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Democracy news

03 / 09 / 2010

Albanian government, opposition accuse each other of corruption. SETimes

03 / 09 / 2010

Uganda: Political Party Quits Opposition Coalition. All Africa

03 / 09 / 2010

Nigeria: Credible Polls Will Foster Stability, Says Jonathan. All Africa

03 / 09 / 2010

Côte d'Ivoire: No Political Mandate, No Development. All Africa

03 / 09 / 2010

Zimbabweans face end of South African amnesty. The Independent

02 / 09 / 2010

Tanzania: Obama Lauds Nation for Successful Zanzibar.All Africa

02 / 09 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Press Freedom Still Lowest in the Region. All Africa

02 / 09 / 2010

Kenya: Kibaki Breaks Silence On Sudan Leader's Visit. All Africa

01 / 09 / 2010

New OECD Aid and Domestic Accountability website.

01 / 09 / 2010

Zimbabwe 'needs $200m' for fresh polls. Mail&Guardian.

01 / 09 / 2010

A prognosis for Ukraine's ebbing democracy. Open Democracy.

17 / 08 / 2010

In ANC bill, South African media see threat to press freedom. CS Monitor.

17 / 08 / 2010

Iraq main parties break off coalition talks. Al Arabiya.

17 / 08 / 2010

Nigeria: Jonathan Under Pressure to Veto New Electoral Bill. All Africa.

17 / 08 / 2010

Kenya: Parties to Rule on Role of 'No' MPs in Review. All Africa.

16 / 08 / 2010

Tanzania: Zanzibar Renews Bid for Independence. All Africa.

16 / 08 / 2010

Madagascar leader signs deal with minor parties. Mail&Guardian.

13 / 08 / 2010

Will slow response to Pakistan flood threaten democracy?. CS Monitor.

13 / 08 / 2010

Burundi: Urgent Call to Free Journalist Facing Life in Prison. All Africa.

13 / 08 / 2010

Nigeria: Jonathan Will Contest Presidential Election, Says Ruling Party. All Africa.

Rss archive
 
05 / 08 / 2010

UN urges Iraq to quickly form inclusive government. Al Arabiya.

05 / 08 / 2010

After constitutional referendum: Kenya's moment of redemption?. The Independent.

05 / 08 / 2010

Zambia: Election Violence Discourages Women. All Africa.

04 / 08 / 2010

Egyptian human rights activist returns to Cairo after 3 years in exile. Al Arabiya.

04 / 08 / 2010

Africa's year of elections. The democracy bug is fitfully catching on.The Economist.

04 / 08 / 2010

KENYA: Security tight as voting begins on new constitution. France 24.

04 / 08 / 2010

Industrialism and environmentalism in Brazil's elections. Open Democracy.

04 / 08 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Teachers the Target of Violence as Country Slides Into Election Mode. All Africa.

03 / 08 / 2010

Rwanda 'openly flouting the rules of democracy'. Mail&Guardian.

03 / 08 / 2010

Zimbabwe: 'Unity' government becomes even more divided. Mail&Guardian.

03 / 08 / 2010

Kenya: Former President Moi Pushes for Peace During And After Vote. All Africa.

02 / 08 / 2010

Liberia: Weah Accepts Petition to Run For President. All Africa.

02 / 08 / 2010

Tanzania: Zanzibaris Vote to Approve Sharing of Power. All Africa.

30 / 07 / 2010

Funding setbacks may delay Central African Republic elections. Election Guide.

30 / 07 / 2010

Nigeria: 2011 - New Voters' Register Or No Elections, Says INEC Chief. All Africa.

30 / 07 / 2010

Madagascar: Women Form Own Political Parties for Fair Representation. All Africa.

29 / 07 / 2010

Burundi: Ruling Party Sweeps Parliament Poll. All Africa.

29 / 07 / 2010

Iran’s history suggests Green opposition will re-emerge. Democracy Digest.

29 / 07 / 2010

Venezuela’s democratic deterioration prompts international concern. Democracy Digest.

28 / 07 / 2010

NIGERIA: Presidential elections set for January. France 24.

28 / 07 / 2010

Somaliland: democratic beacon, but no easy model. Democracy Digest.

28 / 07 / 2010

Zimbabwe: New Intimidation at Constitutional Outreach Meetings. All Africa.

27 / 07 / 2010

RFI: Journalists go free in Côte d'Ivoire. France 24.

27 / 07 / 2010

Burundi: Boycott Cedes Power To Ruling Party. All Africa.

26 / 07 / 2010

Cowardly or cautious? Promoting Chinese democracy. Democracy Digest.

23 / 07 / 2010

Africa: Electoral Politics in Continent. All Africa.

23 / 07 / 2010

Guinea prepares for second round of presidential election. Election Guide.

23 / 07 / 2010

Suriname elects former dictator. Election Guide.

23 / 07 / 2010

Rwanda's opposition silenced. Mail&Guardian

23 / 07 / 2010

Kenya: Govt on Guard to Ensure Peaceful Vote on Referendum. All Africa.

22 / 07 / 2010

ASEAN gives Burma’s junta an ‘earful’ over election. Democracy Digest.

22 / 07 / 2010

Nepal election stalemate a setback for Maoists. CS Monitor.

22 / 07 / 2010

Guinea: Court Gives Go-Ahead for Election Run-Off. All Africa.

22 / 07 / 2010

Divided Palestine—A Barrier to Peace?. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

22 / 07 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Zanu PF Intimidates Citizens at Constitution Meetings. All Africa.

19 / 07 / 2010

Sudan brutally surpresses dissent: Amnesty International.

19 / 07 / 2010

EC criticises Montenegro's anti-corruption strategy. SE Times.

19 / 07 / 2010

Political violence casts pall over Rwanda election. Mail&Guardian

16 / 07 / 2010

Elections in Burma won't be fair, but they will be significant. CS Monitor.

16 / 07 / 2010

GAMBIA: Gambia coup plotters sentenced to death. France 24.

16 / 07 / 2010

Kyrgyzstan Forms Caretaker Government. Rferl.

16 / 07 / 2010

Albanian government, opposition agree on parliamentary commission. SE Times.

15 / 07 / 2010

Nigeria: President Warned Not to Use State Resources for 2011 Campaigns. All Africa.

15 / 07 / 2010

Uganda: Opposition to Unite Against Museveni at Polls. All Africa.

15 / 07 / 2010

Albania's opposition, ruling parties back at bargaining table. SE Times.

15 / 07 / 2010

West Africa: Poor Governance Undercuts Progress says UN Report. All Africa.

15 / 07 / 2010

Deputy leader of Rwanda's Green Party found murdered. The Independent.

14 / 07 / 2010

IRAQ: Fury mounts in Iraq at failure to form government. France 24.

14 / 07 / 2010

Malawi: Women Candidates Desperate to Finance Freebies for Voters. All Africa.

13 / 07 / 2010

Promote democracy as antidote to extremist ideology. Democracy Digest.

13 / 07 / 2010

Cuban dissidents arrive in Spain. The Independent.

12 / 07 / 2010

Burma ex-NLD group to run in poll. BBC.

12 / 07 / 2010

1,867 NGOs vanish from Ethiopia following new civil society law. AfricaNews.

12 / 07 / 2010

China expands anti-corruption law. BBC.

09 / 07 / 2010

West Africa: Region Needs to Work on Good Governance, Ban Says. All Africa.

09 / 07 / 2010

Iran: in ’strategic shift’, Mousavi attacks regime for inviting sanctions. Democracy Digest.

08 / 07 / 2010

Cuba: political prisoners’ release reflects regime calculation. Democracy Digest.

08 / 07 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Is Nation Ready for New Elections?. All Africa.

08 / 07 / 2010

Rwanda: Electoral Commission Announces Four Presidential Candidates. All Africa.

08 / 07 / 2010

Kenya: Polls Agency May Go to Court Over Autonomy. All Africa.

07 / 07 / 2010

Moldova’s NGOs poised for fall elections. Democracy Digest.

07 / 07 / 2010

Russia: managed democracy, stifled economy. Democracy Digest.

07 / 07 / 2010

DRC: still time to reverse ‘unmistakable turn’ towards autocracy. Democracy Digest.

06 / 07 / 2010

Drug violence mars Mexico election. CS Monitor.

05 / 07 / 2010

Fresh hope for Cuba’s political prisoners?. Democracy Digest.

05 / 07 / 2010

Opposition gains in Mexico polls. BBC.

05 / 07 / 2010

NIGER: Post-coup presidential elections to be held in January 2011. France 24.

03 / 07 / 2010

KYRGYZSTAN: Roza Otunbayeva becomes Central Asia's first female president. France 24.

02 / 07 / 2010

Opposition wins Somaliland poll. BBC.

01 / 07 / 2010

Democratic REpublic Congo: Kabila Pledges Peace, Stability. All Africa.

01 / 07 / 2010

Promoting Arab democracy: rhetoric vs. realities?. Democracy Digest.

01 / 07 / 2010

Sudan releases opposition leader Turabi. Al Arabiya.

01 / 07 / 2010

Nigeria: House Passes Electoral Act, Cages 'Mushroom Parties'. All Africa.

01 / 07 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Major Poll Changes Proposed by Justice Minister. All Africa.

01 / 07 / 2010

Nepal's Premier resigns to help peace process. The Independent.

01 / 07 / 2010

Aquino pledges to fight corruption in Philippines. The Independent.

30 / 06 / 2010

China detains veteran democracy activist. Democracy Digest.

30 / 06 / 2010

BURUNDI: President Nkurunziza secures second mandate in uncontested poll. France 24.

30 / 06 / 2010

Foreign monitors back Kyrgyz vote on a new constitution. Election Guide.

30 / 06 / 2010

Equatorial Guinea: Leader Sets Out Reform Plan. All Africa.

30 / 06 / 2010

Macedonia's Gruevski rejects opposition call for early elections. SE Times.

30 / 06 / 2010

Serbian opposition parties rally for snap elections. SE Times.

29 / 06 / 2010

Iranian dissident faces imminent execution. Democracy Digest.

29 / 06 / 2010

GUINEA: ‘The electoral process doesn't end when polling stations close’. France 24.

29 / 06 / 2010

Rwanda accused of crackdown as elections loom. Mail&Guardian.

29 / 06 / 2010

Somalia: Observers Commend Somaliland's Elections. All Africa.

29 / 06 / 2010

ElBaradei leads Egypt anti-torture protest. Al Arabiya.

28 / 06 / 2010

Burundi votes in one-choice poll. BBC>

28 / 06 / 2010

Uganda: Ruling Party Adopts New Voting System. All Africa.

28 / 06 / 2010

GUINEA: Polls close after high turnout in historic presidential election. France 24.

28 / 06 / 2010

KYRGYZSTAN: Voters approve new constitution to establish parliamentary democracy. France 24.

25 / 06 / 2010

Revitalising Democracy Assistance. FRIDE.

25 / 06 / 2010

GUINEA CONAKRY: No military figures in Guinea's presidential election. France 24.

25 / 06 / 2010

Refugees return to Kyrgyzstan. BBC.

24 / 06 / 2010

Burundi election lacks critical ingredient: presidential candidates. CS Monitor.

