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- Mediator Says Ivory Coast Needs Elections, Not Transition
A South African mediator has rejected calls by Ivory Coast rebels and opposition groups for a transition government, following a U.N. determination that elections are nolonger possible in October.
- Acts of Violence Compete with Expressions of Confidence as Afghanistan's Elec...
Election observers in Afghanistan say ongoing attacks on political candidates could undermine public faith in this Sunday's elections.
- South African Mediator: Next Month's Elections in Ivory Coast Unlikely
A key figure in South Africa's mediation efforts in Ivory Coast says elections set for next month in the war-divided nation are unlikely
- Afghan Insurgents Threaten to Disrupt Sunday's Elections
Suspected Taleban insurgents have killed seven men in Afghanistan, allegedly for preparing to participate in next Sunday's national elections.
- Firestone Lease an Issue in Liberia Election Campaign
As new elections approach in Liberia, signaling the end of a two-year transition period, many in the war-crippled country have begun questioning the legitimacy of the interim government's business dealings.
- Azerbaijani Officials Bar Islamic Party Leader From Elections
Azerbaijani election officials have barred the leader of the Islamic Party from running in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
- Center-Left Opposition Wins Norway's Parliamentary Elections
Norwegian Prime minister Kjell Magne Bondevik has conceded defeat in Monday's parliamentary elections.
- Officials in Afghanistan Say They Are Prepared for Election Violence
Millions of Afghans are expected at the polls Sunday to elect members to a new national parliament and provincial councils
- Senegal Radio Program Pushes for Direct Democracy
The recent arrest of Senegal's former prime minister and the expected postponement of legislative elections next year are raising questions about the future of a country considered a standard of democracy in West Africa.
- Possible Changes Delay Printing of Iraq Constitution
With less than five weeks before Iraqis are scheduled to vote in a referendum on a new draft constitution, top politicians say the document is still not ready to be presented to the public.
- Outside Monitors Say Liberia Unprepared for Elections
Monitors and outside observers say Liberia is going into the October 11 presidential and parliamentary elections unprepared.
- Japan: Koizumi Relishes Resounding Election Victory; Delays Cabinet Reshuffle
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, enjoying his party's landslide victory in Sunday's parliamentary elections, announced Monday he will not immediately shuffle his Cabinet.
- Final Preparations Under Way for Afghanistan Election
Election officials in Afghanistan say they are confident that all preparations for Sunday's parliamentary and provincial council elections will be completed in time.
- Japan's LDP Wins Absolute Majority for First Time in 15 Years
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has achieved a resounding vote of confidence from the electorate.
- Former Ivorian President Returns, Calling for Transition
Former Ivory Coast President Henri Konan Bedie, who was deposed in a coup in 1999, has returned to divided Ivory Coast, saying a new government is needed to prepare elections.
- Afghanistan Offensive Kills 30 Suspected Militants
Senior Afghan officials say they have killed or arrested dozens of suspected militants in the latest operation against insurgents they fear could disturb next week's elections.
- Japanese Prime Minister Headed for Decisive Victory
Japan's governing coalition is headed for a landslide victory, based on exit polling and early results from Sunday's election.
- Strong Turnout Seen as Japanese Turn Out for Decisive Elections
The turnout for Japan's national election Sunday appears to be heavier than in the last elections.
- Opposition Seen Faltering as Japanese Elect New Government
Japanese go to the polls to elect a new government Sunday.
- Egyptian Opposition Challenges Mubarak Election Victory
Egypt's political opposition is challenging President Hosni Mubarak's election victory, saying the official vote count was fraudulent.
- Mubarak Wins Fifth Term as Egyptian President
Egypt's election commission has declared President Hosni Mubarak the winner of the country's first multi-candidate presidential election, with 88 percent of the vote.
- Ivory Coast Parties Agree October Elections Impossible
Political parties in Ivory Coast have agreed with Secretary- General Kofi Annan that it will not be possible to hold elections scheduled for October 30.
- UN Chief: Ivory Coast October Election Impossible
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan says it will be impossible to hold elections in Ivory Coast next month.
- Egyptian Election Marred by Fraud, Widespread Irregularities
Early unofficial results from Egypt's landmark presidential election on Wednesday indicate a landslide win for President Hosni Mubarak.
- Japan's Prime Minister Appears Headed for Election Victory
Japan goes to the polls Sunday for a parliamentary election that may see one of the best voter turnouts in more than 50 years.
- UN Diplomat Says October Elections Unlikely in Ivory Coast
The head of the United Nations mission in Ivory Coast says the U.N. is still considering sanctions against people who are creating obstacles to peace in the war divided country.
- Egypt's Landmark Election Sometimes Chaotic
Voters have gone to the polls in Egypt for the first competitive presidential election.
- UN Enlarges its DR Congo Mission during Election Period
The UN Security Council on Monday authorised the temporary deployment of additional personnel and equipment to the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the country's general elections due in 2006.
- Tanzania's Ruling Party Ahead in Election Campaign
Campaigning is under way for Tanzania's October 30 elections.
- Race for Benin's Presidency Wide Open
Benin's presidential campaign is shaping up to be a free-for-all, as new candidates join the field to replace the aging ruler who decided not to seek re-election.
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