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on December 19, 2018 at 5:23 am

We’ll replicate Osun, Ekiti in 2019 — IGP  VanguardABUJA—THE Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris said, yesterday, that the Nigerian police is prepared to replicate the feat it recorded at the Ekiti and ... […]

on December 19, 2018 at 5:20 am

UN Praises Afghan People For Voting In Parliamentary Elections  TOLOnewsStrong will and courage of the people in defying threats posed by the Taliban during voting, is applauded by the UN. Thumbnail. While briefing members of the ... […]

on December 19, 2018 at 4:57 am

Election results in 9th District State Congressional Race still in question  WITNThe attorney, for a man at the center of a controversy in a disputed North Carolina Congressional race, says he hasn't broken any campaign laws and ongoing ... […]

on December 19, 2018 at 4:42 am

Haryana Municipal Corporation Election Results: BJP Leads in All Five Districts in High-stakes Poll  News18Counting for five municipal corporations and two municipal committees is underway in Haryana, with recent figures suggesting a lead for the Bharatiya Janata ... […]

on December 19, 2018 at 4:10 am

Tension soars in Togo ahead of parliamentary election  News24Togo is set to vote in legislative elections that are being boycotted by the main opposition after a year of political upheaval which saw demonstrators demanding ... […]

on December 19, 2018 at 12:06 am

DR Congo election: Martin Fayulu's ambition to be president  BBC NewsMartin Fayulu, 62, believes his business career holds him in good stead to govern DR Congo. […]

on December 18, 2018 at 11:55 pm

Hillicon Valley: Russian disinformation targeted Mueller | Facebook under fire from civil rights groups | Activists push Facebook boycott | NY cable customers get refund for slow internet service | TheHill  The HillWelcome to Hillicon Valley, The Hill's newsletter detailing all you need to know about the tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. […]

on December 18, 2018 at 11:21 pm

UN urges sides to reject violence ahead of DRCongo vote  FRANCE 24United Nations (United States) (AFP). The UN Security Council Tuesday urged all parties to reject violence five days before the presidential election in the ... […]

on December 18, 2018 at 10:55 pm

Afghanistan 2018: Deadly Attacks, Elections, Talks with Taliban  Voice of AmericaA year of unrest in Afghanistan is ending with new hope that a reconciliation process with the Taliban may be possible. […]

on December 18, 2018 at 10:25 pm

U.N. Wants "Violence-Free Environment" Ahead of Historic Congo Elections  TIMEThe U.N. Security Council is calling for "a violence-free environment" for what could be historic elections in Congo on Sunday. […]

on December 18, 2018 at 9:51 pm

It’s time to face the facts: Racism is a national security issue  The Washington PostRussian Internet trolls played on U.S. racial divisions ahead of the presidential election. […]

on December 18, 2018 at 8:29 pm

2019: Police to train senior officers on election security management  Legit.ngLegit.ng News ☆ Mr Ibrahim Idris, Inspector General Police (I-G), represented by Mr Akpan Uwem, Borno commissioner of police, disclosed this at a two day ... […]

on December 18, 2018 at 6:38 pm

Poll: Majority of Americans believe midterm elections were secure from hacking | TheHill  The HillA majority of Americans believe this year's midterm elections were secure from hacking, according to a new poll released Tuesday. The Pew Research Center ... […]

on December 18, 2018 at 6:13 pm

Judge Postpones Sentencing of Michael Flynn After Harshly Rebuking Him  The New York TimesThe judge told Mr. Flynn, “Arguably, you sold your country out.” But he delayed the sentencing while Mr. Flynn completes his cooperation agreement with ... […]

on December 18, 2018 at 6:06 pm

Security forces to blame for Zim post-election fatalities  Mail and GuardianIn its recommendations, the Motlanthe commission said there must be compensation for victims and the deceased in the post-election violence. (Zinyange ... […]

on December 18, 2018 at 5:55 pm

Atiku in North East Zonal rally pledges security, job creation  BusinessDayIn continuation of his zonal rallies ahead of the February 16 presidential election, the Presidential Candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku ... […]

on December 18, 2018 at 5:54 pm

2019 election: Abubakar warns INEC, security agencies, others  Daily Post NigeriaFormer Head of State and Chairman, National Peace Committee, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, has called on the police and other stakeholders to show more ... […]