24 / 06 / 2010

Does politics interfere with Kosovo anti-corruption fight?. SE Times.

24 / 06 / 2010

UN to investigate civil war deaths in Sri Lanka. The Independent.

24 / 06 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean PM Reshuffles Party's Posts in Cabinet. All Africa.

23 / 06 / 2010

Somalia: Feud Between President and Prime Minister Threatens Govt. All Africa.

23 / 06 / 2010

Syria jails leading rights lawyer. BBC.

23 / 06 / 2010

Kenya: Former Leader Rebrands Controversial Sect for 2012 Elections. All Africa.

23 / 06 / 2010

Ethiopia: Govt Expels U.S. Journalist. All Africa.

22 / 06 / 2010

AFGHANISTAN: Avoid using schools as polling stations in elections, say agencies. IRIN.

22 / 06 / 2010

Burundi: Opposition Accuses Govt of Violence. All Africa.

22 / 06 / 2010

Albania's junior government partner wants end to political crisis. SE Times.

22 / 06 / 2010

Public Ddissatisfaction with institutions rising in Kosovo. SE Times.

21 / 06 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Still Top Global Asylum Seeker List Despite GNU. All Africa.

21 / 06 / 2010

Kyrgyzstan crisis threatens democratic prospects of new government. Democracy Digest.

21 / 06 / 2010

Thailand's road to reconciliation, Open Democracy.

21 / 06 / 2010

Santos wins Colombian election. BBC.

21 / 06 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Constitution-Making Programme Gains Steam. All Africa.

17 / 06 / 2010

Egypt: Govt Orders New Probe After Activist's Death. All Africa.

17 / 06 / 2010

Ethiopia opposition mounts court challenge to election. Mail&Guardian.

17 / 06 / 2010

Zim begins process of crafting new constitution. Mail&Guardian

17 / 06 / 2010

Ban welcomes Uzbekistan’s efforts to assist civilians fleeing Kyrgyz unrest. UN.

16 / 06 / 2010

Syria releases Damascus Declaration signatories. Democracy Digest.

16 / 06 / 2010

Mousavi:Iran’s Green movement seeks reform of Islamic Republic,not democratic transition. DemDigest

15 / 06 / 2010

Rwanda's Kagame joins the social media revolution. CS Monitor.

15 / 06 / 2010

Zimbabwe: South Africa in New Bid to Break Govt Deadlock. All Africa.

14 / 06 / 2010

Cuba frees paraplegic dissident. BBC.

14 / 06 / 2010

New Iraqi parliament is sworn in. BBC.

14 / 06 / 2010

Police shoot to kill as thousands flee ethnic slaughter in Kyrgyzstan. Times Online.

11 / 06 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Unity Govt Leaders Declare Deadlock Over Disputes. All Africa.

11 / 06 / 2010

Iran opposition leaders cancel mass protests. CS Monitor.

11 / 06 / 2010

ISRAELI - PALESTINIAN CONFLICT: Hope for two state solution "eroding", says Abbas. France 24.

10 / 06 / 2010

Ukrainian democracy on hold?. FRIDE.

10 / 06 / 2010

EU-backed Moldovan government faces democracy 'test'. EU Observer.

09 / 06 / 2010

PHILIPPINES: Lawmakers declare Benigno Aquino next Philippine president. Frnace 24.

09 / 06 / 2010

Iraqi parliament to hold first session next week. Al Arabiya.

08 / 06 / 2010

Sudan: Sudanese Paper Halts Production in Censorship Protest. All Africa.

07 / 06 / 2010

Minority council elections held in Serbia. SE Times.

07 / 06 / 2010

Zimbabwe: New Independent Newspaper Hits Streets. All Africa.

07 / 06 / 2010

Nigeria: Anti-corruption advocate returns from exile. The Independent.

04 / 06 / 2010

Growing demands for inquiry into death of DRC human rights ‘pioneer’. Democracy Digest.

04 / 06 / 2010

Cote d'Ivoire: Gbagbo Says Elections Will Take Place in 2010. All Africa.

03 / 06 / 2010

Algeria: Kabyle Separatists Set Up Their Own Government in France. All Africa.

03 / 06 / 2010

Burundi: Opposition Alleges Election Fraud. All Africa.

03 / 06 / 2010

Namibia: Court to Decide on Opposition Election Challenge. All Africa.

03 / 06 / 2010

Egypt’s Brotherhood loses in parliamentary vote. Al Arabiya.

03 / 06 / 2010

Tension, protests mark Serb elections in Kosovo. SE Times.

02 / 06 / 2010

Cuban 'begins prisoner transfers'. BBC.

02 / 06 / 2010

Two more parties reject Ethiopia polls. Mail&Guardian.

02 / 06 / 2010

THAILAND: Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva survives no-confidence vote. France 24.

01 / 06 / 2010

Iraq's Supreme Court ratifies election results. Al Arabiya.

01 / 06 / 2010

Egyptians vote in upper house election. Al Arabiya.

01 / 06 / 2010

Georgia elections a triumph for Saakashvili. CS Monitor.

01 / 06 / 2010

Putin's 'democracy' is wrapped in an iron fist. The Independent.

31 / 05 / 2010

COLOMBIA: Santos wins first round of presidential vote, heads to run-off. France 24.

31 / 05 / 2010

Uganda: 68 Percent Want Museveni to Quit in 2011. All Africa.

31 / 05 / 2010

Niger, Guinea Remain Suspended From ECOWAS until constitutional order restored. All Africa.

28 / 05 / 2010

Government urges Serbs to boycott elections in northern Kosovo. SE Times.

28 / 05 / 2010

Togo opposition in coalition deal. BBC.

27 / 05 / 2010

Latin America’s leaders constitutional meddling undermining democratic institutions.Democracy Digest

27 / 05 / 2010

Zimbabwe allows four new private newspapers. Mail&Guardian.

27 / 05 / 2010

OSCE, EU urge Albanian parties to resolve differences in parliament. SE Times.

26 / 05 / 2010

THAILAND: Court issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Thaksin on terrorism charges. France 24.

26 / 05 / 2010

Zambia: Ruling Party Wants Banda for 2011 Elections. All Africa.

26 / 05 / 2010

Rwanda: High Turn Up At Voters' Register Update. All Africa.

26 / 05 / 2010

Ethiopia: Election Environment Not 'Free and Fair', Says U.S. All Africa.

25 / 05 / 2010

Constitution disputed in Pakistan. BBC.

25 / 05 / 2010

Suriname's former dictator Bouterse set to make comeback. Carribean Net News.

25 / 05 / 2010

Ethiopia: Zenawi Sure of Win As Nation Votes in Test of Democracy. All Africa.

25 / 05 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Angry Tsvangirai Takes On Mugabe. All Africa.

25 / 05 / 2010

Nigeria: Obasanjo's Men Flock to Ruling Party Rebel Group. All Africa.

25 / 05 / 2010

Montenegro's opposition fails to pull off victory. SE Times.

25 / 05 / 2010

Trinidad and Tobago elects first woman Prime Minister. Times Online.

21 / 05 / 2010

Central African Republic Indefinitely Postpones Election. Election Guide.

21 / 05 / 2010

Madagascan junta leader announces new elections. Election Guide.

20 / 05 / 2010

Africa: Can Democracy Survive the 'Oil Curse'? All Africa.

20 / 05 / 2010

Kenya: Pass New Law, Annan Urges Kenyan Voters. All Africa.

20 / 05 / 2010

Burundi: Country Faces Major Test as Poll Season Begins. All Africa.

20 / 05 / 2010

Upsets possible in Montenegro's elections. SE Times.

20 / 05 / 2010

THAILAND: Bangkok burns as the Red Shirts' stand-off continues. France 24.

20 / 05 / 2010

South Africa: Govt Restructures Judiciary. All Africa.

20 / 05 / 2010

Pakistan bans Facebook, Youtube over 'Draw Mohammad Day'. CS Monitor.

20 / 05 / 2010

Guinea army to 'defend' elections. BBC.

19 / 05 / 2010

Ethiopia: Govt Bars Embassies From Observing Polls. All Africa.

19 / 05 / 2010

The EU' s Eastern Partnership: One year backwards. FRIDE.

19 / 05 / 2010

Thai Red Shirts call off protest as Thai government troops storm barricades. Times Online.

19 / 05 / 2010

Uganda: Party Leader Denies Sabotaging Opposition. All Africa.

18 / 05 / 2010

Indonesians want democracy, not theocracy. Democracy Digest.

18 / 05 / 2010

Chavez’s ideological necrophilia at root of ‘Cubazuelan’ crisis. Democracy Digest.

17 / 05 / 2010

Albanian opposition rallies again against government. SE Times.

17 / 05 / 2010

Baghdad vote recount over, no fraud found. Al Arabiya.

17 / 05 / 2010

Sudan arrests Islamist opposition leader Turabi. Al Arabiya.

17 / 05 / 2010

Rwanda: Ruling Party Chooses Kagame for Presidential Candidate. All Africa.

17 / 05 / 2010

Somalia: Leaders At Loggerheads, Parliament in Disarray. All Africa.

17 / 05 / 2010

Government and Red Shirts refuse to talk in bloody Bangkok deadlock. The Independent..

14 / 05 / 2010

Liberia: Old Alliances, Enmities Emerge As Sirleaf Runs for Second Term. all Africa.

14 / 05 / 2010

Madagascar's leader 'will not run in polls' in a bid to end the political crisis. BBC.

14 / 05 / 2010

THAILAND: Fresh clashes in Bangkok after violent army crackdown on 'Red Shirts'. France 24.

14 / 05 / 2010

Ousted Kyrgyzstan leader's supporters hit back. The Independent.

13 / 05 / 2010

Human rights in China: moving beyond dialog?. Democracy Digest.

12 / 05 / 2010

Tsvangirai warns of democracy’s fragility. Democracy Digest.

12 / 05 / 2010

Kosovo opposition parties seek early elections. SE Times.

12 / 05 / 2010

Thai army turns up the heat on Bangkok protesters. Mail&Guardian.

12 / 05 / 2010

Burma's Suu Kyi files new appeal against detention. Mail&Guardian.

11 / 05 / 2010

Cuba: criminalizing dissent. Democracy Digest.

11 / 05 / 2010

PHILIPPINES: Senator Aquino on track to win presidency. France 24.

11 / 05 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Court Acquits Top Opposition Leader. All Africa.

11 / 05 / 2010

Rwanda: Prisoners, Refugees Will Not Vote, Says Electoral Commission. All Africa.

11 / 05 / 2010

Kenya: Kibaki and Raila Back New Constitution. All Africa.

10 / 05 / 2010

Burundi: Nation Can Show Way to Democracy - UN Envoy. All Africa.

10 / 05 / 2010

Radio broadcasts undermining North Korean dictatorship. Democracy Digest.

10 / 05 / 2010

Nepalis see red over Maoist strike. Asian Times.

10 / 05 / 2010

Violence mars start of Philippines elections. Times Online.

07 / 05 / 2010

Hatian President May Stay Beyond Term. Election Guide.

07 / 05 / 2010

Moldova: Election Impasse Leads To Constitutional Debate. Election Guide.

07 / 05 / 2010

Bosnia and Herzegovina to hold general elections on October 3rd. SE Times.

