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ACE Electoral News

Thailand: Coalition parties back Democrat formula, The Nation (2011).

This article discusses statement by political parties supporting the constitution amendment to reduce the number of constituency MPs to 375 and increase the number of MPs from the party-list system of proportional representation to 125.

Philippines: Comelec prepares for a special election in the 2nd district of Cagayan, Manila Bulletin (2011).

This article discusses preparation for special election of congressional district of Cagayan Province which was made vacant in 2010.

Burma's Half-baked Presidential Election, The Irrawaddy (2011).

This article discusses the Presidential and Vice-presidential Electoral Law and Bylaw which detailed process to elect and select three vice-presidents, and to elect a president.

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Angola: Vice-minister guarantees easy access to electoral registration, Angop (2011)

Adão de Almeida, vice-minister for Institutional and Electoral Matters visited Lubango city over the weekend. It is reported that he assured residents of the re-positioning of electoral brigades. This is to allow easy access to electoral registration.

Angola: Electoral registration to reach prisoners, Angop (2011)

It is expected that voter registration in the country will ran until December 2011. Home Affairs minister, Sebastião Martins has also assured that it will cover prisoners.

South Africa: Mayor bags top party position, Sowetanlive (2011)

ANC's Johannesburg region held their election over the weekend. Parks Tau, who is the current Johannesburg mayor, was elected chairman unopposed.

Liberia: ECOWAS Observation Team Hopeful of Successful Polls in Liberia All Africa.com (2011)

The ECOWAS observation team led by the professor Attahiru Jega, the President of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Nigeria, is hopeful on the outcome of the October 11th election in Liberia. According to him the level of organization of the deployment of electoral material was a positive indicator.

Madagascar: Rajoelina to run in vote, breaks promise, News24 (2013)

In this article, Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina's name appears on an official list of presidential candidates. This comes after he said he would not put his name forward early this year.

Namibia: Shixwameni re-elected as APP president, The Namibian (2013)

In this article, All People’s Party (APP) re-elects Ignatius Shixwameni. The party’s second elective congress was held on Saturday.

Coalition Win Predicted in Trinidad and Tobago, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2010)

According to a recent survey, voters in Trinidad and Tobago are already predicting a victory of the opposition coalition. Lately, the current Prime Minister, Patrick Manning, has been accused of poor management of public funds and this will influence the outcomes of the elections.

Haiti needs a vote, The Hamilton Spectator (2010)

The mandate of the Haitian parliament expired last week, making President René Préval the only constitutional authority in the country. Many people asked the President to step down to form an interim government. The country's leaders must agree on a timetable for the next elections in order to gain credibility.

Tautua Samoa’s Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi loses parliamentary seat, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi, the leader of the Tautua Samoa party lost his seat in the Parliament. The by-elections were triggered by his own party.

Netherlands: Geert Wilders, the ultra-right firebrand, campaigns to be Holland's prime minister, the Guardian (2010)

The Freedom Party (PVV) of Geert Wilders is campaigning for the upcoming election. His far-right positions concern many observers: in most of his speeches Wilders suggests anti-Islamic and anti-immigration regulations.

Voting begins in Trinidad and Tobago’s snap election, Jamaica Observer (2010)

Special electors, including police and election day workers, were this morning casting their ballots ahead of the May 24 general election, according to the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC).

BARBADOS: Opposition leader wants fixed election date, The Barbados Advocate (2010)

The Barbados Labour Party is pressing the Government to set a date for the next elections. Its leader, Mia Mottley, declared that attention must be paid to a parliamentary reform that would allow the national assembly to be an effective check and balance on the executive.

Ambassador: Afghan poll likely to be undemocratic, The Irish Examiner (2010)

EU ambassador, Vygaudas Usacksas, expressed concerns about the upcoming elections in Afghanistan. The EU and the Americans, the ambassador declared, have been exaggerating the expectations.

After latest meeting Nauru parliament remains deadlocked, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

The Nauru Parliament is facing a political stalemate. Since the elections in April, the parliament is still not functioning properly and the opposition is already pushing for a new election.

Nauruans likely to have elections again soon, Radio Australia News (2010)

Tha 18 member parliament is still facing a political stalemate. The government, however, refused to dissolve the assembly.

Georgian Lawyers Demand Changes To Electoral Laws, RFE/RL (2010)

The article writes that dozens of Georgian lawyers are protesting in Tbilisi, to demand electoral law amendments before May 40 local elections.