Elections

Kenyan Disarmament Off-Target

Critics say government needs to get tough on illegally-held weapons in tense areas ahead of March elections.

Storm Damage Payments Divide East Georgia

Prime minister’s charity group accused of making selective compensation awards.

Clear Election Run for Armenian President

Incumbent faces seven challengers, but there is little doubt who will win.

Kenyan Tensions Spark Food Shortage Fears

Farmers hold off planting because of electoral violence concerns.

Afghan Youth Debates: Calls for Impartial Media in Kandahar

Bad Memories Create Fears Ahead of Kenyan Polls

Victims of violence after 2007 election are reluctant to participate this time around.

Kofi Annan Comments Spark Kenyan Election Row

While politicians allege foreign interference, others say international diplomat’s remarks should be heeded.

Breakthrough for Outsider Party in Kyrgyzstan

System may be changing, slowly, so that policies become more important than politicians.

Armenian Opposition Party Shuns Key Election

After major group drops out of the race, other parties stand little chance, giving the president a clear run at re-election.

Kyrgyz Parties Face Test in Capital's Election

Bishkek council election less straightforward than it seems for three dominant parties.