07 / 05 / 2010

Egypt's Mubarak warns of "chaos" amid reform push. Al Arabiya.

07 / 05 / 2010

BURMA: Suu Kyi’s party splits after formal disbanding. France 24.

06 / 05 / 2010

Analysis: Tensions high in run-up to Burundi elections. IRIN News.

06 / 05 / 2010

European Parliament tries to end Albania's political stalemate. SE Times.

06 / 05 / 2010

Phillipines elections to continue as electronic vote-counting fails. Times Online.

05 / 05 / 2010

After Iraq election, Shiite parties announce alliance to form next government . CS Monitor.

05 / 05 / 2010

THAILAND: 'Red shirts' reject govt's November elections timetable. France 24.

05 / 05 / 2010

Albania's Berisha sticks to stance despite hunger strike. SE Times.

05 / 05 / 2010

Maliki supporters disrupt poll recount. The Independent.

04 / 05 / 2010

Guinea: June Elections On Schedule, Says Interim Government. Election Guide.

04 / 05 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Govt Breaks Promises on Press Freedom. All Africa.

04 / 05 / 2010

Maoists halt Kathmandu in strike to topple leader of Nepal. Times Online.

04 / 05 / 2010

Egypt: Mubarak protests stepped up

03 / 05 / 2010

Tanzania: Kikwete Rates Highly in Poll, But Not His Ministers. All Africa.

03 / 05 / 2010

Mauritius: Voters Go to Polls This Week. All Africa.

03 / 05 / 2010

Nepal's Maoist protests stall peace process. CS Monitor

03 / 05 / 2010

Thai PM says he will find political solution to Red Shirt problem. CS Monitor.

03 / 05 / 2010

Iran: labor day protests confirm Green movement vitality, regime combustibility?. Democracy Digest.

03 / 05 / 2010

‘Dramatic surge’ in democracy assistance should feature in new approach to Burma. Democracy Digest.

03 / 05 / 2010

Suu Kyi's party bids farewell to politics but not to its hopes. The Independent.

30 / 04 / 2010

Zambia: Opposition Leader Under House Arrest. All Africa.

30 / 04 / 2010

Central African Republic Postpones Elections Again. Election Guide.

30 / 04 / 2010

Albanian opposition to stage protest against government. SE Times.

30 / 04 / 2010

Baghdad vote recount to kick off on Monday. Al Arabiya.

30 / 04 / 2010

Kenya: Constitutional Talks With Church Collapse After Clergy Pull-Out. All Africa.

30 / 04 / 2010

Madagascar talks tackle elections. Mail&Guardian.

30 / 04 / 2010

Egypt: playing the long game for democratic reform?. Democrcacy Digest.

30 / 04 / 2010

Tanzania: Human Rights Abuses Grow, Says Report. All Africa.

29 / 04 / 2010

ON RFI: Loser to challenge south Sudan presidential vote in court . France 24.

29 / 04 / 2010

Nigeria election chief 'sacked'. BBC.

28 / 04 / 2010

Zimbabwe: No Movement Towards Implementing Constitutional Reform Process. All Africa.

28 / 04 / 2010

Supporting authentic NGOs in Yemen. Democacry Digest.

28 / 04 / 2010

Junta members to stand as civilians in Burma election. Mail&Guardian.

28 / 04 / 2010

Former Kyrgyzstan president faces mass killing charge. The Independent.

28 / 04 / 2010

Sudan: Defeated Opposition Will Not Go Quietly. All Africa.

27 / 04 / 2010

Uganda: Govt, Opposition Disagree On Presidential Poll Bill. All Africa.

27 / 04 / 2010

Dream Election Result for Sudan's President Bashir. BBC.

27 / 04 / 2010

China arrests Tibetan writer critical of quake relief effort. The Independent.

27 / 04 / 2010

Iraq: A perilous electoral stalemate, election panel invalidates 52 candidates. The Independent.

26 / 04 / 2010

Papua: the elusive dialogue. Open Democracy.

26 / 04 / 2010

Kenya: Govt, Churches Hold Key Talks Over Constitution. All Africa.

26 / 04 / 2010

Defiant Red Shirts gear up for military onslaught on their Bangkok camp. Times Online.

26 / 04 / 2010

US intervenes in Iraq election row as feared militia waits in wings. The Independent.

24 / 04 / 2010

Tension mounts in Ethiopia ahead of polls. Mail&Guardian.

23 / 04 / 2010

Liberia: Challengers Line Up to Take On Popular Incumbent in 2011 Polls. All Africa.

23 / 04 / 2010

Fragile democracy in Albania, steps towards Europe, but democratic deficits remain. FRIDE.

23 / 04 / 2010

EU representative Giffoni says Serbian elections in northern Kosovo illegal. SE Times.

23 / 04 / 2010

Sri Lanka: Jailed opposition leader uses day in parliament to attack President, The Independent.

22 / 04 / 2010

Kyrgyzstan: Constitutional referendum set for June and presidential poll for October. France 24.

22 / 04 / 2010

Presidential candidate is arrested in Rwanda. The Independent.

21 / 04 / 2010

South Africa: Poor People's Movement Draws Government Wrath. All Africa.

21 / 04 / 2010

ARGENTINA: Argentina's last dictator sentenced to 25 years. France 24.

21 / 04 / 2010

Somalia: Rights Group Pushes for End to Abuse of Civilians. All Africa.

21 / 04 / 2010

SRI LANKA: Ruling party wins first parliamentary elections since end of civil war. France 24.

21 / 04 / 2010

Show of military might as Venezuela celebrates 200 years of independence. Times Online.

21 / 04 / 2010

Kyrgyzstan in turmoil while Belarus shelters ousted leader. The Independent.

20 / 04 / 2010

Kosovo working on post-International Court of Justice ruling strategy. SE Times.

20 / 04 / 2010

Erdogan says Turkish government committed to amending constitution. SE Times.

20 / 04 / 2010

Albania's main oppoistion Socialist Party (SP) decides to ramp up protests. SE Times.

20 / 04 / 2010

Iraq election panel orders Baghdad vote recount. Al Arabiya.

20 / 04 / 2010

Head of Cuba's Catholics says Cuba is in crisis with open criticism of the system by the people. BBC

19 / 04 / 2010

Indonesia: democratic beacon in volatile region?. Democracy Digest.

19 / 04 / 2010

Pakistan Moves Toward Parliamentary System. Election Guide.

19 / 04 / 2010

Brazil’s election: politics and personalities, Open Democracy

19 / 04 / 2010

Mugabe marks 30 years of Zimbabwe. The Independent.

16 / 04 / 2010

Sudan: Independence of Electoral Commission Questioned. All Africa.

16 / 04 / 2010

Fearing government security agents, Ugandan journalists resort to self-censorship . Mail&Guardian.

16 / 04 / 2010

Elections promised as ousted president Bakiyev flees Kyrgyzstan. The Independent.

15 / 04 / 2010

Democracy assistance: fresh challenges, familiar dilemmas. Democracy Digest.

15 / 04 / 2010

Assembly recognises Venezuela’s ‘energetic, inspirational’ student movement. Democracy Digest.

15 / 04 / 2010

Ethiopia: EU to Monitor Elections. All Africa.

15 / 04 / 2010

Sudan ruling party offers opposition govt posts. Al Arabiya.

15 / 04 / 2010

Montenegrin government survives no-confidence vote. SE Times.

15 / 04 / 2010

Nigeria: Electoral Reform, Energy Are Top Priorities for Acting President. All Africa.

14 / 04 / 2010

Post-election Sri Lanka turns on critics. Asian Times.

14 / 04 / 2010

SUDAN: Commission suspends vote in 'problem-hit' constituencies, France 24.

14 / 04 / 2010

Ousted Kyrgyz President will quit if given safety guarantees. The Independent.

13 / 04 / 2010

Serbia's opposition LDP to seek government seats in next elections. SE Times.

13 / 04 / 2010

Nigeria: Jonathan - Expect Changes in Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). All Africa.

13 / 04 / 2010

Sudan: Problems Lead to Extension of Vote. All Africa.

12 / 04 / 2010

KYRGYZSTAN: Interim government threatens force against Bakiyev. France 24.

12 / 04 / 2010

Thailand protests: 'Red shirt' protesters rule out talks with government. CS Monitor.

12 / 04 / 2010

Angola: Government Develops Initiatives to Combat Corruption. All Africa.

12 / 04 / 2010

Shambolic scenes and confusion mark Sudan’s first multiparty vote in 24 years. Times Online.

09 / 04 / 2010

Philippines' power at crisis point. Asian Times.

09 / 04 / 2010

Kenyans Look Toward Referendum On Constitution. Election Guide.

09 / 04 / 2010

Pakistan to curb president powers. BBC.

09 / 04 / 2010

SRI LANKA: Ruling coalition leads in parliamentary polls. France 24.

08 / 04 / 2010

Ousted Kyrgyzstan leader refuses to admit defeat. Times Online.

08 / 04 / 2010

European Union withdraws Darfur poll observers. Al Arabiya.

08 / 04 / 2010

Kyrgyz opposition seizes control. BBC.

08 / 04 / 2010

Sadr bloc want Jaafari as Iraq PM. BBC.

08 / 04 / 2010

SRI LANKA: Voters cast ballot in poll expected to consolidate president's power. France 24.

08 / 04 / 2010

THAILAND: Authorities shut down 'red shirt' protesters' TV channel. France 24.

07 / 04 / 2010

Egypt Protesters seek change, fight with police. Al Arabiya.

07 / 04 / 2010

Protesters storm into Thailand's parliament. The Independent.

07 / 04 / 2010

Ghana: Political Parties Urged to Come Clean. All Africa.

06 / 04 / 2010

Sudan poll thrown into disarray by boycott threat. Al Arabiya.

06 / 04 / 2010

Kosovo president denies role in reshuffle. SE Times.

01 / 04 / 2010

KENYA: ICC to investigate 2007 post-electoral violence. France 24.

01 / 04 / 2010

Mugabe swears in Zimbabwe's first human rights and electoral commission. BBC.

01 / 04 / 2010

SUDAN: Key challenger to Beshir quits presidential race. France 24.

31 / 03 / 2010

Egypt: proposed law will stifle civil society, ‘militarize’ NGO-state relations. Democracy Digest.

31 / 03 / 2010

Allawi accuses Iran over election. BBC.

31 / 03 / 2010

Pakistan court in corruption vow.BBC.

30 / 03 / 2010

Bosnian Serb parties form coalition ahead of elections. SE Times.

30 / 03 / 2010

Moldovian Vlad Filat: Early legislative elections are inevitable. IPN.

30 / 03 / 2010

Links to Ba’athists could end Allawi’s hopes of seizing power. The Independent.

29 / 03 / 2010

Montenegrin opposition files no-confidence motion against government. SE Times.

29 / 03 / 2010

Allawi begins coalition talks after narrow win. Al Arabiya.

29 / 03 / 2010

THAILAND: Thai PM to hold further talks with protesters. France 24.

29 / 03 / 2010

Sudan: Voters in South Face a Complex Challenge in Coming Polls. All Africa.

29 / 03 / 2010

Ivan Lewis: Burma needs a general election, not an election of Generals. The Independent.

