Kenya Elections Headed Towards Confusion?
The relatively solid electoral framework in Kenya could take a hit if elections in its most famous slum generate results never envisioned under the country’s Constitution, reports The New York Times.
We’re Not All Saints
Investigations by the Associated Press and The Register website reveal the tawdry history of one of the Wikimedia Foundation’s top executives. The AP’s summary published in the Washington Post is pretty amazing. You can’t make this stuff up.
Little Wonder the U.S. Suffers from Political Financing Scandals
This Washington Post story puts to rest the quaint notion that U.S. Federal Elections Commission (FEC) still matters in any meaningful way when it comes to controlling the influence of money in American politics.
Los Angeles drug police required to disclose assets
LOS ANGELES: Push back started quick on a requirement that L.A.P.D. drug and gang unit officers disclose their assets, with the police union promising to sue. The measure affects about 600 narcotics and anti-gang officers who handle confiscated drugs and cash. Los Angeles police have been under federal control since the 2000 Rampart scandal which…
Zuma/corruption story leads international news
SOUTH AFRICA: Media outlets worldwide carry news of African National Congress president Jacob Zuma’s potential indictment on corruption charges by the National Prosecuting Authority. The Mail and Guardian:Zuma cries foul over NPA charges
Singapore leads charge against UN contracting watchdog
NEW YORK: What does the General Assembly do when a UN panel discovers US$600 million in shady contracting? Kill the messenger, apparently. We are not shocked to learn that Singapore — not a nation known for being receptive to criticism — has led a push to disband the 18-member investigative panel after a Singapore official…