EU: Guinea-Bissau vote 'free and transparent'

A presidential election in Guinea-Bissau to replace murdered head of state Joao Bernardo Vieira was "free and transparent", the EU said on Wednesday.

Niger poll set for August

Niger's electoral commission said on Friday the country will hold snap elections on August 20.

Banda named ruling party candidate for Zambia polls

Zambia's ruling party has endorsed President Rupiah Banda as its candidate in 2011 elections, an official said on Monday.

Malawi vote gives president control of Parliament

President Bingu wa Mutharika's party won a decisive parliamentary majority, according to final election results released on Monday.

Indians boost power of Congress

Surprise results in India's general elections this weekend have strengthened prospects for Sonia Gandhi's alliance to push through reforms.

Rich are winners in mass vote

Policies aren’t central to the Indian election campaign that started in controversial fashion, writes Praful Bidwai.

EU deploys election monitors to Malawi

The EU is sending 55 observers to monitor Malawi's May 19 general election, in which President Bingu Wa Mutharik is vying for a new term in office.

Sonia Gandhi keeps Congress hopes alive in India polls

A large crowd waited for hours in the scorching sun, many standing on rooftops just for a glimpse of Sonia Gandhi at an election rally.

Malawi's arch-rivals form pact ahead of elections

Malawi's ex-president Bakili Muluzi has formed an alliance with the party that he toppled 15 years ago, officials said on Thursday.

Voting under way as Algeria president seeks third term

Algerians voted on Thursday in an election in which President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is hoping for a big turnout and a crushing victory over his rivals.

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