ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Zambia presidential race hots up, News24 (2014)

In this article, the presidential race hots up in Zambia following the President Sata's passing away. The country is expected to hold the snap election before 25 January 2015.

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Namibia: UDF youth leader rejoins Swapo, The Namibia (2014)

In this article, UDF youth leader, Reginald Roman rejoins the ruling Swapo party. He denies allegations that he joins Swapo because of his relative but says its rather for his political career.

Municipal voters head to the polls on Wednesday, Sowetan Live (2015)

Municipal ward by-elections will take place in five provinces on Wednesday 6th May 2015 the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) said on Monday.

People Calling for the Referendum Before 2016 Are Being Unrealistic-Sakwiba Sikota. Lusaka Times (2015)

Lusaka based Lawyer Sakwiba Sikota says holding a referendum on the constitution before the 2016 general elections is not feasible.

Masisi Assembles Election Team, MmegiOnline (2015)

After announcing over the weekend that he is in the race for the chairmanship of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi seems to be moving with speed in pursuing his ambition.

Parliamentary Groups of SADC Majority Parties Analyse Region's Situation, AllAfrica (2015)

The whips of the SADC's majority parties will analyse matters regarding the regions parliamentary action among other issues.

Finally In - UDF Takes Government Benches in Parliament, AllAfrica (2015)

14 members of UDF join government side in parliament, thus strengthening ties with governing party, PDP.

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Namibia's ruling SWAPO wins presidential election with 86 percent, Reuters (2014)

 

Cooks elections near with 70 candidates standing, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This news article reports on a record 70 candidates are contesting the Cook Islands general elections which will be held in two days.

Kazakh Opposition Leader Praises Kyrgyz President, RFE/RL (2010)

The article writes that the leader of unregistered opposition party in Kazakhstan has expressed interest in taking over the presidential office in 2012. He has even expressed readiness to become an interim president, following the Kyrgyz experience.

Uzbek president suggests constitutional amendments, Uznews.net (2010)

The article reports that Uzbekistan's president Karimov has suggested amending the coutry's constitution to increase powers of the parliament.

United States of America: How Latino voters will choose in 2012, The Guardian (2011)

Republicans have a historic opportunity to win Hispanic voters from Obama – but only if they get real about immigration reform

Webcams in Polling Booths Will Aid Transparency in Ukraine Election, PR Newswire (2012)

Ukraine will introduce web-cams to the polling stations with a purpose to ensure the transparency in the electoral process. At the same time, the privacy necessary to exercise a democratic freedoms shall be protected.

Libya: High National Election Commission website (2012)

This is the link to the Libyan High National Election Commission website.

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India: Central forces to stay 10 days after voting, Hindustan Times (2011)

The article discusses West Bengal Assembly Polls in India. Due to voters' concerns over security after polling is over, the Election Commission has ordered paramilitary forces to stay in place 10 days after voting.