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News Archive

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Sharma, in Kenya, offers legal drafters to help implement constitution
Released:  14 September 2010
Kenyan ministers see Commonwealth as trusted and strategic partner as country implements new constitution

Nigeria’s 2011 election: a momentous opportunity to deepen democratic practice and uphold Commonwealth values
Released:  13 September 2010
Commonwealth committed to assisting Nigeria achieve best election in its political history

Commonwealth issues final report on 2010 Rwanda presidential elections
Released:  7 September 2010
A peaceful and well-organised poll, but concerns regarding political participation and media freedoms

2010 Solomon Islands Election - Departure Statement
Released:  12 August 2010
Statement by Dr Arthur Donahoe QC, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group

Commonwealth Observers issue Rwanda statement
Released:  10 August 2010
There are positive developments but there are also areas of concern - Observer Group chairman says

2010 Solomon Islands Election - Interim Statement
Released:  6 August 2010
Despite serious flaws in voter register, peaceful and orderly voting on election day

Commonwealth Observers issue Rwanda arrival statement
Released:  4 August 2010
There is great interest in the first elections since Rwanda's membership of the Commonwealth was confirmed, says Group Chair Salim Ahmed Salim

2010 Solomon Islands Election - Arrival Statement
Released:  30 July 2010
Statement by Dr Arthur Donahoe QC, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group

Assistant Secretary-General calls on partners to adopt civil paths to peace
Released:  29 July 2010
‘Self-esteem must be restored in ways other than violence,’ says Commonwealth Assistant Secretary-General

Tanzania’s Salim Ahmed Salim to lead Commonwealth Observer Group for Rwanda Presidential Elections
Released:  27 July 2010
A Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) will be present during Rwanda’s Presidential Elections due to be held on 9 August 2010. The COG will be led by former Tanzania Prime Minister Dr Salim Ahmed Salim