Elections
Algerian ruling party to name Bouteflika as presidential candidate
2008-11-19
Algeria's ruling FLN party, led by Abdelaziz Belkhadem, decided unilaterally to nominate President Abdelaziz Bouteflika as their presidential candida...
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Algerian legislature approves controversial term limit amendment
2008-11-13
The Algerian Parliament voted overwhelmingly in support of President Bouteflika's proposed constitutional amendments on Wednesday. The changes will allow Bouteflika to run for a third term in April 2009.
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New USFP leader delays promised departure from Moroccan cabinet post
2008-11-12
Moroccan Justice Minister Abdelwahed Radi said that while he intends to leave his position in the cabinet when he takes charge of the USFP, the move may take time.
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Algeria ends presidential term limits; Bouteflika plan passes by overwhelming margin
2008-11-12
Both chambers of the Algerian parliament voted almost unanimously on Wednesday (November 12th) to approve constitutional amendments proposed by Presi...
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Tunisia president promises fair elections
2008-11-09
Speaking Friday (November 7th) to mark his 21st year in power, Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali promised that the 2009 elections would be "...
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Algerian parliament to vote on constitutional amendments
2008-11-09
Both houses of the Algerian Parliament will vote Wednesday (November 12th) on constitutional amendments proposed by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika wh...
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Maghreb leaders congratulate Obama
2008-11-06
King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and Algeria's Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Wednesday (November 5th) congratulated...
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Proposal to remove presidential term limits moves forward in Algeria
2008-11-04
The Algerian cabinet on Monday (November 3rd) approved constitutional amendments proposed by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika which could allow him to...
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Bouteflika to submit constitutional amendment bill to cabinet
2008-11-03
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will submit his constitutional amendment bill to the cabinet on Monday (November 3rd), Echorouk reported. Las...
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Bouteflika opens up about constitutional amendments
2008-10-31
In public remarks in Algiers this week, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika proposed limited constitutional amendments that some say would permit him to run for a third term in office. Algeria's political parties had mixed reactions to the news.
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Algeria's Bouteflika seeks constitutional amendment; move would allow third term
2008-10-30
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika announced on Wednesday (October 29th) that he would seek a constitutional amendment removing limitations to p...
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Moroccans invited to observe US presidential elections
2008-10-24
Morocco is among 76 countries invited by the US government to send observers to the presidential elections on November 4th, MAP reported on Thursday...
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Morocco offers financial incentives to parties fielding female candidates
2008-10-17
As part of a government effort to boost legislative representation for Moroccan women, political parties with the most female candidates in the 2009 local elections will receive financial incentives.
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Moroccan government mulls Electoral Code changes
2008-10-16
The Moroccan government is reportedly mulling possible amendments to the country's Electoral Code ahead of the local elections scheduled for June 12t...
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Morocco sets date for 2009 local elections
2008-10-12
Morocco's King Mohammed VI announced Friday (October 10th) that communal elections will be held on June 12th, 2009, APA reported. More than 16 millio...
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Moroccan female MPs seek greater local representation for women
2008-10-09
Moroccan female MPs gathered at a forum Wednesday (October 8th) in Rabat to press for wider political representation of women in the 2009 communal el...
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Algeria to address amendment allowing Bouteflika candidacy
2008-09-29
Immediately after Eid Al-Fitr, Algerian legislators will discuss the constitutional amendment allowing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to run in the 2...
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New Moroccan political party faces challenges, scrutiny in lead-up to 2009 elections
2008-09-21
Morocco's new Authenticity and Modernity party (PAM) has been surrounded by controversy since its creation by former Interior Minister Fouad Ali El Himma. Five political parties merged to form the new entity; this weekend was the first test of its viability.
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Mauritanian parliament adopts election plans
2008-09-15
Plans adopted by the Mauritanian parliament on Sunday (September 14th) to hold presidential elections in 12-14 months may render the ruling military...
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Algeria's FNA party chief announces presidential bid
2008-09-14
Algerian National Front (FNA) President Moussa Touati held a press conference on Saturday (September 13th) to declare his candidacy for president in...
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Morocco's interior minister meets party leaders over 2009 elections
2008-09-10
Interior Minister Chakib Benmoussa has started a series of meetings with political party leaders over the 2009 local elections in Morocco, MAP report...
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Bouteflika yet to decide on third term
2008-08-29
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has long been expected to announce his intention to serve a third term in office, but in the absence of any public statements from the leader the opposition is beginning to heat up.
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Algerian party leader announces plans to run in 2009 presidential elections
2008-08-24
Moussa Touati, leader of the Algerian National Front (FNA) party, announced over the weekend that he will participate in the 2009 presidential electi...
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President Ben Ali seeks fifth term
2008-08-01
The Tunisian president announced his intention this week to seek a fifth term in next year's election. Business and labour organisations welcomed the move while opposition figures warned of a "presidency for life".
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Tunisian president faces criticism over re-election bid
2008-07-31
Tunisian opposition figure and presidential aspirant Ahmed Nejib Chebbi said that by announcing on July 30th his plan to seek a fifth term, Tunisian...
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