on December 18, 2018 at 5:15 pm

BATRA'S BATTLEGROUND: Will Big Brother impact the federal election?  The London Free PressCanadians head to the voting booths on Oct. 21 for our 43th federal election!Toronto Sun Editor-In-Chief Adrienne Batra welcomed big data/privacy queen Dr. […]

on December 18, 2018 at 4:53 pm

2019 election is referendum on insecurity, killings, hunger in Nigeria - Dogara  Premium TimesThe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has declared that the 2019 elections would be a referendum on the state of security and hunger ... […]

on December 18, 2018 at 4:45 pm

What happens in a partial government shutdown  Muscatine JournalThe White House on Tuesday appeared to inch away from forcing a partial government shutdown over funding for a southern border wall, with Press Secretary ... […]

on December 18, 2018 at 4:27 pm

China’s interference in the 2018 elections succeeded — in Taiwan  The Washington PostBeijing is testing its ability to do Russian-style influence campaigns, and Washington must respond. […]

on December 18, 2018 at 4:02 pm

2019: CSO Trains Police Officers on Election Security Management  THISDAY NewspapersBy Udora Orizu in Abuja. Ahead of the 2019 general election, a civil society organisation, CLEEN Foundation, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and ... […]

on December 18, 2018 at 3:43 pm

Feds' gun-control bill might not become law before 2019 election  iPolitics.caThe predicted timeline for the passage of the Liberals' new-gun control legislation in the Senate is raising concerns it will not become law before the next federal ... […]

on December 18, 2018 at 3:22 pm

Russia ran a disinformation campaign against Mueller. It sounds just like Trump’s.  The Washington PostNew reports reveal that Russia ran a major disinformation campaign against the Mueller investigation. It echoes Trump's own attacks. […]

on December 18, 2018 at 2:29 pm

Russian Trolls Manipulated Top Social Networks to Influence Election  Security BoulevardThe Kremlin and its trolls went out of their way to ensure Trump's victory in the 2016 presidential election, found a report commissioned by the Senate ... […]

on December 18, 2018 at 2:05 pm

Bangladesh ramps up security amid deadly election campaign  Saudi GazetteDHAKA — More than 20,000 Bangladesh paramilitary guards were deployed across the country on Tuesday amid mounting deadly violence ahead of a ... […]

on December 18, 2018 at 1:03 pm

The Early Edition: December 18, 2018  Just SecuritySignup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. Before the start of business, Just Security provides a curated summary. […]

on December 18, 2018 at 11:50 am

From Boko to Biafra: How insecurity will affect Nigeria's elections  African ArgumentsOn 16 February 2019, up to 84 million go to the polls in Nigeria to vote for their president and members of the National Assembly. Two weeks later, on 2 March, ... […]

on December 18, 2018 at 8:41 am

Millions of Congolese languish without aid - as the country heads towards elections - Democratic Republic of the Congo  ReliefWebAs the world turns its attention to the upcoming elections in Democratic Republic of the Congo this Sunday, the Norwegian Refugee Council cautions not to lose ... […]

on December 18, 2018 at 8:00 am

Fake News on social media will continue | SC Media  SC MagazineBy Brian NeSmith, CEO and co-founder of Arctic Wolf Networks. Over half of the population claims to regularly see fake news on sites such as Facebook or ... […]

on December 18, 2018 at 2:45 am

Digital driver licence rollout to follow NSW election  ZDNetDigital driver licences will be made available statewide following the March 2019 state election, Minister for Finance, Services and Property Victor Dominello has ... […]

on December 18, 2018 at 12:41 am

Inside the Beltway: Despite dire news coverage, voters give midterms rave reviews  Washington TimesThe midterm elections weren't quite as traumatic and dangerous as all the dire news coverage claimed. They were, in fact, enjoyable for voters, according to a ... […]

on December 17, 2018 at 10:46 pm

Georgia has ignored election security best practices, expert says  StateScoopGov.-elect Brian Kemp's last-minute accusation that Democrats hacked the state's voter registration database is but one in a string of election security gaffes, ... […]

