Elections

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.

Exiled Zimbabwean Editor Faces Arrest

Iraq's Shaky Government

Months in the making, what lies in store for the new Baghdad administration?

Glimpses of Hope in Impoverished Kibera

Corrugated jungle that is Africa's second largest slum was one of the flashpoints of ethnic violence following Kenya's 2007 election.

Is Serbia Serious About Arresting Mladic?

The Hague’s chief prosecutor Serge Brammertz visits Belgrade next week to prepare his twice-yearly report on Serbia’s cooperation regarding the arrest of Hague indictees Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic.