ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

CEC: Azerbaijan cannot simplify registration for electoral candidates, Trend.az (2010)

The article informs that in response to the OSCE-Baku statement, that procedures of candidate registration should be simplified in Azerbaijan, the CEC Chairman claims this is impossible to do in the current legal framework.

Financial problems affect Dominican opposition party, Dominican Today (2010)

"Financial problems made the Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD) postpone the final full session of the Jose Francisco Peña Gomez Congress, scheduled for this weekend."

Honduras: "Liberal Resistance" Aims to Unify Liberal Party and FNRP, Honduras Weekly (2010)

"There is a new faction evolving within the Liberal Party of Honduras and the Popular National Resistance Front (FNRP) that seeks to bridge the division between the two organizations. Coordinators of the so-called "Liberal Resistance" yesterday [August 4] met in Tegucigalpa with the Central Executive Council of the Liberal Party (CCEPL) to present a proposal for unifying the party and the grassroots social movement that includes a large segment of its voting base."

In Nicaragua, A Return Of The Contras?, Inside Costa Rica (2010)

For many of the older ex-contras who demobilized 21 years ago, returning to armed conflict is unthinkable. Yet many were just teenagers when they handed in their guns. They are now in their 30s or 40s and – in the words of Torres – “still have energy.”

Puerto Rico: NPP Convention close with a bang, Puerto Rico Daily Sun (2010)

"Gov. Fortuño came away from Rio Grande with a clear message from his party’s base: we want you four more years, as a thousand of New Progressive Party faithful anointed him their candidate for 2012 in the middle of a perceived internal power struggled with Thomas Rivera Schatz."

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México: Pressure on Mexican presidential candidate in Televisa media row, The Guardian (2012)

Enrique Peña Nieto urged to come clean about alleged purchase of favourable coverage on Mexico's biggest television network

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Botswana: Saleshando revels in new BCP status, Mmegi (2012)

In this article Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president, Dumelang Saleshando reveals where the party comes from and where it is now in terms of progress made.

Botswana: News Opposition welcomes Merafhe exit, Mmegi (2012)

The article reports on the retirement of Vice President, Mompati Merafhe from active politics. It is reported that opposition parties in Botswana have welcomed the decision.

Madagascar: Election law could block Ravalomanana, News24 (2012)

In this article draft law bans convicted criminals from standing in elections. This could see exiled former president, Marc Ravalomanana prevented from standing in next year's election.

South Africa: They intimidate everybody - Malema, IOL (2012)

In this article, expelled ANC Youth League president, Julius Malema accuses the some ANC memebers of establishing fear and intimidation within the party.

Kenya: IIEC receives UN commendation award, iiecnews, (2010)

IIEC receives UN commendation award Friday, October 22, 2010 The Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) received certificate of commendation from the United Nations (UN) in Kenya for its role in the management of elections and electoral reforms processes in Kenya. The commendation certificate was presented to IIEC Chairman Isaack Hassan Ahmed during this year’s UN Day celebrations held at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) on October 22nd, 2010.

INEC and credible elections in Nigeria, The Nigerian Observer (2010)

This article discusses the many challenges that the Independent Election Commission has to face in preparing the 2011 elections in Nigeria. According to the author, the ruling party of President Jonathan is not really committed to the values and democracies, and so it will be difficult for the INEC Chairman, Professor Jega, to organize fair and free elections.

Australia: Early election not necessary: Bligh, The Sydney Morning Herald (2010)

This article reports on the discussions on whether or not to hold multiple elections in 2012. In Queensland, council and state elections are scheduled for the same year, but Premier Anna Bligh stated that this will not be a problem, and the state will not allow mayors to extend their terms.

OAS/Caricom challenges in Haiti, The Jamaica Observer (2010)

This article discusses the challenges that Haiti is currently facing to safeguard the credibility and fairness of the upcoming November elections. In particular, the secretariats of Caricom and the Organization of American States have expressed their concerns in the past weeks. Many are worried about the Provisional Electoral Council's decision to forbid 14 political parties from running in the elections. The popular Fanmi Lavalas was among these parties.

Brazil poll show Rousseff rebound before election, Reuters (2010)

This article reports on the presidential elections in Brazil.A new opinion poll showed that the ruling party candidate, Dilma Rousseff, was able to widened her lead over the former Sao Paulo state Governor Jose Serra. According to the Vox Populi poll released on last week, Rousseff is supported by 51% of the voters, with a 12-point lead.

Brazil presidential campaign enters final stretch, BBC News (2010)

This article reports on the last days of the electoral campaign in Brazil. As the October 31 runoff election is approaching, both candidates are targeting undecided voters. The key factor will be the Green Party supporters: 20 million voters who supported Marina Silva in the first round.