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Indonesia: Regencies still not ready for April direct elections, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses the situation of lack of candidates and funding leading to 2010 regional elections in Central Java Indonesia.

Indonesia: Court rejects judicial review request of Election Law, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article notes the rejection from the Constitutional Court for judicial review motion filed against the 2008 Election Law.

Angola: Dos Santos unveils new inner circle, IOL (2010)

Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos on Wednesday unveiled his new cabinet, as parliament approved constitutional changes which extend his 30-year grip on power.

Malawi: AU role will not bring riches - Mutharika, IOL (2010)

Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika on Thursday said his election as the head of the African Union would not spell riches for the poor southern African nation.

MDC wants fresh elections for Zimbabwe, Mail Guardian (2010)

Fresh elections are the only way to a lasting solution for Zimbabwe, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) in South Africa said on Tuesday.

South Africa: President Zuma to Deliver State of the Nation Address, VOA, 2010

South Africa’s government has announced that President Jacob Zuma is scheduled to deliver the state of the nation address to parliament in Cape Town Thursday.

2 New Chairmen to Head Key Zimbabwe Commissions, VOA, 2010

Two widely respected Zimbabweans have been appointed to head up the new human-rights commission and the electoral commission.

Ex-Zambia President Chiluba Didn’t Violate Constitution, Says Aide, VOA News (2010)

The spokesman for Zambia’s Ex-President Frederick Chiluba has denied the former leader flouted the constitution after endorsing incumbent President Rupiah Banda ahead of next year’s general election.

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Zambia: Opposition protests as Chiluba seeks votes for Banda, Daily News (2010)

Former President of Zambia Frederick Chiluba has started campaigns for President Rupiah Banda ahead of the 2011 polls, sparking anger from opposition parties that are threatening to seek a court order to block him from getting his retirement benefits

Zimbabwe: No end to Zim's political bickering, Times Live, 2010

President Jacob Zuma's envoys have failed to break the impasse between Zimbabwe's bickering politicians, putting his planned visit to Harare later this week in jeopardy.

South Africa: Premier's sights on top job in Gauteng ANC, Times Live (2010)

Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane has told the ANC provincial leadership that she will challenge provincial chairman Paul Mashatile for the position when elections take place later this year.

Singapore: GE: PAP unveils third batch of new GE candidates, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports the introduction of 3 PAP candidates for the upcoming general election.

Egypt Passes Parties Law, Sets Date for Parliament Elections, Bloomberg (2011)

The article describes the decision of the ruling military in Egypt to hold parliamentary elections in September. Also a new party law was adopted.

Violence unlikely to derail Nigeria polls: observer, Reuters Africa (2011)

The article discusses Nigerian elections which begin in the end of this week. Nigeria holds a parliamentary vote on Saturday, presidential elections on April 9 and governorship elections a week later. The head of the Commonwealth election observer mission said that violence is a genuine concern but it is unlikely to disrupt the whole process.

Nigeria: Vice presidential candidates boycott NEDG debate, Vanguard (2011)

The article describes the political tensions nefore Nigerian presidential elections. Both the incumbent president and the opposition candidates have boycotted televised election debates.

Nigeria: Activists blame governors for political violence, NEXT (2011)

The article discusses election-related violence in Nigeria. Civil society organizations have blaimed that governors in some states have tried to prevent the mobilization of opposition parties.

Belgium sets new political crisis record, AFP (2011)

The article discusses the political deadlock after June 2010 elections in Belgium. The country has now been 289 days without a government because linguistical divides between French, Dutch and Flemish language areas.

Peru's Llosa Says Election Has Become Show, The Wall Street Journal (2011)

The article discusses coming presidential elections in Peru. Nobel Laureate Mr. Llosa says the competition between five major candidates is lacking ideological aspects while concentrating only publicity.

Leading race, Humala further softens tone in Peru, Reuters (2011)

The article discusses Peru's presidential elections in April. According to two polls on Sunday, left-wing candidate Humala slightly leads the race between five candidates.