> Typically, election coverage is narrowly focused on the horse race between the incumbent and main opposition party or parties. In Africa, it is often peppered

> Typically, election coverage is narrowly focused on the horse race between the incumbent and main opposition party or parties. In Africa, it is often peppered with stories of election violence and rumours of corruption... I can honestly say I have never heard a story of election violence or rumors of corruption involving a Dutch election in my entire 53 years on this planet. Not saying it doesn't happen just I have never heard such a thing. South Africa (during and post-apartheid) on the other hand... They chose to make this comparison, not me. Malaysia and Thailand are both dodgy now and again, with the Thai military taking power a couple times IIRC, but are both relatively stable compared to Egypt. Kenya and Nigeria I know nothing about their election practices.