ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Cyprus: Maronites, Armenians and Latins get seperate electoral roll, Famagusta Gazette (2011)

The article discusses forthcoming parliamentary elections in Cyprus. The Election Service has announced that it is preparing separate electoral rolls for Cyprus' three religious groups: Maronites, Armenians and Latins.

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Finnish PM would consider ruling with True Finns, Reuters (2011)

The article discusses forthcoming parliamentary elections in Finland. The current Prime Minister Ms. Kiviniemi has announced that her party (Centre) could consider ruling with the populist True Finns.

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Nigeria's Jonathan Secures Unbeatable Poll Lead; Riots Erupt Voanews. com (2011)

In Nigeria, as the results are coming out, the President Goodluck Jonathan is taking the lead, with little chance for a second round. In states such as Kano, Kaduna and Zaria there were irruptions of violence. Mr. Buhari is saying that he will not contest the results in case of his loss. According to the observers the election went well.

South Africa: DA sets election targets, IOL (2011)

The article reports on the preparedness of the DA in relation to the upcoming local government elections. It is reported that the party is getting ready to take control of the Western Cape province by winning all 30 Western Cape municipalities.

South Africa:ANC kicks off its election campaign today, SABCNews (2010)

The article discusses the election campaign by the ruling African National Congress (ANC). It is reported that the party started it's election campaign at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, North West province and it party was expected to unveil the party's manifesto.

Nigeria:April polls: Presidency denies voting N2.9bn to capture S-West The Vanguard (fevrier 2011)

In Nigeria, the president campaign denied the accusation voting 2.9 billion naira to secure vote from south-western part of the country. They are also urging the opposition to “play the game of politics the way as it ought to be played.”

South Africa: IFP, NFP drum for support in KZN, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the campaigns underway in the KwaZulu-Natal. Parties are preparating for the upcoming local government elections.

Zambia: ECZ registers 80% eligible voters, Lusaka Times (2011)

The article reports on the registration numbers in Zambia. It is reported that the Zambia Electoral Commission has registered 80% elegible voters.

Singapore: Voters to get polling cards from tomorrow, Today Online (2011).

This article notes the poll card to be received by voters for the Singapore Presidential Elections. An electronic poll card can be printed out at Elections Department website. Elections Department also provides polling centres with at least two wheelchairs and polling centres with more elderly voters will have up to six wheelchairs.

Singapore: PE: First Presidential Candidate Broadcast on TV & radio on Aug 18, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article reports the first Presidential Candidate Broadcast over free-to-air radio and television platforms. The platforms are made available in English, Malay, Chinese, and Tamil.

Indonesia: Bill may threaten KPU’s impartiality, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses the dropping of a clause in the revised draft of the election law that stated; a former political party member could not be a member of the KPU (Electoral management body) if the person had resigned from their party less then five years before filing their application.

Egypt: Parties want Mubarak allies barred from vote, Reuters (2011)

This news article is about the call from political parties on Egypt's military rulers to ensure that figures associated with the government of ousted President Hosni Mubarak cannot run in parliamentary elections expected this year.

Egypt: Army warned of election delay, The Egyptian Gazette (2011)

In this news article, Muslim fundamentalists are warning that they are ready to shed their blood in Tahrir Square, if the Military Council decides to delay parliamentary elections due in November.

Kosovo Prime Minister Thaci Retains Power, Exit Poll Shows (Bloomberg, 2010)

Exit polls show that possibly former prime minister Tachi gains again power.

Azerbaijani opposition considers election code. “If no amendments are made to the Code, there are calls to boycott the 2013 elections.”, ElectionsWatch (2012)

The Azerbaijan Public Chamber held a discussion about proposed amendments to current Election Code. The flaws were recognized which hinders fair elections. Participants agreed that without amendments, opposition parties shouldn’t go to elections.

Romania court nullifies law changing electoral system, Jurist (2012)

Costitutional Court of Romania ruled the law, which would have changed electoral system of Romania, unconstitutional. Proposed law was based on first-past-the-post voting and would have replaced the mixed majority and proportional system currently in place.

Sri Lanka president wins re-election - state TV, BBC News (2010)

According to the state TV, President Rajapaksa has won the presidential election. With 85% of votes counted, Rajapaksa received 4.99 million votes, while his rival, general Fonseka only 3.39 million votes. The voter turnout was relatively high, with approximately 70% of voters coming to the polls. Although the election was largely peaceful, the Tamil populated north has experienced several explosions, but also grenade attacks before and just after voting began. General Fonseka also was not able to vote, as his name had not been put on the voter register.