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News Archive

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EU Commission President visits Commonwealth Secretariat
Released:  13 October 2006
Barroso and Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon discuss Africa strategy

Zambians embrace democracy with zeal, say Commonwealth Observers
Released:  5 October 2006
Commonwealth Observer Group issues departure statement on Zambia elections.

Gambians committed to democracy, reports Dr Salim
Released:  29 September 2006
Gambia’s commitment to democracy and their belief in the electoral process is admirable, Commonwealth Observer Group chairperson Dr Salim Ahmed Salim said.

Zambia polls efficient and transparent, say Commonwealth observers
Released:  28 September 2006
Report says polls represent significant improvement on country’s 2001 elections

Gambia election result reflects wishes of the people
Released:  27 September 2006
Observer group chair congratulates electoral commission on job well done.

Commonwealth observers deployed in Zambia
Released:  26 September 2006
Members of the Commonwealth Observer Group deployed across Zambia ahead of the country’s general election on 28 September.

Commonwealth urges Musharraf to separate office of head of state from chief of army staff
Released:  23 September 2006
The Commonwealth has acknowledged Pakistan’s steps towards democratic reform but urged the country to separate the office of the head of state from that of chief of army staff.

Commonwealth observers report free will in Guyana
Released:  22 September 2006
Free expression of will by the country's electors but urgent action is required to ensure the drawing up of a new voters' register, independent Commonwealth observers say.

Democracy and economic development on the agenda in New York
Released:  21 September 2006
The Secretary-General attends a series of meetings that aim to entrench a culture of democracy and promote economic development.

Commonwealth observers deployed in The Gambia
Released:  21 September 2006
Commonwealth Observer Group starts work ahead of presidential election.