on December 17, 2018 at 9:23 pm

Government shutdown looms as poll reveals most Americans oppose it – as it happened  The GuardianTrump has threatened to shut down the government if $5bn for his border wall is not included in spending bills. […]

on December 17, 2018 at 9:18 pm

Getting new voting machines is 'right thing,' governor says | News  witf.orgThis story has been updated with more detail. (Harrisburg) -- It's the "right thing" for every Pennsylvania county to buy new voting machines in time for the 2020 ... […]

on December 17, 2018 at 7:40 pm

EDITORIAL: We must ensure election security  The Northwest Florida Daily NewsAlthough they are a distinct minority, Democrats in the Florida House said this week that election reform is a top priority for them in the 2019 legislative session. […]

on December 17, 2018 at 3:42 pm

Two associates of ex-Trump national security advisor Michael Flynn indicted on conspiracy charges related to Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen  CNBCBijan Kian and Kamil Alptekin were charged in U.S. District Court in Eastern Virginia with crimes related to acting as unregistered agents of the Turkish ... […]

on December 17, 2018 at 8:55 am

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2018: 12 Congress, 3 BJP candidates lost security deposits  Hindustan TimesRajasthan assembly election results: Of the 15 candidates of Rajasthan assembly election who lost their deposits, three belonged to the Bharatiya Janata Party ... […]

on December 17, 2018 at 2:39 am

Oikya Front manifesto: Digital Security Act will be scrapped  Dhaka TribuneThey also said trials of war criminals will continue if elected. […]

on December 16, 2018 at 10:17 am

Bucks County weighs option as state pushes for new voting machines  The IntelligencerFive vendors showed various models Thursday of potential new voting machines that make paper copies of ballots, which the state is pushing counties to ... […]

on December 16, 2018 at 5:00 am

Pennsylvania voting machines are eminently hackable  Pittsburgh Post-GazetteAll counties in the commonwealth need to install secure paper-ballot machines by the end of next year. […]

on December 15, 2018 at 2:53 pm

Worries about ballot security overshadow disputed House race  The RepublicDemocrats and Republicans concede a do-over election might be needed in disputed North Carolina congressional race after warnings about the potential for ... […]

on December 15, 2018 at 12:30 pm

Recount shows election security | Letters to the Editor  Billings GazetteTo the people of Yellowstone County: I'm the father-in-law of newly elected District Court Judge Ashley Harada. I was asked to be an observer in the recount that ... […]

on December 14, 2018 at 11:23 pm

Wilbarger County officials assess election security  KFDXWilbarger County officials look into the security of its elections, in hopes of getting money for new voting machines. […]

on December 14, 2018 at 8:41 pm

Montgomery County earmarks $5.8 million for new voting machines with paper trail  PhillyVoice.comThe Montgomery County Commissioners approved a $5.8 million contract with a Colorado company on Thursday for new, voter-marked paper balloting voting ... […]

on December 14, 2018 at 5:30 pm

'It's nuts': Amid uncertainty, York County forms committee on voting machines  York DispatchYork County has created an ad-hoc committee tasked with "moving the process forward" to replace its roughly 700 voting machines by the end of next year, but if ... […]

on December 14, 2018 at 1:07 pm

Analysis | The Cybersecurity 202: House Democrats plan to push hard on election security next Congress  The Washington PostReaders, next week I'll be writing about the biggest cybersecurity stories of 2018 and looking forward to what will make news in 2019. Got ideas about what I ... […]

on December 14, 2018 at 10:31 am

PA Post's State of the State podcast: The price of election security | State House Sound Bites | witf.org  witf.org(Carlisle) -- Pennsylvania's voting machines are old, as far as election equipment goes. Most of them came online around 2006 when the state got an influx of ... […]

on December 14, 2018 at 10:16 am

U.N. alarmed by Congo violence as government steps up election security  ReutersThe U.N. human rights chief on Friday called on Congolese authorities to halt violence and inflammatory speech ahead of the country's Dec. 23 presidential ... […]

on December 13, 2018 at 11:38 pm

US elections watchdog says it's OK to spend surplus campaign cash on cybersecurity gear  The RegisterThe US Federal Election Commission has officially voted to allow members of Congress to use their campaign funds on cybersecurity protection. The ruling ... […]