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Egypt: Mubarak resigns; hands power to Egyptian military, Washington Post (2011)

In this news article, President Hosni Mubarak resigned Friday 11 Feb, and handed power to the Egyptian military, setting off wild celebrations among protesters across the country who had demanded his ouster for the last 18 days.

Moderate Saudi scholars form kingdom's first party, Washington Post (2011)

This news article is about ten moderate Saudi scholars say they've formed the kingdom's first political party and have asked the king for recognition. After the turmoil in Egypt and Tunisia, there have been demands for reforms in Saudi Arabia, which follows strict Islamic rule.

Palestine: Abbas named as candidate for prime minister, Maan News Agency (2012)

This news article says that President Abbas has been put forward as a candidate for prime minster of an interim government. The proposal was made as Abbas and Hamas chief-in-exile Khalid Mashaal agreed to form a unity government during a Sunday meeting (5 Feb), in the Qatari capital.

Nigeria's President re-assures of credible polls in 2011, Afrique en ligne (2010)

This article discusses President Goodluck Jonathan's comments on electoral reform and enforcing current election laws to ensure credible elections in 2011.

Election thieves face jail in The Hague - Ocampo, Daily Monitor (2010)

Mr Louis Moreno Ocampo, a prosecutor The International Criminal Court in The Hague has warned that those who interfere with elections with violence will be prosecuted in The Hague.

Comoros election talks fail, claims of foul play, Reuters (2010)

This article discusses the stalled talks between government and opposition parties to establish an election date for the presidential elections.

South Africa: DA Takes Key Wards Off ANC in Cape By-Election, All Africa (2010)

The African National Congress (ANC) has paid a high price for the violence of its youth league and other acts of intimidation on the Cape Flats in the past few days, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) winning two key wards from it in by-elections yesterday.

Election Monitors Necessary for Free and Fair Elections, VOA (2010)

This article discusses the role of election observers, both their importance and limitations.

Denmark: Support at lowest point for Liberal-Conservative government, The Copenhagen Post (2010)

This article shows the results of the latest poll on the support to the Liberal-Conservative government. The voters' support reached its lowest level since the election of 2001 (44%). The general elections are scheduled for 2011, but the government might decide to step down earlier.

Togo Opposition Leader Says Power-Sharing Deal Reached, VOA (2010)

This article discusses the announcement that a power-sharing agreement has been reached between opposition and ruling parties following disputed results in the March election. In 2005 elections in Togo were marred by violence.

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Elections, Democracy and Stability in Pakistan, International Crisis Group (2007)

This report analyzes the delicate political situation in Pakistan. After Musharraf’s failure to dismiss the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the opposition parties and the civil society might try to set in motion a democratic transition. The International Crisis Group recommends to hold fair and democratic elections to resolve this political crisis. Furthermore, the ICG calls on the International Community, namely the EU and the US, to help this democratic transition and to preserve the stability of the region.

Netherlands: Baffled by animal politics, Radio Netherlands Worldwide (2010)

Observers from developing countries were invited to the Netherlands to witness and study the campaign for the upcoming elections. Some of these observers were very surprised by certain aspects and peculiarities of the the Dutch parties.

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Iraq's Provisional Elections: the Stakes, International Crisis Group (2009)

This report analyzes thoroughly the political scenario in Iraq right before the 2009 elections. Iraq has to address a series of fundamental issues that have long been ignored: deteriorating security, mismanagement, dysfunctional governance and corruption among all. Since the 2005 elections there have been significant improvements – a new generation of politicians will be competing, for example – but much has to improve.

Spain: PM party rules out early elections, Bloomberg BusinessWeek (2010)

This article reports about the Socialist Party's decision not to hold elections earlier. Zapatero's government is facing great challenges: the parliament just passed austerity measures to respond to the economic crisis.

Singapore: GE: Nomination papers available for collection starting April 20, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports that nomination papers will be available for collection starting 20 April 2011 at the Elections Department, Singapore

Kenya:Mutunga warns 2013 candidates,the star(2012)

The article is about chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

Kenya:Parties beat deadline of registration, Star(2012)

The article is about the on-going electoral reforms in the country that requires all Political Parties to register a fresh to qualify to participate in the coming General elections in 2013.