26 / 03 / 2010

ElBaradei pleads for more democracy in Egypt. Al Arabiya.

26 / 03 / 2010

IRAQ: Political stand-off feared ahead of election results. France 24.

26 / 03 / 2010

Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos launches her congressional campaign. BBC.

26 / 03 / 2010

Burundi: Prevent And Punish 'Mob Justice'. All Africa.

25 / 03 / 2010

North Korea: ‘information cascade’ destabilizing authoritarian rule. Democracy Digest.

25 / 03 / 2010

China-Google row will eventually confirm democracy’s comparative advantage?. Democracy Digest.

25 / 03 / 2010

Taiwan's opposition scents power. Asian Times.

25 / 03 / 2010

Uganda: Top Cabinet Posts to be Delegated Among IPC After Museveni Defeat. All Africa.

25 / 03 / 2010

Turkish government asks opposition to suggest reforms. SE Times.

25 / 03 / 2010

Ethiopia accused of crackdown ahead of vote. Mail&Guardian Online.

24 / 03 / 2010

Montenegrin opposition suggests elections on June 6th. SE Times.

24 / 03 / 2010

BELARUS: Crackdown on Dissent Feared Ahead of Elections. IPS News.

24 / 03 / 2010

Suu Kyi wants party to boycott Burma election. The Independent.

24 / 03 / 2010

Brazil after Lula: left vs left. Open Democracy.

23 / 03 / 2010

Western democracy unsuitable for Kyrgyzstan?. Democracy Digest.

23 / 03 / 2010

Support Palestinian democracy, not corrupt elites. Democracy Digest.

23 / 03 / 2010

MEDIA: EU ministers demand end to 'unacceptable' Iran media censorship. France 24.

23 / 03 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Youth March Against Political Violence. All Africa.

23 / 03 / 2010

Sri Lanka's UPFA poised for easy win. Asia Times.

23 / 03 / 2010

UNDP sees growing dissatisfaction with Kosovo government. SE TImes.

23 / 03 / 2010

Sudan's Bashir threatens to expel poll observers. Al Arabiya.

22 / 03 / 2010

Allawi edges ahead of PM again in Iraq election. Al Arabiya.

22 / 03 / 2010

Sudan govt 'repression' threatens free elections. Mail&Guardian Online.

22 / 03 / 2010

Uganda: The More Rivals He Has, the Closer Museveni Inches to Another Term. All Africa.

21 / 03 / 2010

Koirala death deals new blow to fragile Nepal government. CS Monitor.

19 / 03 / 2010

Iran: Nowruz anniversary highlights democratic deficit. Democracy Digest.

19 / 03 / 2010

Colombia: elections show challenges remain for democracy. Democracy Digest.

19 / 03 / 2010

Uganda: Opposition Hints at 2011 Poll Stay-Away. All Africa.

19 / 03 / 2010

Zambia: Don't Be Desperate, Opposition Urged. Election Guide.

19 / 03 / 2010

Nigeria: 2011 Elections May Take Seven Weeks. All Africa.

18 / 03 / 2010

Iraq's PM ally claims fraud, demands recount. Al Arabiya.

18 / 03 / 2010

NIGERIA: Acting President Goodluck Jonathan dissolves cabinet. France 24.

18 / 03 / 2010

Uganda: Royal tomb fire stokes tensions between government and Bugandan king. The Independent.

17 / 03 / 2010

MADAGASCAR: African Union imposes sanctions, freezes assets of president, govt officials. France 24.

17 / 03 / 2010

Havana under fire on human rights as ‘US softens, Cuba hardens’. Democracy Digest.

17 / 03 / 2010

Iraq PM, main rival locked in tight election battle. Al Arabiya.

17 / 03 / 2010

CUBA: Human Rights at the Eye of the Storm. IPS News.

17 / 03 / 2010

ZIMBABWE: Zuma arrives in Harare to broker talks between Mugabe and Tsvangirai. France 24.

17 / 03 / 2010

Red Shirt protesters hurl blood at Thai Prime Minister's house. Times Online.

17 / 03 / 2010

Nigeria: Electoral Body Hopes for Polls in January 2011. All Africa.

16 / 03 / 2010

Somalia: U.S.-Backed Transitional Govt, Militia Group Sign Deal on Rebels. All Africa.

16 / 03 / 2010

Ethiopia: Civil Society to Observe Polls. All Africa.

15 / 03 / 2010

Iraqi PM picks up steam in bid to retain post. Al Arabiya.

15 / 03 / 2010

COLOMBIA: Pro-Uribe parties win congressional vote. France 24.

15 / 03 / 2010

Election monitors’ report increases doubts over fairness of Iraq election. Times Online.

15 / 03 / 2010

Rwanda's democratic credentials under fire. The Independent.

15 / 03 / 2010

Protesters rally in Bangkok for fresh elections. The Independent.

12 / 03 / 2010

Iraq PM in contest with ex-premier for poll lead. Al Arabiya.

12 / 03 / 2010

EU to send 130 monitors to Sudan's April polls. Al Arabiya.

12 / 03 / 2010

Burmese Junta Bans Many Opposition Candidates From Forthcoming Polls. Election Guide.

12 / 03 / 2010

EU High Repr. to submit draft External Action Service organigram to Member States. EU Observer.

12 / 03 / 2010

THAILAND: Thaksin supporters rally in Bangkok, vow to topple govt. France 24.

12 / 03 / 2010

COLOMBIA: ‘Avatars’ threaten to revive paramilitary-linked politics. France 24.

12 / 03 / 2010

Nigeria: Yar'Adua - We Acted to Save Our Democracy, Say Governors. All Africa.

12 / 03 / 2010

Zimbabwe: No Peacekeeping Forces for Zim Elections, U.S. All Africa.

11 / 03 / 2010

In India, deadly backlash against freedom of information activists. CS Monitor.

11 / 03 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai and Mugabe Deadlocked on Ministerial Functions. All Africa.

11 / 03 / 2010

Nigeria: Reappearance of the President Has Worsened the Political Paralysis. All Africa.

11 / 03 / 2010

Kenya: New Law to Protect Post-Polls Violence Witnesses. All Africa.

10 / 03 / 2010

South Africa: Be the Eyes, Ears of Govt - Mokonyane. All Africa.

10 / 03 / 2010

Namibia: Election Case to Supreme Court. All Africa.

10 / 03 / 2010

BURMA: Junta's new election law bars Suu Kyi from poll. France 24.

10 / 03 / 2010

HAITI: Preval to meet Obama amid US calls for quick Haitian elections. France 24.

10 / 03 / 2010

Nigeria: Jonathan Should Prioritise Electoral Reform - Buhari. All Africa.

10 / 03 / 2010

Nouri al-Maliki and Ayad Allawi both claim victory in Iraq elections. Times Online.

10 / 03 / 2010

What if a jury – not voters – decided elections?. CS Monitor.

09 / 03 / 2010

Colombia’s push back against ‘wave of autocracy’. Democracy Digest.

09 / 03 / 2010

Ethiopia: democracy or stability?. Democracy Digest.

09 / 03 / 2010

Burma publishes new election laws. Times Online.

09 / 03 / 2010

Coalition led by Maliki ahead in Iraqi poll. The Independent.

08 / 03 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Mugabe Shrinks MDC Ministers' Powers - Again. All Africa.

08 / 03 / 2010

Cuba lashes out at hunger striker. BBC.

08 / 03 / 2010

Bosnia: ethnic cleansing as state building?. Democracy Digest.

08 / 03 / 2010

Obama visit highlights Indonesian democracy’s achievements – and shortcomings. Democracy Digest.

08 / 03 / 2010

Tsvangirai urges peace force for next Zim poll. Mail&Guardian Online.

08 / 03 / 2010

IRAQ: International community hails 'milestone' poll. France 24.

08 / 03 / 2010

TOGO: Security forces crack down on post-election opposition protests. France 24.

08 / 03 / 2010

GUINEA: Interim leader says elections will be held on June 27. France 24.

07 / 03 / 2010

Iraq election: Iraqis defy bombs to vote. CS Monitor.

05 / 03 / 2010

ElBaradei free to seek presidency: Mubarak. Al Arabiya.

05 / 03 / 2010

Sudan's Arman accuses govt of plotting vote rig. Al Arabiya.

05 / 03 / 2010

Ethiopian Opposition Candidate Stabbed to Death. New York Times.

05 / 03 / 2010

Namibia: Elections Ruling Tomorrow. All Africa.

05 / 03 / 2010

Mugabe says he is prepared to stand for re-election.. Mail&Guardian Online.

05 / 03 / 2010

'Irregularities' in Togo election. BBC.

04 / 03 / 2010

Combating Afghan corruption: gotta start somewhere……. Democracy Digest.

04 / 03 / 2010

Democratic advantage obscures ’significant setbacks’ and autocratic legitimacy. Democracy Digest.

04 / 03 / 2010

Tymoshenko forced out as Ukraine PM. BBC.

04 / 03 / 2010

Nepal running out of time to meet deadline for a new constitution. Asia Times Online.

04 / 03 / 2010

ELECTIONS: Togo votes amid fears of 2005 electoral violence repeat. France 24.

04 / 03 / 2010

Kenya leaders accused of fuelling post-election violence. Mail&Guardian Online.

04 / 03 / 2010

Burma may save its tigers and not its women,. Open Democracy.

03 / 03 / 2010

NATO says Albania's elections were legitimate. SE TImes.

03 / 03 / 2010

TOGO: Final day of campaigning before presidential election. France 24.

03 / 03 / 2010

Opposition disputes result of Tajikisatan's parliamentary elections.

03 / 03 / 2010

Sunnis emerge from political wilderness to stand and vote in Iraqi election. Times Online.

02 / 03 / 2010

Kenya: International Court Gets Post-Election Violence Suspect List. All Africa.

02 / 03 / 2010

Will ‘cautiously daring’ ElBaradei divide opposition or galvanize Egypt’s passive majority?. Dem Dig

02 / 03 / 2010

Sudan: Group Calls on Polls Observers to Stress Human Rights. All Africa.

01 / 03 / 2010

Kenya: We'll Stay On and Fight for Reforms, Says Odinga. All Africa.

01 / 03 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Unity Govt Cracks Widen. All Africa.

01 / 03 / 2010

PM plays the anti-Baath card as poll approaches. The Independent.

28 / 02 / 2010

NIGER: Coup leader says no junta member will run for presidency. France 24.

28 / 02 / 2010

Colombia court ruling: No third term for Uribe. CS Monitor.

26 / 02 / 2010

Cote d'Ivoire: Top UN, African Envoys Meet on Polls Crisis. All Africa.

26 / 02 / 2010

BURMA: Supreme Court rejects Suu Kyi’s appeal. France 24.

26 / 02 / 2010

Zim's not-so-free press. Mail&Guardian Online.

26 / 02 / 2010

Is Kenya heading for a meltdown?. Mail&Guardian Online.

26 / 02 / 2010

Karzai overturns law that reserves seats for women MPs. Times Online.

25 / 02 / 2010

Africa: Continent Making Progress, Says Anti-Corruption Group. All Africa.

