ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Asian leaders urged to pressure Burma at Asean summit, BBC News (2010).

This article discusses the South East Asian nations summit in Vietnam that have been urged to put Burma's 2010 elections on the agenda.

Botswana: Unity is here, Mmegi (2010)

The long awaited merger between the Botswana Alliance Movement (BAM) and Botswana Congress Party (BCP) into one party will be introduced to the public at a press conference in Gaborone today.

Zambia: President Warns Trouble Makers, All Africa (2010)

President Rupiah Banda has warned that Government will not spare anyone who attempts to cause violence ahead of next year's general elections.

Zambia: Banda shakes up security service, IOL (2010)

Zambian President Rupiah Banda on Wednesday shook up the country's defence and security services in a move to boost morale among junior officers ahead of next year's elections.

Namibia: Nudo solves stalemate, New Era (2010)

A political stalemate between a group of National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) supporters and the top two leaders of the party was amicably solved recently after party president Chief Kuaima Riruako met the unhappy members.

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Poland to Hold Early Presidential Elections after Kaczynski Death (Novinite, 2010)

Poland is going to hold early presidential elections after the death of President Lech Kaczynski, who perished in a plane crash near Smolensk, Russia.

Cyprus Talks Future in Doubt as Election Looms, VOA News (2010)

The leaders of the two communities in Cyprus say they are encouraged by the progress they have made so far during discussions to reach a settlement to the 35-year-old division of the Mediterranean island. But a potential stumbling block lies ahead. A break in intensive peace negotiations has started ahead of elections in the northern Cyprus.

Sri Lanka ruling party wins majority in parliament, BBC (2010)

The governing coalition in Sri Lanka has won a majority in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary figures released by election officials.

Sri Lankan pres. promises peace after election win, The China Post (2010)

Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa, whose party cemented his political dominance by winning a majority in parliamentary elections, promised Saturday to bring peace and prosperity to a nation battered by decades of civil war.

Cyprus (North) polls this weekend, Hürriyet (2010)

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus will be going to presidential polls this Sunday. Seven candidates are vying for the top post.

30,000 in S'pore register to vote in upcoming Philippine elections, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses the Overseas Absentee Voting for the Philippines 2010 elections in Singapore.

Philippines: Comelec 90 percent ready, Manila Bulletin (2010).

This article discusses the Commission on Elections (Comelec) preparation for the first automated national and local elections in Philippines.

Thai protesters rule out talks after deadly clashes, Guardian (2010).

This article discusses anti-government protesters who rejected further negotiations and continue to call for new elections and resignation of Prime Minister.

Analysts say election results suggest historic changes in Hungarian politics (Politics.hu, 2010)

Political analysts interviewed by MTI see a good chance for Fidesz winning a two-thirds majority in Hungary's next parliament.

Protesters reject Moroccan referendum, BD News (2011)

Thousands have taken to the streets in Morocco to protest of the results of a referendum held this past week on constitutional reforms. The official results stand at over 98% in favor of said reforms.

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Sao Tome and Principe election campaign starts

The article reports that campaigns for the July 17 presidential vote in Sao Tome have begun. The vote "will pit former president Manuel Pinto da Costa against the current parliament speaker Evaristo de Carvalho, opposition LSTP-PSD leader Aurelio Martinez and six others." The attraction of investment is one of the main issues of the election.

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