An occasional feature in which we summarise the latest election news. This week: Albania, Mongolia, Kuwait, Mali and Zimbabwe.
Category: Elections
Turkish democracy survives the test, so far
The Turkish protest movement has failed to bring down the government, but it may have laid the groundwork for a more effective democratic opposition.
A memorable Czech scandal
The Czech Republic loses its prime minister to a sensational scandal involving sex, gold and espionage. Early elections are possible.
Iran’s moderate nails it
A moderate victory in Iran poses a test for theocrat Ali Khamenei.
A quick guide to Iranian election results
Moderate candidate Hassan Rouhani has a big early lead in Iran's presidential election. Here's how to follow along with the count.
Election preview: Iran
Iran's presidential election looks as if it might be more exciting than anyone expected, with a surge in support for the most moderate candidate and the chance of a runoff next week.
Populist insurgency not working well in Italy
Italy's centre-left finally gets some good news, but its populist movement is facing the sort of problems that typically plague amateurs in politics.
Nauru – a political system in miniature
Nauru elected a new parliament on Saturday, with a record number of candidates and an unusually high turnover among MPs. Being Nauru, however, the numbers are all very small.
Iran lurches further down the theocratic road
A presidential election in Iran looks like falling well short of a democratic exercise, but public opposition to the regime is by no means extinct.
Another election roundup
Tying up some loose ends from recent electoral events, plus an advance look at next month's Iranian election.
The World is Not Enough 