyans who have already registered. I also wish to express the gratitude of the Commission to our stakeholders in the electoral process, namely, the government, political parties, the civil society, media, religious organizations and all Kenyans who helped in the mobilization of the people to register.

Development Community Observers in Mauritius Assured on Impartial Coverage, All Africa (2010)

The observer mission of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum, led by the first deputy-speaker of the Angolan National Assembly, Monday received guarantees on impartial journalism coverage during May 5 legislative elections, in Mauritius.

Mauritius: MP Appeals for Objective Polls Observation, All Africa (2010)

The head of the Observation Mission of SADC's Parliamentary Forum to Mauritius, the First Deputy Speaker of the Angolan National Assembly, João Lourenço, on Friday here called on his colleagues to do their elections observation work with objectivity, neutrality, broadmindedness, transparency, accuracy and competence.

Uganda:Lawyers’ body asks EC boss to resign, Daily Monitor (2010)

The Electoral Commission chairman, Eng. Badru Kiggundu, and his commissioners should consider resigning to pave way for a new commission that can give credibility to next year’s general elections, ...

Madagascan poll possible in three months?, IOL (2010)

Madagascar's rival political factions are discussing a deal hammered out by international negotiators that calls for new elections on the Indian Ocean island nation.

Madagascar:Rajoelina weighs 'neutral' government, IOL (2010)

Madagascar's leader said on Monday he could form a politically "neutral" government after last-ditch power-sharing talks failed over the weekend, and said he expected to retain the military's support.

Madagascar:Rajoelina opens door for rivals, IOL (2010)

adagascar strongman Andry Rajoelina said on Wednesday that he was willing to let his rivals join his government, but wants to keep his current prime minister until fresh elections can be held.

Madagascar:Andry: 'little chance' of political accord, IOL (2010)

Madagascar strongman Andry Rajoelina said there was "little chance" of setting up a national unity government to end the African island nation's political crisis as talks broke off early on Thursday.

Zambia: PF sure of wrapping up Milanzi, Lusaka Time (2010)

ThePatriotic Front (PF)-United Party for National Development (UPND) pact has said it is confident of scooping the Milanzi seat in today’s parliamentary by-election.

Zambia: Milanzi voters turn out in numbers,as HH’s movements are restricted in Mufumbwe, Lusaka Times (2010)

Voting is underway in the Milanzi and Mufumbwe parliamentary by-elections as United Party for National Development (UPND) leader Hakainde Hichilema has been confined to the UPND command centre in Mufumbwe by police.

Zambia: Voting closes peacefully in Milanzi and Mufumbwe, Lusaka Times (2010)

Voting closed on a peaceful note in both the Milanzi and Mufumbwe parliamentary by-elections.

Zambia: MMD retains Milanzi seat as UPND/PF pact lead in Mufumbwe, Lusaka Time (2010)

The Movement for Mult-party Democracy (MMD) has retained the Milanzi parliamentary by-election seat in Eastern province.

Zambia: UPND/PF grabs Mufumbwe seat from MMD, Lusaka Times (2010)

United Party for National Development (UPND) has scooped the Mufumbwe seat deemed as the heavily contested and the bloodiest parliamentary by-election in North-Western Province.

Zambia: ECZ condemns electoral violence, Lusaka Times (2010)

he Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has declared a protest against violence and criminal activities perpetrated during the nominations and by-elections in Milanzi and Mufumbwe.