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News Archive

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Commonwealth Observer Group issues Final Report on 2011 National and Regional Elections in Guyana
Released:  22 December 2011
Many benchmarks for democratic elections were met, though shortcomings remain to be addressed

Commonwealth Expert Team issues Final Report on 2011 Presidential Election in Cameroon
Released:  22 December 2011
Some benchmarks for democratic elections met, need for a more level electoral playing field

COG Interim Statement on Guyana election
Released:  30 November 2011
“Overall the election represents further progress for Guyana” - Denis Marshall

The Gambia poll: Peaceful, but more reforms needed, says Commonwealth team
Released:  28 November 2011
Statement on The Gambia election

Guyana arrival statement by Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group
Released:  23 November 2011
For Guyana, the conduct of credible elections is vital and I am hopeful that this will be the case - Denis Marshall QSO

Commonwealth deploys Assessment Team for St Lucia elections
Released:  21 November 2011
The Team will conduct an analysis of the general conduct and framework for the elections, considering the preparations as well as the polling, counting and results

Former CPA Secretary-General to lead Commonwealth Observer Group for Guyana elections
Released:  18 November 2011
“We hope the electoral campaign and ballot will further strengthen democratic processes there, and that all participants will engage peacefully and constructively throughout” - Commonwealth Secretary-General

Commonwealth Team to observe The Gambia presidential elections
Released:  17 November 2011
Former Foreign Minister of Nigeria Professor Bolaji Akinyemi to lead observer team

New Commonwealth book looks at the link between democracy and development
Released:  16 November 2011
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General launches Governance Yearbook 2011/12

Commonwealth Observer Group issues final report on 2011 general elections in Zambia
Released:  25 October 2011
Elections were credible and represent further progress for Zambia, though some shortcomings remain to be addressed