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News Archive

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Secretary-General’s Special Envoys to convene in London
Released:  13 November 2006
The meeting will focus on options, strategies and techniques for conflict prevention and resolution in the Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretariat releases Zambia presidential election report
Released:  1 November 2006
The Commonwealth Secretariat has now issued the report of the Commonwealth Observer Group which was present for the Presidential Election in Zambia held on 28 September 2006.

McKinnon warns Fiji Islands military to abide by constitution
Released:  1 November 2006
We have no tolerance for military leaders who overthrow democratic governments, Commonwealth Secretary-General says.

Secretary-General to visit Vanuatu
Released:  30 October 2006
McKinnon expected to call on President Kalkot Mataskelekele, Prime Minister Ham Lini and other ministers.

Voting and election observation vital to election building
Released:  27 October 2006
Secretary-General speaks at launch of the Solomon Islands Domestic Observation Programme Report in Honiara

Secretary-General meets key leaders in Solomon Islands
Released:  27 October 2006
Commonwealth Secretary-General discusses development, security and regional assistance with governor-general and key leaders.

Zambia youth seek to embrace democracy
Released:  23 October 2006
Voter education initiative designed to get the youth vote out proves to be a success.

Commonwealth and ASEAN Secretaries-General hold talks
Released:  21 October 2006
Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon meets ASEAN Secretary-General Ong Keng Yong in Singapore.

Commonwealth issues Observers’ report on Gambian Presidential Election
Released:  20 October 2006
Commonwealth Secretariat releases Gambian presidential election report to the public.

McKinnon sees good governance as key to growing investment in Africa
Released:  18 October 2006
The Commonwealth Secretary-General says that good governance in Africa is critical to tapping domestic and foreign investment.