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News Archive

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Commonwealth Observer Group says Ghana’s run-off presidential election was robust and credible
Released:  30 December 2008
The Group expresses hope that the incoming government will consolidate Ghana’s democratic gains further and foster political inclusiveness and cooperation

Bangladesh election should enable resumption of normal democratic life
Released:  24 December 2008
HE Cassam Uteem, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group, addresses journalists at a press conference in Dhaka on 24 December 2008

Commonwealth to observe run-off election in Ghana
Released:  24 December 2008
A Group of observers from the Commonwealth will be in Ghana for the Presidential run-off election scheduled for 28 December 2008.

Commonwealth to observe Bangladesh Elections; Former President of Mauritius to lead team
Released:  17 December 2008
Commonwealth Secretary-General welcomes the lifting of the State of Emergency

International community must continue to support African countries
Released:  16 December 2008
The Commonwealth stands ready to work with member states - Ambassador Ayo Oke

Commonwealth engaged in Fiji Islands for the restoration of democracy
Released:  13 December 2008
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has reaffirmed the Commonwealth’s commitment to assist Fiji Islands in the restoration of constitutional civilian democracy.

Ghana elections: Commonwealth observers say process is credible, so far
Released:  9 December 2008
They have called on all the people in the country to continue to be calm and peaceful as they await the final results

The world looks up to Ghana for credible elections, say Commonwealth Observers
Released:  1 December 2008
"All want to see Ghana continue to make the continent proud by conducting a credible election" – Baroness Amos

Baroness Amos to lead Commonwealth Observers for Ghana elections
Released:  28 November 2008
The Observers will be in Ghana from 29 November to 15 December 2008

Australian Foreign Minister calls on Secretary-General
Released:  27 November 2008
Talks focus on democracy, security and global reform