25 / 02 / 2010

Nigeria: Top U.S. Official Urges Electoral Reform. All Africa.

25 / 02 / 2010

UKRAINE: Yanukovich sworn in as president of deeply divided nation. France 24.

25 / 02 / 2010

Death of dissident Orlando Zapata Tamayo leads to clampdown in Cuba. Times Online.

25 / 02 / 2010

ElBaradei to lead a coalition for change, The Independent.

24 / 02 / 2010

A Lebanon-style sectarian democracy the best Iraq can hope for?. Democracy Digest.

24 / 02 / 2010

180,000 Iraqis in Jordan set to vote in election. Al Arabiya.

24 / 02 / 2010

IVORY COAST: Authorities name new government, includes opposition parties. France 24.

24 / 02 / 2010

Niger junta names prime minister. BBC.

23 / 02 / 2010

Sudan: UN Warns of Polls Challenges. All Africa.

23 / 02 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Media Watchdog Criticises Unity Govt. All Africa.

23 / 02 / 2010

IRAQ: Should NGO activists join the electoral fray? Election Guide.

23 / 02 / 2010

SUDAN: Elections in a volatile climate. IRIN.

23 / 02 / 2010

Concern at Karzai poll power grab. BBC.

23 / 02 / 2010

IVORY COAST: Parties strike agreement to resolve political crisis. France 24.

23 / 02 / 2010

Somalia: 'My Government Has no Powers', Says President. All Africa.

22 / 02 / 2010

NIGER: Junta chief named interim president. France 24.

22 / 02 / 2010

Burkina Looks To November Presidential Vote. Election Guide.

22 / 02 / 2010

Opposition, Ruling Faction Square Off In Ethiopia. Election Guide.

22 / 02 / 2010

Sunni bloc to boycott Iraq’s national elections. Al Arabiya.

22 / 02 / 2010

West Africa: Ecowas force to help deter country vote violence. All Africa.

22 / 02 / 2010

IVORY COAST: Leaders schedule urgent talks after opposition refuses to join govt. France 24.

17 / 02 / 2010

Belarus involvement in EU partnership policy under threat. EU Observer.

17 / 02 / 2010

The Big Question: What's gone wrong in Kenya, and is the peace deal unravelling?. The Independent.

17 / 02 / 2010

Zimbabwe: European Union Extends Targeted Sanctions on Country. All Africa.

16 / 02 / 2010

India: unprepared and unwilling to defend Asian democracy?. Democracy Digest.

16 / 02 / 2010

Serbia's Kostunica eyes early elections. SE Times.

16 / 02 / 2010

Sudan's SPLM starts poll campaign to beat Bashir. Al Arabiya.

16 / 02 / 2010

GUINEA: Junta announces caretaker government ahead of elections. France 24.

16 / 02 / 2010

Burma 'must end minorities abuse'. BBC.

16 / 02 / 2010

Nigeria: Presidential, Guber Polls for November. All Africa.

16 / 02 / 2010

Kenya faces political 'meltdown'. BBC.

11 / 02 / 2010

Order out of chaos. Mapping the complexity of Pan African civil society. Oxfam. 2009. Ansa Africa.

11 / 02 / 2010

Iraq in 2010: The dangers of European complacency. FRIDE.

11 / 02 / 2010

IRAN: Opposition looks to hijack Islamic revolution anniversary. France 24.

11 / 02 / 2010

Mid-East democracy support addresses tyranny-terror link. Democracy Digest.

11 / 02 / 2010

North Korea – worse than you thought?. Democracy Digest.

10 / 02 / 2010

UKRAINE: Election winner Yanukovich urges Tymoshenko to quit. France 24.

10 / 02 / 2010

President Rajapaksa dissolves parliament as anger grows over Fonseka arrest. Times Online.

10 / 02 / 2010

Albanian government, opposition leaders to meet at Topi's office. SE Times.

10 / 02 / 2010

Iraq to open 10-15 voting posts in Jordan. Al Arabiya.

10 / 02 / 2010

UKRAINE DECIDES: THE DUST STARTS TO SETTLE. ECFR.

10 / 02 / 2010

Zimbabwe 'failing to stop rights abuses'. Mail & Guardian Online.

09 / 02 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Negotiators Brief SA Facilitation Team. All Africa.

09 / 02 / 2010

Namibia: Geingob Hints At Review of Proportional Representation System. All Africa.

09 / 02 / 2010

SRI LANKA: Defeated presidential candidate Fonseka to face court martial. France 24.

08 / 02 / 2010

Orange squashed. BBC News.

08 / 02 / 2010

UKRAINE: Opposition leader Yanukovich set for political comeback. France 24.

08 / 02 / 2010

Iran opposition leader 'jailed'. BBC News.

08 / 02 / 2010

High Turnout But Little Contest In Uzbekistan. Election Guide.

08 / 02 / 2010

Iraq MPs to meet over barred candidates row. Al Arabiya.

08 / 02 / 2010

Ukraine decides: the first exit polls come out. ECFR.

08 / 02 / 2010

COSTA RICA: Laura Chinchilla looks set to become nation's first female president. France 24.

08 / 02 / 2010

Rwanda: Electoral Calendar Released. All Africa.

05 / 02 / 2010

Iraq PM calls parliament over banned candidates. Al Arabiya.

05 / 02 / 2010

Nigeria: Yar'Adua's Absence Causes Anambra Elections to Be Illegal. All Africa.

05 / 02 / 2010

Zimbabwe stalemate persists. Mail & Guardian.

03 / 02 / 2010

Iranians favor regime over Green movement? ‘Dark cloud’ over Iran poll data. Democracy Digest.

02 / 02 / 2010

Nigeria’s leadership vacuum threatens constitutional crisis. DemocracyDigest.

19 / 01 / 2010

Ukraine decides: Part Five. ECFR.

19 / 01 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Journalist Arrested for Filming Protest. All Africa.

19 / 01 / 2010

Guinea faces difficult political transition. Mail & Guardian.

19 / 01 / 2010

Ukraine braced for presidential run-off. The Independant.

13 / 01 / 2010

Mexican President Proposes Election System Reforms. Election Guide, IFES.

13 / 01 / 2010

Nigerien Factions In Brokered Peace Talks. Election Guide, IFES.

13 / 01 / 2010

Iraq invasion had no legal mandate, says Dutch panel. The Independant.

12 / 01 / 2010

Freedom House report highlights continuing democratic recession – or stasis? Democracy Digest.

12 / 01 / 2010

Josipovic wins Croatia's presidential elections

12 / 01 / 2010

Iran opposition leader’s car hit by gunfire. Al Arabiya.

12 / 01 / 2010

Iraq Sets Election Date. Election Guide.

12 / 01 / 2010

Zimbabwe: Constitutional Reform Resumes. All Africa.

17 / 12 / 2009

Nigeria: Abuja, Executive Branch Have Too Much Power, Says Peer Review. All Africa.

17 / 12 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Talks Negotiators Given till Monday to Complete Discussions. All Africa.

17 / 12 / 2009

EU presidency praises Kosovo's municipal elections. South East Times.

17 / 12 / 2009

EIDHR mid term review meeting report. European Commission

15 / 12 / 2009

Zimbabwe: New Vice President Sworn In. All Africa.

15 / 12 / 2009

Sudan: Seeking a Democratic South. All Africa.

15 / 12 / 2009

Moldova: Civil society skeptical about potential of Transnistrian NGO coordination council

14 / 12 / 2009

Kosovo holds second round of local elections. SE Times.

14 / 12 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Mugabe's Zanu-PF battles to regain absolute power. The Independent.

11 / 12 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Mugabe: Internal fights eating up Zanu-PF. Mail & Guardian.

11 / 12 / 2009

Abkhazia prepares to vote. Open Democracy.

11 / 12 / 2009

Rights marches broken up in Cuba. BBC.

10 / 12 / 2009

HONDURAS: Zelaya's planned exit to Mexico on hold. France 24.

10 / 12 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Chairman Quits. All Africa.

10 / 12 / 2009

Moldova: Transnistrian civil society to discuss problems and propose solutions. Info Prim.

08 / 12 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Zuma Team Meets Parties on Unity Govt Crisis. All Africa.

07 / 12 / 2009

Nepal: Maoists plan unity in diversity. Asia Times.

07 / 12 / 2009

Sudan: Govt Arrests Leading Southern Politicians. All Africa.

07 / 12 / 2009

Mozambique Council rejects opposition vote appeal. Mail & Guardian.

07 / 12 / 2009

BOLIVIA: Morales claims landslide re-election victory. France 24.

07 / 12 / 2009

Kenya: ODM Leadership Favours Powerful Prime Minister. All Africa.

03 / 12 / 2009

Moldova: PCRM divided over early elections. Info Prim.

02 / 12 / 2009

Kenya: Parties Claim Deal on Draft Constitution. All Africa.

02 / 12 / 2009

HONDURAS: Summit Does Not Recognise Elections. IPS News.

02 / 12 / 2009

Madagascar opposition says leader stalling govt talks. Mail & Guardian.

02 / 12 / 2009

Ashton 'won't be extension of UK'. BBC.

02 / 12 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Talks on Unity Govt Problems Drag On. All Africa.

01 / 12 / 2009

Kenya: Annan Back for Talks on Reform and Hague. All Africa.

01 / 12 / 2009

Malawi postpones 2010 local polls. Mail & Guardian.

01 / 12 / 2009

Zelaya: Honduras still in crisis. BBC.

01 / 12 / 2009

Sudan: Millions could miss elections, say observers. Mail & Guardian.

01 / 12 / 2009

Namibia: Opposition Parties Claim 'Possible Rigging'. All Africa.

30 / 11 / 2009

HONDURAS: Conservative Lobo wins disputed post-coup election. France 24.

30 / 11 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai in Sanctions U-Turn. All Africa.

27 / 11 / 2009

New EU High Representative to meet Parliamentarians on 2 December. European Voice.

27 / 11 / 2009

Ruling party favoured as Namibians vote. Mail & Guardian.

27 / 11 / 2009

Liberia: Opposition Wins Senatorial By-Election. All Africa.

27 / 11 / 2009

Kenya: Prosecutor Asks Hague Judges for Probe of Election Violence. All Africa.

27 / 11 / 2009

MOLDOVA: Commissioner's Address to Moldovan Parliament. European Commission.

27 / 11 / 2009

MOLDOVA: 2nd round of presidential elections will be held on December 7. Info Prim.

26 / 11 / 2009

HONDURAS: Supreme Court rules out Zelaya return ahead of Sunday's key poll. France 24.

26 / 11 / 2009

Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Backs SADC Parliament. All Africa.

26 / 11 / 2009

Zuma appoints new Zimbabwe team. Mail & Guardian.

26 / 11 / 2009

Zambia: Electoral Commission Accused of Bias. All Africa.

26 / 11 / 2009

GUINEA: January 31 election promise 'impossible' to keep. France 24.

23 / 11 / 2009

Iraqi parliament fails to reach election deal. Al Arabiya.

23 / 11 / 2009

Iran jails ex-VP for six years over vote protests. Al Arabiya.

23 / 11 / 2009

Khartoum postpones elections by six days. Al Arabiya.

23 / 11 / 2009

Obama to honour Zim women with rights award. Mail & Guardian.

