Elections

Political Parties Discuss Next Move Following Poll Suspension

National Assembly and Senate Elections Postponed – Japanese Tsunami Blamed

Election Postponed

Museveni Set for Re-election in Postwar Uganda

Kazak Early Election Presented as Democratic Option

President Nazarbaev offers “lesson in democracy” by dropping plans to extend current term, but slips in an early election instead.

Abyei Solution Key to South Sudan Stability

Disputed area of southern Sudan remains a potential flashpoint– but not because of its oil resources.

South Sudan Exiles Share Piece of History

They may be far from home, but southern Sudanese living abroad relish opportunity to vote on the future of their homeland.

Kazak Parliament to Rule on Extending President's Term

Referendum allowing President Nazarbaev to stay on without election would be bad for democracy, critics say.

Tensions Rise as South Sudan Votes

Pashtun Candidates Protest in Herat

With final election results released, unsuccessful contenders from Pashtun group say they were systematically excluded.