ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Uganda:Features on the Ballot Paper for Local Council Elections

The link is for press releases that the Electoral Management body of Uganda sent out on the key feratures of the Ballot paper for the forthcoming local council elections

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Kenya: IEC Chairman in India for talks on electoral technology, iiecnews (2011)

This is the presentation made by the Electoral Management Body of Kenya's Chairperson in a conference in Delhi, India on "International Conference on Best Electoral Practices".

Kenya: IEC Chairman attends "International Conference on Best Electoral Practices", iiecnews (2011)

This articles talks of the chairperson of the Independent electoral Commissions presentation at the "International Conference on Best Electoral Practices" that was attended by delegates form EMB's from 5 continents.

South Africa: Now it costs more to contest elections, IOL (2011)

The article reports the party registration to contest the election. It is reported that the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa has now increased registration fee.

Botswana: BNF mobilises 'unity talks' team, Mmegi (2011)

The article on the preparations by Botswana National Front (BNF) to enter the opposition cooperation talks. It is reported has appointed a team to represent it during the talks.

Zambia: Now Justice Florence Mumba invites ACC to investigate ECZ, Lusaka Times (2011)

The article discusses the alleged reports of corruption at the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). It is reported that ECZ Chairperson, Justice Florence Mumba has invited the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) to investigate these matters.

Lesotho: Another dramatic LCD split looms, Public Eye (2013)

In this article, twelve constituencies of the Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) pass a vote-of-no-confidence in the party’s leadership.

Ex-Madagascar leader to contest polls, News24 (2013)

In this article, Didier Ratsiraka, Madagascar's former president intents to contest national elections in July.

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Botswana: Electoral Act (1968)

The Electoral Act for Botswana

Indonesia: Golkar, PDI-P insist on 5% threshold as debate heats up, The Jakarta Post (2011)

This article reports that two major political parties, Golkar dan PDI-P, insisted to increase the electoral threshold to 5% from the current level of 2.5%. Both parties said the proposal was based on a long study and political analysis, and that the government will be ineffective if there are too many political parties in the parliament.

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Kenya: A record 70 amendments on polls Bill, Daily Nation (2011)

This article talks of the proposed electoral management Bill that has been at the committee stage for discussion and gathering of views before it is tables in parliament for debate and voting. The amendments are meant to tighten the loop holes that were evident in the 2007 General Elections and the political mischief of the two principles on the implementation of the Constitution.

Philippines: Soldiers told to stay clear of politics, Abs-cbn News (2010).

This article discusses the call to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to not be involved in political activities and to ensure security in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.

Malaysia: Kelantan Declares Galas Polling Day A Public Holiday, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses announcement of public holiday for the November 4 polling day for the Galas by-election.

UN casts doubt over Burma election, BBC (2010).

This article discusses report from United Nations human rights envoy to Myanmar regarding legitimacy of the elections.

Nigeria: When will election riggers ever be punished? Vanguard (2010)

This article discusses the role of electoral tribunals in Nigeria. According to the author there is one major flaw in the Nigerian system: the courts make important decisions on electoral cases (like the recent sentence to oust four governors), but they never punish election riggers. The Independent National Electoral Commission should prosecute these offenses (as stated in the 2006 Electoral Law) and according to the author INEC never does so because it would be an admission of its own failure.

Brazil’s presidential hopefuls need to spell out policies, The Financial Times (2010)

This article discusses each candidate's electoral campaign in Brazil. The presidential runoff election day is approaching (October 31) and the two candidates are still campaigning around the country.

Guatemala: TSE define fechas para juramentaciones y convocatoria, Prensa Libre (2011)

El Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE) definió el calendario de juramentaciones, la convocatoria y la primera reunión con los futuros fiscales de partidos políticos para preparar las elecciones de septiembre.