20 / 11 / 2009

Abbas confirms Palestinian vote to be postponed. Al Arabya.

20 / 11 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Country's Corruption Wanes. All Africa.

20 / 11 / 2009

Kenyan Factions Divided Over President's Powers. Election Guide.

20 / 11 / 2009

HONDURAS: De facto leader Micheletti to briefly step down during elections. France 24.

20 / 11 / 2009

Man who fired shots in Sangerei on election day in July liable to 7 years behind bars. Info Prim.

19 / 11 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Unity Govt Parties to Hold Secret Weekend Talks. All Africa.

19 / 11 / 2009

Burundi: Upcoming Polls to Test Country's Fragile Peace. All Africa.

18 / 11 / 2009

Monitors say Kosovo elections met standards. SE Times.

18 / 11 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Begins Talks on Unity Govt Future. All Africa.

18 / 11 / 2009

HONDURAS: Congress delays decision on Zelaya until after Nov. 29 poll. France 24.

18 / 11 / 2009

Burmese cameramen jailed for defying regime. The Independent.

18 / 11 / 2009

Miliband: Taliban must join Afghan parliament. The Independent.

17 / 11 / 2009

Kenya: New Draft Constitution Unvelied. All Africa.

16 / 11 / 2009

Turkish government announces details of Kurdish plan. SE Times.

16 / 11 / 2009

KOSOVO: Both major parties claim victory in landmark elections. France 24.

16 / 11 / 2009

Obama demands release of Burma democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi. The Times.

13 / 11 / 2009

Botswana president calls for fresh Zim elections. Mail & Guardian.

11 / 11 / 2009

Ivorien Elections Again Postponed. Election Guide.

11 / 11 / 2009

Mozambican Incumbent Leads. All Africa.

11 / 11 / 2009

Liberia: Civil Society Expresses Concern Over Senatorial Election. All Africa.

11 / 11 / 2009

Tsvangirai attends Cabinet after ending boycott. Mail & Guardian.

11 / 11 / 2009

UN declares July 18 Nelson Mandela Day. Mail & Guardian.

11 / 11 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Harare Poll Results Stand, Says Zanu-PF. All Africa.

10 / 11 / 2009

Iran and Saudi Arabia drawn to Yemen . Asian Times.

10 / 11 / 2009

Gambia: Corruption and Public Office. All Africa.

10 / 11 / 2009

Lebanon's Hariri forms unity govt with Hezbollah. Al Arabiya.

10 / 11 / 2009

NGOs accuse Basescu of pre-election fraud. SE Times.

10 / 11 / 2009

One-quarter of Kosovo Serbs to participate in elections. SE Times.

10 / 11 / 2009

Burma claims it will release Aung San Suu Kyi. Mail & Guardian.

10 / 11 / 2009

ZIMBABWE: Movement for Democratic Change MP Roy Bennett on trial for 'treason'. The Times.

09 / 11 / 2009

No New Election Law In Iraq. Election Guide.

09 / 11 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Fresh Hope As Zuma Takes Over As Mediator. All Africa.

09 / 11 / 2009

Tsvangirai urges Mugabe to treat him as equal partner. Mail & Guardian.

09 / 11 / 2009

Chavez steps up Colombia rhetoric. BBC.

06 / 11 / 2009

EC rapporteurs praise Albania's general elections. SE Times.

06 / 11 / 2009

HONDURAS: Stand-off resumes as crisis deal 'fails'. France 24.

06 / 11 / 2009

Africa 1989: Hopes are high for democracy. Mail & Guardian.

06 / 11 / 2009

Zambia: Media Can Be Dangerous Tool - MPs. All Africa.

06 / 11 / 2009

MDC pushes for power-share deal. The Independent.

05 / 11 / 2009

GUINEA: Opposition hands transition plan to mediator. France 24.

05 / 11 / 2009

Suu Kyi comes out of detention to meet senior US diplomat. The Independent.

04 / 11 / 2009

Karzai poll lacks 'legal basis'. BBC.

04 / 11 / 2009

BURMA: US envoys meet Suu Kyi, Burmese leaders. France 24.

04 / 11 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai, Mugabe to Attend Summit in Maputo. All Africa.

04 / 11 / 2009

IRAN: Election protests will be crushed, students are told. The Times.

03 / 11 / 2009

Clinton's push for Arab democracy overshadowed by Israel stance. CS Monitor.

03 / 11 / 2009

ETHIOPIA: opposition says nearly 450 members jailed. Mail & Guardian.

30 / 10 / 2009

EU leaders to endorse broad outlines of new EU diplomatic service. European Voice.

30 / 10 / 2009

Guinea Bissau: Country Closer to Political Stability, Security - UN. All Africa.

29 / 10 / 2009

EC urges Turkey to strengthen democracy. SE Times.

29 / 10 / 2009

Central African Republic: Exiled President to Return to Contest Polls. All Africa.

29 / 10 / 2009

Frelimo leads early Mozambique poll returns. Mail & Guardian.

29 / 10 / 2009

Zimbabwe officials refuse entry to UN investigator despite ministry invitation. The Times.

28 / 10 / 2009

Hamas to ban January election in Gaza: Ministry. Al Arabiya.

27 / 10 / 2009

Tunisian president re-elected. Independent.

27 / 10 / 2009

Mozambique's troubled opposition faces tough election. Mail & Guardian.

27 / 10 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Mugabe-Tsvangirai Talks Fail. All Africa.

27 / 10 / 2009

Election stalemate as Karzai rejects rival’s conditions. The Times.

26 / 10 / 2009

MOLDOVA: Presidential election postponed. Info Prim Neo.

26 / 10 / 2009

European Parliament resolution on democracy building. EU Parliament.

25 / 10 / 2009

ZIMBABWE : Police raid prime minister's party's property, MDC source says. France 24.

23 / 10 / 2009

Honduras discussions 'break down'. BBC.

23 / 10 / 2009

TUNISIA : Presidential election campaigning ends ahead of Sunday's poll. France 24.

22 / 10 / 2009

Gerontocracy vs. democracy. Democracy Digest.

20 / 10 / 2009

Albania's SP decides to boycott November elections. SE Times.

20 / 10 / 2009

Zimbabwe: No to Parallel Govt Structures. All Africa.

20 / 10 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai to Meet With SADC Leaders Over Unity Crisis. All Africa.

19 / 10 / 2009

GUINEA : Junta chief digs in despite mounting international pressure. France 24.

16 / 10 / 2009

Campaigning under way ahead of Kosovo elections. SE Times.

16 / 10 / 2009

Runoff Election Due In Afghanistan. Election Guide.

16 / 10 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Opposition MDC boycotts unity govt. Mail & Guardian.

15 / 10 / 2009

Defining democracy - an EU imperative. EU Observer.

15 / 10 / 2009

Botswana: Close to 1000 Election Observers Resign. All Africa.

15 / 10 / 2009

'No space for democracy in Mozambique'. Mail & Guardian.

15 / 10 / 2009

Russian MPs walk out in a rare show of dissent. The Independent.

15 / 10 / 2009

PCRM accuses BCC of favoring pro-government broadcasters. Info Prim.

15 / 10 / 2009

Romania to open 13 polling stations in Moldova for presidential elections. Info Prim.

14 / 10 / 2009

Nicaragua's newest tycoon? 'Socialist' president Daniel Ortega. CS Monitor.

14 / 10 / 2009

Armenia-Turkey: don’t stop now , Kerem Oktem. Open Democracy.

13 / 10 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Constitution-Making Process Facing Fresh Hurdles. All Africa.

13 / 10 / 2009

Afghan quits election complaints commission. CNN.

12 / 10 / 2009

Kuwait MP seeks to scrap Sharia election law. Al Arabiya.

12 / 10 / 2009

Turkey and Armenia normalise ties despite last-minute tensions. EU Observer.

10 / 10 / 2009

IRAN: Three sentenced to death over election protests. France 24.

09 / 10 / 2009

Civil society as a corner stone for democracy in Central Africa. EurAc Director says. MO.

09 / 10 / 2009

Which Index of African Governance? The Break Between Ibrahim and Rotberg. Global Integrity Commons.

09 / 10 / 2009

Democracy-support: From recession to innovation. Open Democracy.

09 / 10 / 2009

Democracy in Development. Global consultations on the EU’s role in democracy building. ACE.

08 / 10 / 2009

UN Warns Ivory Coast To Complete Voter Roll. Election Guide.

08 / 10 / 2009

Albanian Socialists threaten to escalate anti-government protests. SE Times.

08 / 10 / 2009

China and Africa’s natural resources: the challenges for development and governance. Eldis.

08 / 10 / 2009

Madagascar: Leaders Should Ensure Smooth Transitional Process - UN. All Africa.

06 / 10 / 2009

Albania announces limited local elections. SE Times.

06 / 10 / 2009

Sudan's president invites opposition for talks. Al Arabiya.

05 / 10 / 2009

Macau Democrats Gain In Legislative Election. Election Guide.

05 / 10 / 2009

Nigerien Opposition Will Boycott Legislative Vote. Election Guide.

05 / 10 / 2009

France: UN Should Stay Through Hatian Presidential Polls. Election Guide.

05 / 10 / 2009

What Thaw? Armenia-Turkey relations. Transitions Online.

05 / 10 / 2009

Sudan's Bashir runs for president despite warrant. Al Arabiya.

05 / 10 / 2009

Mozambique: Guebuza Pledges No Attempt At a Third Term. All Africa.

05 / 10 / 2009

Somalia: Somaliland Elections - Fifth Time Lucky? All Africa.

04 / 10 / 2009

The Politics of Decentralisation and the Limits to Local Democracy in Ghana. GSDRC.

02 / 10 / 2009

Sudan: The Dangers of Elections. All Africa.

02 / 10 / 2009

Africa: Govts Must be Worthy of People, Says Clinton. All Africa.

01 / 10 / 2009

Hariri launches 2nd bid to form Lebanon govt. Al Arabiya.

01 / 10 / 2009

Guinea calls for unity government. BBC.

30 / 09 / 2009

Guinea's violent repression of protesters. The Times.

22 / 09 / 2009

Zalaya 's surprise return to Honduras. The Times.

22 / 09 / 2009

Statement on Honduras from Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner.

21 / 09 / 2009

Burma: call to release remaining political prisoners. Democracy Digest.

18 / 09 / 2009

Auditors: EU systematically neglects NGOs. European Voice.

18 / 09 / 2009

Albanian parliament approves new government. SE Times.

18 / 09 / 2009

President Karzai blames media for election-fixing furore. The Times.

18 / 09 / 2009

GABON: Opposition leaders file formal complaint over poll. France 24.

18 / 09 / 2009

Mihai Ghimpu to meet with head of Russian government apparatus. Info-Prim.

16 / 09 / 2009

Gaddafi calls for democracy. The Times.

16 / 09 / 2009

Colombian Senate Passes Term Limits Repeal Bill. Election Guide.

16 / 09 / 2009

Karzai can't avoid run-off vote, poll suggests. Election Guide.

16 / 09 / 2009

OSCE issues final report on Albanian elections. South-East Times.

16 / 09 / 2009

Rwanda: 2010 Elections Set for August 9. All Africa.

