ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Burma Eases By-Election Restrictions, VOA News (2012).

This article discusses the statement by spokesmen from National League for Democracy that Burma has lifted of restrictions on political organizing.

Nigeria:Six presidential candidates step down for Jonathan 234Next(2011)

In preparation of the upcoming elections six members of the opposition has decided to step down in order to support the President Goodluck Jonathan because he “he represents the vision of a strong and united nation”

Nigerian opposition fails to unite against president AFP 2011

The opposition has decided to unite in order to fight against M. Goodluck Jonatahan. Unfortunatly the alliance has failed to materialize.

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Russia’s election chief: turnout is key, Russia and India report (2011)

The article explains the different difficulties between the Central Election Commission of Russia and electoral observation organizations such as the OSCE/ODIHR. Vladimir Churov, the head of the commission, explains that there are certain debates between the international observers and his institution regarding the Russian voting procedures and party affiliations.

Georgia: Parliament to be Fully Relocated to Kutaisi, Civil.ge (2011)

The article reports that Georgia's parliament is discussing constitutional amendments according to which the country's parliament will fully move to Kutaisi, the second largest city, 200km away from the capital.

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Cayman Islands:Election investigation closed, Cayman News Service (2011)

A two year investigation into alleged irregularities in the voting process in the Cayman Islands' 2009 general elections has come to an end. The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, who carried out the investigations, say there is "insufficient evidence" to support the claims of voters being influenced at some polling stations, and no one will be charged.

Turks and Caicos Islands:UK “concerned” about small voting franchise, Turks and Caicos Weekly News (2011)

British authorities are expressing concern about the low percentage of the population in the Turks and Caicos Islands, - a British Overseas Territory - that are allowed to vote. Only about a third of the population are natives, otherwise called Belongers. Non-Natives are not allowed to vote.

Philippines: Comelec frets as ARMM poll postponement issue hangs, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2011)

This article reports that that the Comelec is becoming concerned over the Congress’ failure to resolve the issue of the ARMM polls postponement, with only two and a half months to go before the scheduled election in 8 August 2011.

Thailand: Major parties reach out via social media, The Nation (2011)

This article reports that several major political parties in Thailand are leaning heavily on social media to attract voters. The Democrat Party, for example, plans to have its leaders talk to the public via livestream on facebook and offers iphone application, called “democractTH”. Its rival party, Pheu Thai, will soon launch its own applications for iPhone, Android, Symbian and BlackBerry.

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Mozambique's Dhlakama registers to vote, New24 (2014)

In this article, Mozambique's opposition leader, Afonso Dhlakama registeres to vote in the 2014 October presidential election. As part of the Peace agreement, Dhlakama said his party and the ruling Frelimo, would like to be good example to the African continent.

South Africa: IEC deregisters fives parties, IOL (2014)

In this article, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) deregisteres five political parties. The IEC says it had written to the parties to find out if they still exist or active but did not get feedback.

South Africa: Ramphele defends decision to pull out of DA deal, SABCNews (2014)

In this article, Agang SA leader, Dr Mamphela Ramphele defends her decision to pull out of the Democratic Alliance (DA) deal.

South Africa: ANC youth league demands Malema reinstatement, Sowetan Live (2012)

The article reports on demands made by the ANC youth league for its expelled leaders to be reinstated. Abner Mosase, member of the national working committee said each time the ANC meet, they will persuade them to listen to this logic.