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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