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Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  09/14/2011 Resource Type:  Report Language:  English

Source:  NTV Article Link:  Read More Published Date:  05/05/2012 A report by a delegation that has been studying Kenya’s situation, finds that "remarkable progress" in Kenya's preparation for upcoming elections. However, it warns that the politicization of the ICC process remains a risk to peaceful elections. The delegation held 25 meetings with government representatives, the independent electoral and Boundaries Commission, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, political parties, civil society and religious groups. The delegation says full implementation of the constitution remains key to ensuring lasting peace.

Source:  Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs Article Link:  Read More Published Date:  04/18/2012 Entrenched and often autocratic one-man rule is causing a “democracy deficit” and impeding political development in many African countries, Christopher Fomunyoh, senior associate and regional director for Central and West Africa at NDI, said in congressional testimony April 18.

Members of Burkindi visit the Mana gold mine. Burkina Faso, one of the world’s poorest countries, has turned to gold exports as a way to boost its economy. It doubled gold production from 2009 to 2010 and launched two more mining projects late last year. These developments have created new jobs and other financial benefits, but have also raised some of the concerns that have plagued mining operations in other countries, such as environmental degradation or exploitation of workers.

Ayo Obe speaks at the delegation's press conference announcing its findings, with President Quett Ketumile Masire. Immediate and Concerted Efforts Needed to Prevent Violence, Remove Uncertainties Remarkable progress has been accomplished in reforming the framework for Kenya’s elections, an NDI delegation found during a pre-election assessment mission. Nevertheless, immediate and concerted efforts are needed to prevent political violence and to remove uncertainties in the electoral environment that could threaten the integrity of elections. 

Awoko | Link to story  » Female aspirants for the November 17th General Elections drawn from all four Districts of Bo, Moyamba, Pujehun and Bonthe have benefited from a two day training under the sponsorship of the National Democratic Institute.

Liberian Observer | Link to story  » West African Election Observers Network (WAEON) has decided to hold its next academy in Liberia in an effort at help strengthen civil society capacity to engage in post-election reform and development.

AllAfrica | Link to story  » The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will hold forums on the registration and operation of political parties in a 10-day public sensitization initiative starting on Monday. The sensitization program is co-sponsored by IEBC and the National Democratic Institute (NDI). Link to story »

World Politics Review | Link to story  » Several hours after polls closed for Senegal’s presidential election Sunday, President Abdoulaye Wade, the 85-year-old incumbent whose decision to seek a third term in office led to waves of protest across the country, conceded defeat to Macky Sall, 50, and even called to congratulate Sall on his victory.

Sudan Tribune | Link to story  » Bor residents complaining that basic services are not available to them have called for the intervention of their members of parliament.