ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Kenya:Fresh shuttle diplomacy on ICC cases,star(2012)

The article is about the on-going ICC case for the Ocampo four to move the hearing to the EACJ.

Thailand: Senate asked to endorse election bills, Bangkok Post (2011)

This article reports that Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva made a call for senators to pass the three election-related bills to allow the next general elections to take place. The Senate will deliberate on 11 April 2011.

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Singapore: GE: Reform Party in talks to share candidates with other opposition parties, Channels News Asia (2011)

This article discusses the Secretary-General of the Reform Party’s statement that his party is currently in talks with other oppositions parties to share candidates to stand in the General Election.

South Africa: Maile: Gauteng Youth League backs Malema, IOL (2011)

The current youth league leader, Julius Malema looks set to be re-elected as the league’s presidency later this month. Malema has the backing of five regions so far.

South Africa: IEC dismisses vote-rigging claims in F State, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on allegations of vote rigging in the Free State province. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in the province has dimissed such allegations saying that all the results were independently audited before being declared.

Thailand's king endorses Yingluck Shinawatra as PM, BBC (2011).

This article discusses the endorsement of Yingluck Shinawatra as Thailand’s prime minister by Thailand’s king. She leads coaliton of six parties which dominates the parliament.

Indonesia: Watchdog Asks For Right to Cast Protest Votes, The Jakarta Globe (2011).

This article discusses the proposal from Independent Committee for Election Monitoring (KIPP) to have a “vote no” column on the ballot paper for the elections.

Indonesia: Parties need more state money: Lawmaker, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses the suggestion from a parliamentary member to increase state’s financial aid for political parties from Rp 108 per vote gained by the party in last general elections to Rp 2,000.

Philippines: DFA, Comelec hold workshop on absentee voting for 2013 polls,GMA News (2011).

This article discusses the preparations Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on the registration of overseas absentee voters for the 2013 elections.

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Turks and Caicos Islands: New governor says U.K. committed to 2012 elections , TCI Free Press (2011)

TCI's recently appointed governor His Excellency the Gov. Damian Roderic “Ric” Todd is assuring the residents of that British overseas territory that U.K. is committed to holding elections next year, and that passing the necessary laws would be one of his top priorities. Following the results of a commission of inquiry into allegations of corruption among government officials, the UK suspended the government of the island chain and appointed an interim governement with an Advisory Council and a Consultative Forum in 2009.

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Karzai postpones seating parliament, deepening Afghan crisis, The New York Times (2011)

This article discusses President Karzai's decision to order a month' delay in seating a new Parliament in Afghanistan. According to the author, this decision will heighten the constitutional crisis, leaving the country without an elected Parliament five months after the poll.

Cyprus gears up for parliamentary elections, Famagusta Gazette (2011)

The article reports preparations for parliamentary elections in Cyprus. Parliamentary elections take place every five years, for the 56 seat House. Polling day has been set for May 22, and Cypriot nationals living abroad are also entitled to vote.

Finland govt talks delayed to May 18, says PM-elect, Reuters (2011)

The article discusses government negotiations after the parliamentary elections in Finland. The PM-elect Mr. Katainen (National Coalition party) has said that the talks on forming a new government will be delayed to May 18 as parliamentary groups will have to talk about EU and Portugal stances. Populist anti-EU party True Finns became the third biggest party in elections held on April 17.

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Spain's socialist government loses Basque ally over ETA links, The Telegraph (2011)

The article discusses Supreme Court ruling in Spain banning a pro-independence Basque coalition from standing in municipal elections in May. As a protest to this decision, the Basque National Party has stopped all collaboration with Zapatero's socialist minority government.

Botswana: Motswaledi is BMD President, Mmegi (2011)

The Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) has elected its leadership at its first congress of the organisation. Gomolemo Motswaledi emerged as the first president of the party.