Following unprecedented popular protests earlier in the year, Morocco undertook a constitutional reform process that led to early legislative elections on November 25, 2011. The elections represented an early test of public attitudes about the reforms to date, and a potential opportunity for political leaders to channel new popular energy into electoral gains.

Official Stresses Electoral Processes for Peace-Building | June 5, 2012

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The electoral processes in Angola are vital instruments for consolidation of peace, national reconciliation and the establishment of a democratic and law abiding State.

This was said by the former chairman of Bar, Inglês Pinto, during a conference on "the path of the 2012 general elections", running from 5-6 June.

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As Egyptians Prepare To Vote, Jimmy Carter Watches 'Complete Transformation' | May 22, 2012

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On All Things Considered today, NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson will look ahead to Egypt's first free presidential election — voting begins Wednesday and is expected to lead to a mid-June runoff — and how some Egyptians who played roles in last year's revolution there are refusing to take part because they don't trust the military leaders who run the country.

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Workshop in Sana’a Giving Insights into Electoral Systems | May 21, 2012

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Over 20 Yemeni reporters took part in a training workshop that runs from May 19 to 21 at the National Democratic Institute (NDI), a US-funded organization.

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