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ACE Electoral News

Madagascar: Women Join Forces for Political Equality, IPS News (2010)

Women open their political party.

Haiti parliament rejects Martelly's pick for PM, AFP (2011)

The Haitian parliament has rejected President Michel Martelly's choice of prime minister. Deputies voted 42 to 19 to turn down Daniel-Gerard Rouzier for the post.

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New Zealand: Political outlook: Polls say National set to return in 2011, The National Business Review (2010)

This article report on the last opinion poll in New Zealand. The TV3 survey showed the National party supported by more than 50% of the voters, while the Labour party is supported only by 33% of the people interviewed. John Key, a remarkably popular prime minister, expressed his satisfaction.

New Zealand: National leads Labour by 22 points - poll, Stuff.nz (2010)

This article discusses the results of the latest opinion polls in New Zealand. The ruling National (55%) are leading the political race with 22 percentage points more than the competing Labour Party (33%). Prime Minister John Key is supported by 57% of the people interviewed.

Uganda: Holes in 2010 Afrobarometer election poll, The Daily Monitor (2010)

This article discusses the integrity of the opinion survey conducted in Uganda by the AfroBarometer firm and its Kampala partner Wilsken Agencies. The author, who has worked for the latter agency in the past, argues that the recent opinion poll regarding the 2011 presidential candidates is biased. According to the poll, Yoweri Museveni is supported by 66% of the voters, while the opposition candidate Kiiza Besigye would only get 12% of the votes.

Kyrgyzstan Approves New Government, RFERL (2010)

The article informs that Kyrgyzstan has approved a new government, forming the first parliamentary republic in Central Asia. The coalition government controls 77 seats in a 120-seat parliament. The prime minister is Almazbek Atambaev, a Russia-leaning politician adn the leader of the Social Democratic Party.

Kyrgyzstan: Akhmatbek Keldibekov is elected the chairman of new parliament, Ferghana.ru (2010)

The article reports that the parliamentary of Kyrgyzstan elected its Speaker – Akhmatbek Keldibekov, the leader of the rightist Ata Jurt party.

Uganda: Opposition dismiss election survey, The Daily Monitor (2010)

This article reports on the reaction of the opposition parties to the opinion poll released last week in Uganda. According to the poll, the ruling National Resistance Movement and President Museveni would win an overwhelming majority of the votes, while the Forum for Democratic Change would get 12% of the votes cast. The opposition dismissed the poll as “stage managed”.

Squabbling hits Iraq PM’s plan to unveil cabinet, Khaleej Times (2010)

This news article says Iraqi PM Nuri al-Maliki’s plan to unveil a national unity cabinet was in disarray as political parties squabbled over posts and the timing of the announcement was put in doubt.

Haiti election results could be delayed for weeks, The Washington Post (2010)

This article reports on the OAS request to delay the announcement of the final results for the Haiti November elections. Holding off an announcement would postpone conflicts between supporters, which resulted in riots and deadly clashes earlier this month.

Dominican Republic: Major candidate’s reported resignation may signal trouble for opposition party, Dominican Today (2010)

The reported resignation last night to the candidate to Mayor of Santo Domingo East may signal similar actions in Dominican Republic’s major opposition party, PRD, faced with overwhelming possibilities of the tickets of the ruling party PLD in the May 16 elections.

Challenges to candidates swamp Dominican Republic Electoral Court, Dominican Today (2010)

New changes and challenges to candidacies were submitted in the Central Electoral Board on Monday, for which the Court will have to review the sudden increase to issue a resolution to admit or reject them.

Namibian opposition to boycott parliament, IOL (2010)

Namibia's main opposition party said Thursday its members who won eight parliamentary seats in disputed elections will boycott the swearing-in ceremony pending a court appeal against the vote.

Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Now in Charge, All Africa (2010)

PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has crafted an ambitious government work plan that will see him closely monitor the performance of cabinet ministers and effectively thwart moves to usurp his authority by Zanu PF hardliners.

Zimbabwe: MDC Youths in Harare Demonstrate & Demand Justice, All Africa (2010)

Over 500 MDC-T youths marched through the streets of Harare on Friday, demanding the arrest and prosecution of ZANU PF thugs who perpetrated acts of violence, murder, rape and arson in the run up to the 2008 elections.

Joint Zambia, DRC Commission Seeks Funding, All Africa (2010)

THE fifth session of the Zambia-Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) joint permanent commission (JPC) on defence and security held in Ndola has urged the Zambian and Congolese governments to source funds for the physical demarcation of the Zambia-DRC border.

Namibia:Pohamba begins second term , IOL (2010)

Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba was sworn in for a second and last term as head of state on Sunday at a colourful event at a packed sports stadium in Windhoek.

Nigeria: 2011 - Esele Vows to Move Against Election Riggers, All Africa (2010)

The incumbent President-General of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) Comrade Peter Esele was returned unopposed as President-General of the Congress during TUC's 8th Triennial National Delegates Conference which elected new leaders to lead the umbrella body of senior staff associations in the country.

Ethiopian political parties heat up election Campaigning, Sudan Tribune (2010)

As Ethiopia heads toward nationwide election, various contesting political parties have stepped-up their campaigning via print and electronic medias.