15 / 09 / 2009

Uganda: Govt Clamps Down on Media. All Africa.

15 / 09 / 2009

Kenya: Rights Activists to Ask Hague Court to Act. All Africa.

15 / 09 / 2009

France's Sarkozy congratulates Berisha on elections. South East Times.

15 / 09 / 2009

International Democracy Day: work to do. Open Democracy.

14 / 09 / 2009

EU best at promoting democracy? Democracy Digest.

14 / 09 / 2009

Lebanon back to political limbo. Asia Times.

14 / 09 / 2009

Violence Erupts In Gabon Following Contested Election Result. Election Guide.

14 / 09 / 2009

Opposition Pressures Guinea Leader To Sit Out Election. Election Guide.

14 / 09 / 2009

Somalia: Chaos Feared As Somaliland Cancels Elections. All Africa.

11 / 09 / 2009

Lifting Zimbabwe sanctions will speed its recovery, says Zuma. Mail & Guardian.

11 / 09 / 2009

EU scales back positive appraisal of Afghan elections. EU Observer.

10 / 09 / 2009

EU announces landmark visit to Zimbabwe. Mail & Guardian.

09 / 09 / 2009

SADC Leaders Reject New Madagascar Govt. All Africa.

09 / 09 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Southern Africa Snubs Tsvangirai. All Africa.

09 / 09 / 2009

AFGHANISTAN: Karzai victory mired by fraud investigation. France 24.

08 / 09 / 2009

Guinea Bissau: New President Inaugurated. All Africa.

08 / 09 / 2009

Albania's Topi urges lawmakers to strengthen democracy. SE Times.

08 / 09 / 2009

The New European Parliament: All change or business as usual? CEPS.

08 / 09 / 2009

AFGHANISTAN: UN-backed electoral commission orders partial vote recount. France 24.

08 / 09 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Party Loyalties Disrupt Education. All Africa.

08 / 09 / 2009

Ukraine elections risk stoking EU-Russia tensions. EU Observer.

07 / 09 / 2009

Lebanon: Opposition rejects Hariri's proposed government. Al Arabiya.

07 / 09 / 2009

GABON: Prime minister denies government mulling emergency powers. France 24.

07 / 09 / 2009

ZIMBABWE: African leaders to call for an end to sanctions. France 24.

04 / 09 / 2009

Washington ups the pressure on Honduras by cutting aid. CS Monitor.

01 / 09 / 2009

Albania's Socialists refuse to recognise elections results

01 / 09 / 2009

Turkey and Armenia set for ties

01 / 09 / 2009

GABON: Troops deploy as three candidates declare poll victory

31 / 08 / 2009

Ahmadinejad's new cabinet: more conservative than ever

31 / 08 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Electoral Body's Funds Run Out. All Africa.

30 / 08 / 2009

Counting begins in Gabon election. BBC News.

29 / 08 / 2009

Iranian parliament starts vote on new cabinet. Al Arabiya.

28 / 08 / 2009

EU shows solidarity with Cuban dissident. Democracy Digest.

27 / 08 / 2009

"More votes than voters", The Economist

26 / 08 / 2009

Korea's Champion of Democracy: Kim Dae-jung, FEER.

19 / 08 / 2009

Moldova defies post-Soviet traditions. ECFR.

19 / 08 / 2009

AFGHANISTAN: On eve of elections, fraud concerns loom. France 24.

19 / 08 / 2009

IRAN: Ahmadinejad to unveil his cabinet amid mounting opposition. France 24.

17 / 08 / 2009

Moldovan High Court Must Rule On Recount Request. RFERL.

17 / 08 / 2009

Indonesia poll challenge rejected. BBC News.

17 / 08 / 2009

Azerbaijan To Adopt New Law On Political Parties. Radio Free Europe.

17 / 08 / 2009

Moldovan Opposition Pulls Together, But Is That Enough? RFE.

17 / 08 / 2009

Iran adds 25 more to mass trial. The Independant.

16 / 08 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Land Invasions Continue. All Africa.

16 / 08 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Unity Govt Under Threat. All Africa.

12 / 08 / 2009

EU deplores detention of Burma opposition leader. EU Observer.

12 / 08 / 2009

Turkish opposition refuses to discuss Kurdish issue. SE Times.

12 / 08 / 2009

BURMA: Suu Kyi to appeal 18-month sentence. France 24.

12 / 08 / 2009

Curfew imposed after Honduras protests. The Independant.

11 / 08 / 2009

Aung San Suu Kyi verdict draws international ire. CS Monitor.

10 / 08 / 2009

Old Mugabe ally dies in Zimbabwe. BBC News.

10 / 08 / 2009

EU takes tough stance on Iran trials. EU Observer.

07 / 08 / 2009

Moscow and Beijing: pre-empting democracy. Democracy Digest.

07 / 08 / 2009

Humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe still grave, UN press.

07 / 08 / 2009

Armenia Fails to Learn Conflict Lessons. IWPR.

06 / 08 / 2009

A Chance For Reconciliation And Progress In Moldova. Radio Free Europe.

06 / 08 / 2009

Turkey seeks democratic settlement of Kurd conflict. SE Times.

03 / 08 / 2009

Southern Africa: Zuma to Discuss Tensions With Mugabe

03 / 08 / 2009

NIGER: Opposition calls for referendum boycott as army votes early

03 / 08 / 2009

SUDAN: Clashes in country's south kill more than 160

03 / 08 / 2009

Degrading democracy: bring to boil, then simmer…..

03 / 08 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Tells Exiles He Cannot Help Them

01 / 08 / 2009

Quo Vadis Moldova?

01 / 08 / 2009

CUBA: Raul Castro postpones key Communist Party congress

01 / 08 / 2009

VENEZUELA: New electoral law favours Chavez, say critics

22 / 07 / 2009

Khamenei blames foreign nations for Iran crisis

22 / 07 / 2009

Georgian president unveils reforms

22 / 07 / 2009

Mega-Pro team refuse to sign election results

22 / 07 / 2009

No deal for ousted Honduras president

22 / 07 / 2009

Swedish Prime Minister and current EU-President-in-Office, Fredrik Reinfeldt outlines the Swedish EU

22 / 07 / 2009

The key achievements of the Barroso Commission. European Commission. The state of the Union in 2009.

22 / 07 / 2009

The summer of eastern Europe's discontent. The European Council on Foreign Relations. 20 July 2009.

21 / 07 / 2009

Fading democracy

21 / 07 / 2009

Georgia: social chasm, political bridge, Robert Parsons

18 / 07 / 2009

Real change? Problems and possibilities, Jeremy Gilbert

17 / 07 / 2009

Outcry at Detention of Azeri Opposition Bloggers

13 / 07 / 2009

Sudanese Opposition Protests As Election Postponed

13 / 07 / 2009

Clerical Leaders Defy Ayatollah on Iran Election

13 / 07 / 2009

Iran Opposition Leaders Call For Protesters' Release

13 / 07 / 2009

EU budget line for Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development. EC Annual Action Plan 2009

13 / 07 / 2009

Indonesian President Wins Reelection

13 / 07 / 2009

Nigerois President Dissolves, Increases Size Of Parliament

13 / 07 / 2009

Join the Party ... Or Else

13 / 07 / 2009

Islamist radicalisation: the challenge for euro-mediterranean relations

13 / 07 / 2009

Can fragile states copy the Asian miracle?

13 / 07 / 2009

Fighting ends Zimbabwe meeting

13 / 07 / 2009

Leading article: Diplomatic dance

13 / 07 / 2009

Afghanistan: EU to observe the upcoming elections

09 / 07 / 2009

Obama: civil society activists must follow Russian path to universal values

08 / 07 / 2009

Obama administration takes strong first step on funding democracy

08 / 07 / 2009

Uighurs let down by West?

08 / 07 / 2009

Georgia: between war and a future , Vicken Cheterian

02 / 07 / 2009

Albanian election winner still unclear

02 / 07 / 2009

HONDURAS: Curfew tightened as new leaders reject pressure to reverse coup

02 / 07 / 2009

Mousavi faces prison threat

01 / 07 / 2009

Albania still tabulating election results. SE Times.

01 / 07 / 2009

Dicing with Democracy. FRIDE.

30 / 06 / 2009

Bomb kills dozens as Iraq celebrates sovereignty. The Independant.

30 / 06 / 2009

A vote for change in Argentina. Economist.

30 / 06 / 2009

Albanian elections not meeting international standards yet. EU Observer.

30 / 06 / 2009

IRAN: Police out in force after vote results 'confirmed'. France 24.

30 / 06 / 2009

Honduran army stands firm and installs interim leader. The Independant.

25 / 06 / 2009

Cameroon, Spain To Deepen Democratic Governance Cooperation. allAfrica.com.

25 / 06 / 2009

IRAN: Riot police 'clash' with protesters in Tehran. France24.

23 / 06 / 2009

The EU's approach to Israel and the Palestinians. FRIDE.

23 / 06 / 2009

Mr Tsvangirai deserves our support. The Independant.

22 / 06 / 2009

India bans Maoist communist party. BBC news.

22 / 06 / 2009

Tanzania: Govt to Audit All Party Finances. Allafrica.com.

22 / 06 / 2009

US, EU renew calls for fair elections in Albania. SE Times.

22 / 06 / 2009

Local elections scheduled in Kosovo. SE Times.

22 / 06 / 2009

UK announces £5m aid for Zimbabwe

22 / 06 / 2009

IRAN: Guardian Council admits irregularities in disputed presidential vote. France 24.

22 / 06 / 2009

IRAN: State radio reports mass arrests Saturday, calm Sunday. France 24.

22 / 06 / 2009

EU embassies wary of hosting Iranian protesters. EU Observer.

18 / 06 / 2009

Iran: Democracy without adjectives. ECFR.

18 / 06 / 2009

Kosovo to hold local elections this November

18 / 06 / 2009

Four weeks after the launch of the Eastern Partnership (EaP). Europa.eu.

18 / 06 / 2009

Iran probes 646 poll complaints. BBC News.

17 / 06 / 2009

AFGHANISTAN: Presidential election campaigning kicks off . France 24.

17 / 06 / 2009

A complex and uncertain contest for Iran's future. The Independant.

16 / 06 / 2009

Seven killed during Iran protest

16 / 06 / 2009

IRAN ELECTION: Seven killed as protests continue, Iranian media reports

16 / 06 / 2009

'New government' for Tamil Tigers

16 / 06 / 2009

Living in Exile: Young Iraqi refugees in Syria

16 / 06 / 2009

Reza Molavi: The genie may not go back in the bottle

15 / 06 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Parliament Pushes Ahead With Constitution Reform

15 / 06 / 2009

Rafsanjani's gambit backfires

15 / 06 / 2009

An election that bodes ill for Iranians more than the West. The Independant.

14 / 06 / 2009

Mousavi attends Iran rally despite govt ban. Al Arabiya.

12 / 06 / 2009

Ugandan President Declares War on Corruption. allAfrica.com. 4 June 2009.

12 / 06 / 2009

Global Corruption Barometer 2009. Transparency International. 3 June 2009.

12 / 06 / 2009

European elections: a pan-European analysis. ECFR.

