News Archive

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Strengthening collective efforts to enhance democracy and development tops Commonwealth agenda for 2007: Released: 29 December 2006; Commonwealth Secretary-General champions drive to combat poverty
Secretary-General concludes fruitful talks in Southern Africa: Released: 21 December 2006; Southern Africa talks focus on democracy, development and preparations for CHOGM 2007
Secretary-General meets Namibia’s President: Released: 14 December 2006; Namibia visit marks start of McKinnon’s four-nation tour of Southern Africa
Fiji suspended from Commonwealth councils: Released: 8 December 2006; Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group unanimously condemns military takeover of Fiji’s democratically-elected government
Secretary-General condemns the military takeover in Fiji Islands: Released: 4 December 2006; I deplore the actions by Commander Bainimarama and the Fiji Royal Military Defence Force in placing the democratically elected Prime Minister of Fiji Islands under house arrest, and assuming executive control of Fiji.
Commonwealth concerns for Fiji continue: Released: 1 December 2006; Threats by Fiji’s Commander condemned by Commonwealth Secretary-General
Uganda will be ready for CHOGM - President Museveni: Released: 21 November 2006; Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in focus at Marlborough House meeting
Commonwealth showcases governance work in Africa at EU forum: Released: 21 November 2006; Commonwealth Secretariat exhibits its work on governance and democracy in Africa at the European Development Days Forum in Brussels
Special envoys say their work is a mission, not a job: Released: 17 November 2006; Meeting convened by Mr McKinnon focuses on options, strategies and techniques for conflict prevention and resolution in the Commonwealth
McKinnon condemns death and destruction in Tonga: Released: 17 November 2006; No justification for the actions of those who have caused death, injury and loss, Commonwealth Secretary-General says