Africa’s largest country goes to the polls

Special Report

Last modification: 15/04/10

For the first time in 24 years, Sudan is holding multi-party presidential, legislative and governor polls between April 11-13 under the terms of a 2005 peace deal between the North and the South. But boycotts and allegations of electoral irregularities threaten an already complicated poll.

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Sudan's recipe for electoral disaster

Sudan’s first competitive elections in 24 years have been marred by reports of irregularities. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the logistical hurdles involved in running several elections at once in Africa’s largest country.

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Sudanese vote in landmark elections

Sudan is holding its first multi-party elections in a quarter of a century Sunday. However, the polls have already been marred by fraud allegations and an opposition boycott.

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Multi-party elections are a key step in a floundering peace process

From April 11 to 13, Sudan holds its first multi-party elections in 24 years under the terms of a 2005 peace deal between the North and South to end more than two decades of war. But it has been a precarious peace.

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Candidates wrap up campaigning before parliamentary vote

Sudanese political parties addressed supporters Friday on the last day of campaigning before the country's first multi-party elections in 24 years. But several opposition parties have announced they will boycott the polls over alleged rigging.

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EU withdraws Darfur poll observers days before the elections

The EU is withdrawing its election observers from Sudan’s Darfur region only days away from what should be the first multi-party presidential, legislative and gubernatorial elections in 24 years citing safety fears.

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South Sudan party to boycott elections in north

South Sudan’s main party, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement, has said it will boycott Sunday's elections in the north in a further blow to the poll which has already been hit by accusations of fraud less than a week before voting begins.

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Officials say all elections to go on as planned despite boycott threats

Sudan's presidential, parliamentary and local elections will go ahead as planned on April 11-13, election officials insisted on Tuesday, despite a threat by several opposition groups to boycott the vote.

External Links

Official Republic of Sudan Site

Official Government of Southern Sudan Site