12 / 06 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Mugabe's Zanu-PF Seeks Constitutional Talks Delay

12 / 06 / 2009

Lebanon's elections: reading the signs , Hazem Saghieh. OpenDemocracy.

06 / 06 / 2009

Why Hezbollah Doesn't Really Want to Win

17 / 04 / 2009

Second round of Macedonian elections successful; certain issues remain. SE Times.

17 / 04 / 2009

Serbia's Tadic warns against early elections. SE Times.

17 / 04 / 2009

Moldovan poll recount to take place on Wednesday. Election Guide.

17 / 04 / 2009

Mauritania opposition rejects elections as farce. Election Guide.

17 / 04 / 2009

Moldova: Europe's Next Revolution. ECFR.

17 / 04 / 2009

Making Kosovo work. FRIDE.

17 / 04 / 2009

Thai 'yellow shirt' protest leader shot. The Independant.

16 / 04 / 2009

Tensions Escalate Between Moldova And Romania. Radio Free Europe.

03 / 04 / 2009

Quiet Vote in Macedonia Quells Fears of Violence. NY Times.

03 / 04 / 2009

Georgia: Arrests Target Ex-Rose Revolution Leader’s Party. EurasiaNet.

03 / 04 / 2009

Statement by EU HR Javier SOLANA after the elections in Montenegro. Council.

03 / 04 / 2009

The case for a new european engagement in Iraq. FRIDE.

03 / 04 / 2009

Zimbabwe: Media Commission in Place By Month-End

02 / 04 / 2009

Coalition Partner Appeals To Armenian President To Ensure Fair Municipal Ballot.

27 / 03 / 2009

Indonesia : Aceh tensions. BBC News.

27 / 03 / 2009

Madagascar: Africa Condemns Military Handover of Power. All Africa.

27 / 03 / 2009

Kyrgyz presidential poll date set. BBC News.

27 / 03 / 2009

Albanian opposition party accuses government of ignoring EU advice. SE Times.

27 / 03 / 2009

How the West lost its way in the East. The Independant.

26 / 03 / 2009

Najib elected leader of ruling party in Malaysia. IHT.

26 / 03 / 2009

New Peace Envoy Gets Indefinite Mandate In Bosnia. Radio Free Europe.

25 / 03 / 2009

AFP: Pakistan's Chaudhry pleads for end to corruption. AFP.

24 / 03 / 2009

Leftist Win Marks Landmark Election in El Salvador. Election Guide.

24 / 03 / 2009

Campaigning ends in Macedonia ahead of Sunday's elections. SETimes.com.

23 / 03 / 2009

Postponement of the Parliamentary Elections in Yemen. Council of the EU.

23 / 03 / 2009

Albania's ruling coalition signs pre-election agreement. SETimes.com.

23 / 03 / 2009

Sunday's elections will test Macedonia. SETimes.com.

23 / 03 / 2009

Indonesia: Deep Distrust in Aceh as Elections Approach. Crisis Group.

22 / 03 / 2009

Kremlin replaces governor who bucked Putin's party. IHT.

20 / 03 / 2009

Democracy-support in a new era. IDEA.

19 / 03 / 2009

Armenian Opposition Divided Over Ter-Petrosian Candidacy. Radio Free Europe.

19 / 03 / 2009

China: democracy in action, Li Datong. Open Democracy.

17 / 03 / 2009

Democracy and the Arabs: after the fall, Tarek Osman. Open Democracy.

16 / 03 / 2009

Last stand for democracy in Burma?, Daniel Pye. Open Democracy.

16 / 03 / 2009

Kenya to Undertake Overhaul of Electoral System. Election Guide.

16 / 03 / 2009

KARZAI Calls for Early Elections, Sparks Power Struggle in Afghanistan. Election Guide.

16 / 03 / 2009

Belarus: are the scales tipping? FRIDE.

16 / 03 / 2009

Khatami 'pulls out of Iran race'. BBC News.

16 / 03 / 2009

EU set to suspend Belarus travel ban. EU Observer.

15 / 03 / 2009

Deposed Thai prime minister vows to fight on. IHT.

15 / 03 / 2009

Pakistani opposition leader defies house arrest. The Independant.

13 / 03 / 2009

The inspectors of democracy, Rodrigo de Almeida. Open Democracy.

13 / 03 / 2009

Upcoming elections pose crucial test for Afghanistan. UN report.

12 / 03 / 2009

Armenian Tycoon Says His Family Is Under Threat

09 / 03 / 2009

Yemen Postpones Parliamentary Elections To 2011. ElectionGuide.

09 / 03 / 2009

India Election Commission Row Referred to Supreme Court. ElectionGuide.

08 / 03 / 2009

Resignation tests hope for Palestinian unity government. CS Monitor.

08 / 03 / 2009

Southern Africa: Does Region Need a Parliament? All Africa.

08 / 03 / 2009

Joan Smith: Dictators are rattled because their days are numbered. The Independant.

06 / 03 / 2009

A world of women, Rosemary Bechler. Open Democracy.

06 / 03 / 2009

Sudan: Govt Threatens to Expel More Aid Agencies. All Africa.

06 / 03 / 2009

Is it Russia´s time for democracy? ECFR.

06 / 03 / 2009

Protesters surround offices of Thai prime minister. IHT.

06 / 03 / 2009

South Africa: Parties Vow to Keep Election Campaigns Free of Xenophobia. All Africa.

05 / 03 / 2009

Indian elections scheduled for April and May. IHT.

05 / 03 / 2009

Democracy for export?, Daniele Archibugi. Open Democracy.

03 / 03 / 2009

EU-Belarus entente possible despite Georgia problem. EU Observer.

03 / 03 / 2009

Former Armenian President Rules Out 'Revolution'. Radio Free Europe.

23 / 02 / 2009

Moldova’s elections. ECFR.

23 / 02 / 2009

Chavez wins referendum to end term limits. IHT.

23 / 02 / 2009

Europe's engagement with moderate Islamists. FRIDE.

23 / 02 / 2009

Obama rethinks the goal of democracy-building. IHT.

23 / 02 / 2009

SRI LANKA: Govt rejects talk of truce with Tigers. France 24.

23 / 02 / 2009

Despite winning referendum, Chavez faces obstacles. IHT.

23 / 02 / 2009

South Africa: Opposition Questions Election Date. All Africa.

23 / 02 / 2009

Cote d'Ivoire: UN Wants Elections Scheduled Soon. All Africa.

23 / 02 / 2009

The economy and armed forces in South America. FRIDE.

23 / 02 / 2009

Inclusive citizenship research project: methodology. FRIDE.

22 / 02 / 2009

Iran Blocks Websites Promoting Khatami. Radio Free Europe.

21 / 02 / 2009

Global Integrity report 2008.

19 / 02 / 2009

EU Urges Armenian Gov't To Meet Opposition. Radio Free Europe.

18 / 02 / 2009

Pakistan : no progress possible without good governance. AP Pakistan.

16 / 02 / 2009

Bouteflika to run for third term. BBC news.

16 / 02 / 2009

Nigeria: Ogbulafor's Detractors Are Targeting Yar'Adua - Groups

16 / 02 / 2009

Venezuela expells MEP for criticising Chavez. EU Observer.

14 / 02 / 2009

Saudi's first female minister cracks glass ceiling. Al Arabiya.

09 / 02 / 2009

Freedom, security and justice in Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine. EU Court of Auditors.

09 / 02 / 2009

Vote fraud claims in Iraq ballot. BBC News.

09 / 02 / 2009

South Africa: Will Violence Plague Elections Again? All Africa.

09 / 02 / 2009

EU Decision-making Void of Democratic Qualities? RECON.

02 / 02 / 2009

Somalia: Somalis Pressured to Elect President This Week. All Africa.

02 / 02 / 2009

Bolivians Vote to Ratify Radical New Constitution. Election Guide.

02 / 02 / 2009

Zimbabwe: I'm in, Says Tsvangirai. All Africa.

02 / 02 / 2009

Moldova Calls April Poll; Voronin Seeks Control. Radio Free Europe.

01 / 02 / 2009

UN chief urges new Somali President to prioritize national reconciliation. UN.

28 / 01 / 2009

In defence of democracy promotion. Richard Youngs. ECFR. The European Voice.

28 / 01 / 2009

Somalia: Expanded Parliament to Elect New President On Feb. 2. All Africa.

28 / 01 / 2009

Côte d'Ivoire: UN Urges Parties to Devise 'Realistic' Plan for Delayed Polls. All Africa.

27 / 01 / 2009

MONTENEGRO: Parliament vote paves way to early elections. France 24.

26 / 01 / 2009

Azerbaijan vs. freedom of expression. Democracy Digest.

26 / 01 / 2009

Taliban shape an opium economy. Asian Times.

26 / 01 / 2009

EU Agrees To Take Iranian Group Off Terror List. Radio Free Europe.

26 / 01 / 2009

EU calls for Palestinian unity government. EU Observer.

24 / 01 / 2009

Albania: Press freedom must be protected. Transparency International.

23 / 01 / 2009

February vote likely on third Chavez term. Election Guide / IFES.

23 / 01 / 2009

Israel Disqualifies Two Arab Parties from February General Election. Election Guide.

23 / 01 / 2009

Europe, the US and Middle Eastern democracy. FRIDE.

23 / 01 / 2009

Azerbaijani Opposition Activists Jailed. Radio Free Europe.

23 / 01 / 2009

ZIMBABWE: EU to tighten sanctions on Zimbabwe. France 24.

22 / 01 / 2009

Mauritania elections to be held on June 6. Al Arabiya.

22 / 01 / 2009

Armenia Faces European Sanction. IWPR.

21 / 01 / 2009

Preliminary statement of the EU Election Observation Mission to El Salvador. EC.

20 / 01 / 2009

Albania to hold parliamentary elections on June 28th. Southeast European Times.

20 / 01 / 2009

Venezuela sets Feb 15 Chavez re-election referendum. Election Guide.

20 / 01 / 2009

Ghana: World's Press Celebrates Election. All Africa.

20 / 01 / 2009

Election Law Change to Break Single-Party Monopoly on Kazakh Parliament. IFES.

20 / 01 / 2009

In defence of democracy promotion. European Voice, Richard Youngs.

20 / 01 / 2009

International justice and the diplomatic struggle over Darfur. FRIDE.

20 / 01 / 2009

Kazakh Service Editor Severely Beaten. Radio Free Europe.

16 / 01 / 2009

Promoting Good Governance and Stability in Sierra Leone. Standard Times, Freetown.

14 / 01 / 2009

Armenian Opposition Figures Refuse To Stand For Judge. Radio Free Europe.

09 / 01 / 2009

Before election, Iranian hard-liners crack down. IHT.

09 / 01 / 2009

African mistrust of "Northern Justice". FRIDE.

08 / 01 / 2009

Promoting democracy: a principled, pragmatic approach? Democracy Digest.

07 / 01 / 2009

Bangladesh holds first vote in 2 years. IHT.

07 / 01 / 2009

Cuba: the legacy of a revolution. FRIDE.

07 / 01 / 2009

Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan : defending human rights and promoting democracy. FRIDE & CEPS.

07 / 01 / 2009

New man to take office in Ghana. BBC News.