ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

South Africa: Parties welcome cabinet changes, IOL (2011)

After President Jacob Zuma's decision to axe two cabinet ministers yesterday, most opposition parties welcomed the decision. Zuma went on to suspent the police national commissioner with immediate effect.

Observation of State Duma elections in the Russian Federation, OSCE (2011)

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is observing the 4 December State Duma elections in the Russian Federation. The OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission was deployed following an invitation from the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation.

Egypt Presidential Election 2012: Ahmed Shafiq's office attacked, Huffington Post (2012)

The Muslim Brotherhood is scrambling to broaden its appeal to liberals, leftists and Christians after official results Monday 28 May showed that the Islamist group's candidate will face ousted autocrat Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister in next month's runoff for president of Egypt. Violence flared late Monday when several hundred people ransacked the Cairo campaign headquarters of the ex-premier, Ahmed Shafiq.

Palestinians take steps toward holding elections, LA Times (2012)

This news article says that Hanna Nasser, the chairman of the Palestinian Central Elections Commission, met in the Gaza Strip with Hamas leader there, Ismail Haniyeh, and later said the panel will immediately begin work on updating its Gaza voter registry. The effort will take at least six weeks to complete, he said.

Libya NTC leader says election will be delayed, Reuters (2012)

In this news; the head of Libya's National Transitional Council said on Monday 28 May he expected the national assembly election would be delayed. It was due to be on June 19, but he did not specify a new date or by how long it could be delayed.

Egypt presidential election body weighs complaints, Reuters (2012)

This news article says that Egypt's election committee on Sunday 27 May, considered complaints about a presidential poll that has left voters with what many see as a painful run-off choice between an Islamist apparatchik and a throwback to Hosni Mubarak's era.

Egypt: Mursi to face Shafiq in presidential runoff, Alarabiya (2012)

In this news article; Egypt’s electoral commission on Monday confirmed that Muslim Brotherhood’s candidate Mohammed Mursi would face Ahmed Shafiq, Hosni Mubarak’s last prime minister, in a June presidential run-off. The electoral commission, in a televised news conference, said the turnout was 46.2 percent in the first round of the vote.

Libya bans religious parties under new law, Alarabiya (2012)

This news article says that Libyan authorities passed a legislation governing the formation of political organizations which rules out religious, regional and tribal platforms and bans foreign funding.

Bahrain Vote Erupts in Violence, The New York Times (2011)

This news article says, as the government of Bahrain held parliamentary elections Saturday 24 September, hundreds of protesters clashed with security forces while trying to make their way to Pearl Square, the site in the capital where the kingdom’s pro-democracy movement got started early this year and was heavily suppressed.

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South Africa: DA closing in on ANC, warns Vavi, IOL (2012)

In this article, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi calls for a shift in attitudes and an ethical turnaround in the alliance. It is reported he warned the alliance of the increasing confidence in the opposition party, Democratic Alliance (DA).

South Africa: Block challenged at ANC gathering, IOL (2012)

The article reports on the ANC provincial elective conference. It is reported that only two position were contested, that is provincial chairperson and provincial secretary positions.

Zambia: HH calls for peceaful campaigns, Lusaka Times (2012)

In this article United Party for National Development (UPND) President, Hikainde Hichilema calls party members to campaign peacefully. This is in preparation of Livingstone by-elections expected to be held on July 5 this year.

Singapore GE: Opposition parties to contest all seats, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses the agreement among Singapore’s major opposition parties to contest all seats in the next General Election, which is due before February 2012.

Singapore: Retiring army chief to enter politics?, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses potential candidates for the coming General Election.

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Malaysia: Malaysian ruling coalition wins by-elections, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the victory of Malaysia’s ruling coalition, Barisan Nasional, in two by-elections in Kerdau and Merlimau.

Malaysia: Election Commission Advises Opposition Pact To Register Coalition, Bernama (2011).

This article highlights the Election Commission’s advise for the opposition pact to register their coalition in order to use their logo in the coming general election.

Malaysia: 83 Per Cent Turnout For Kerdau By-election, Bernama (2011).

This article notes that voter turnout in Kerdau by-election reached 83%.

Malaysia: Merlimau By-Election Registers 79 Per Cent Voter Turnout, Bernama (2011).

This article notes that voter turnout in Merlimau by-election reached 79%.