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War may not prevent elections in Ukraine

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UKRAINE

Zelensky’s statement followed weeks of growing speculation that a wartime election might be held. However, it is still unclear if elections -- either parliamentary or…

Claims of US election fraud may see violence condoned

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US

The verdict came soon after the FBI’s removal of documents from former US President Donald Trump’s residence in Florida produced extremist threats online against law enforcement…

Legitimacy deficit will define Libya elections

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LIBYA

The Paris Conference on Libya on November 12 presented a superficial show of international consensus in support of elections. However, reports indicate growing worries about the…

Myanmar elections will beget coalition government

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MYANMAR

Scenarios for the outcome of November 8 elections.

Election rigging may erode Africa’s democratic gains

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AFRICA

Electoral manipulation in Africa

Ruling parties will largely win 2024 African elections

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AFRICA

This was the first in a series of major presidential elections in Africa scheduled for this year, some of which will also face serious legitimacy concerns. Few are expected to…

Election tensions threaten South Sudan's stability

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SOUTH SUDAN

However, in a context of low trust and weak institutions, the move towards elections increases the risk of violence before, during and after the polls.

Puntland crisis underscores Somali election dilemmas

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SOMALIA

Deni and the Puntland electoral commission seek to hold direct elections, while the opposition demand a return to a clan-based electoral system. Meanwhile, with the election…

Nigerian election commission faces major challenges

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NIGERIA

For the presidential poll, a strong third party candidate, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, poses a stiff challenge to the traditional candidates of the ruling All Progressives…

Indonesia’s local elections are not bellwether polls

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INDONESIA

Last year’s Jakarta gubernatorial election saw sectarian tensions and mass protests. Indonesia’s presidential and legislative elections are due in April 2019. As in 2014…