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Egyptian presidential election TV debate – as it happened, The Guardian (2012)

This news is about Egypt's first-ever presidential election TV debate. The protagonists are front-running candidates Amr Moussa (former foreign minister and former head of the Arab League) and Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh (formerly of the Muslim Brotherhood) and two high-profile TV figures will be posing the questions: chat show host Mona el-Shazly and former al-Jazeera journalist Yosri Fouda. There are hopes that the debate will break new ground in Arab election coverage, with some challenging questions and serious discussion of the issues, rather than the old-style obsequiousness.

Jordan enacts political parties reform law, ABC News (2012)

Jordan's parliament on Wednesday passed a law to encourage an effective multiparty political system, a key reform measure. It would allow parties to compete in elections based on political platforms.

Egyptian expats pleased to participate in elections, Gulf News (2012)

Egyptians overseas will go to the polls for a week from Friday 11 May, to vote for a new president, amidst confusion whether the presidential elections will be suspended or not. Around 60,000 out of more than 300,000 Egyptians living and working in the UAE are registered to cast absentee ballots in Egypt's embassy in Abu Dhabi and consulate in Dubai in the first free elections since Mubarak was ousted in February last year. It is estimated that more than eight million Egyptians are working and living abroad, but nearly 600,000 are registered voters overseas.

Syrian opposition celebrates the last elections with explosions, The Voice of Russia (2012)

This news article says it is still not clear, when the results of the Syrian parliamentary elections that took place on May 7 will be made public. The head of the Supreme Electoral Committee Khalaf al-Azzawi only mentioned that the date of the final voting results announcement will be known the day before the event. He noted that the voting data from all the constituencies is not received yet.

Algeria: Former ruling party, Islamist alliance strong showing in elections say early estimates, The Washington Post (2012)

In this news article, political parties released preliminary estimates for Algeria’s parliamentary election on Friday 11 May, indicating strong showings by the historic government party and an Islamist alliance. Final results are expected later Friday, but based on tallies from individual polling stations across the country, the former ruling party, the National Liberation Front, known by its French initials FLN, will take over 100 seats, while the Islamist “Green Alliance” will get slightly less in the 462-seat assembly.

Algeria awaits election results after improved turnout, DW (2012)

This news article says that results of parliamentary elections in Algeria are expected Friday 11 May afternoon, after authorities announced better-than-expected turnout in the ballot. The government in Algiers reported relatively high turnout in parliamentary elections late on Thursday 10 May, a surprise after a campaign that appeared to be marred by voter mistrust and disinterest. Global turnout, national territory and diaspora combined, stands at 42.9 percent," the Interior Minister said.

SADC tells Zimbabwe to complete reforms, News24 (2012)

In this article, Southern African leaders urge political leaders in Zimbabwe to set specific deadline for completion of political reforms.

Thomas Thabane to be new Lesotho premier, News24 (2012)

In this article, Thomas Thabane prepares to take over the Prime Ministers office. This comes after Parliament met for the firts time on Wednesday since May 26 elections.

Zimbabwe: Mugabe succession debate intensifies, News24 (2012)

The article is about succession debate following the rumours that Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is seriously ill.

Protests: Swazi cops arrest union leaders, News24 (2012)

The article reports on arrests in Swazilands on union leaders. It is reported that this is part of the crackdown on banned pro-democracy protests.

Malawi: Banda appoints ally as vice president, News24 (2012)

The article reports on the government shake-up by the New President, Joyce Banda. It is reported that she appointed former transport and public works minister, Khumbo Kachali as vice president.

Indonesia: Govt Mulls Election Policy to Curb Political Dynasties, The Jakarta Globe (2011).

This article discusses Ministry of Home Affairs proposal of barring relatives of outgoing regional officials from running for the same post in elections to be included in the 2004 Regional Governance Law draft amendment.

Thailand: Govt to await court ruling on charter changes, The Nation (2011).

This article discusses petition submitted to the constitutional court regarding the charter amendment which includes the changes in electoral systems.

Philippines: Comelec says ready for ARMM polls, ABS-CBN News (2011).

This article discusses the preparation of Philippines’ Comelec ahead the August 8, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) election.

Myanmar parliament to touch on setting up of new union election commission, Xinhua News (2011).

This article discusses the set up of new union election commission to function on the future general elections, while a proposal of seven members of the commission was submitted to the union parliament session.

Myanmar election body rejects challenge to Suu Kyi, Today Online (2012).

This article discusses the rejection of a challenge to the parliamentary candidacy of Aung San Suu Kyi. The Myanmar's election commission rejected the complaint and confirmed Aung San Suu Kyi’s place on the ballot.

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Côte d'Ivoire:AU Chief in Ivory Coast for Talks with Rival Leaders Voanews (2011)

The African Union President, Mr. Bingu wa Mutharika is in Côte d’ivoire in order to meet with the two Presidents Mr. Alassane Ouattara and Mr. Laurent Gbagbo and to find a solution.

Nigeria Electoral Commission to Assess Voter Registration Voanews (2011)

In Nigeria, the commission is assessing the voter registration process, in order to decide if the process will be extended, because they are 70 million people that need to be registered.