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News Archive

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Commonwealth to observe presidential polls in The Gambia
Released:  20 October 2011
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General issues departure statement after visit to the country

Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General to visit The Gambia ahead of November elections
Released:  17 October 2011

Commonwealth Team issues interim statement on Cameroon presidential election
Released:  13 October 2011
Team led by Frederick Mitchell, former Foreign Affairs Minister for The Bahamas

Commonwealth Team to observe Cameroon presidential elections
Released:  3 October 2011
Team will be led by Frederick Mitchell MP, former Foreign Affairs Minister for The Bahamas

Zambia’s 2011 elections meet many of the benchmarks for democratic elections
Released:  22 September 2011
Michael Sata is elected as Zambia's President

Commonwealth election observers begin their work in Zambia
Released:  15 September 2011
The team will be deployed around Zambia as the country prepares to go to the polls on 20 September 2011

Former Nigeria Head of State General Yakubu Gowon to lead Commonwealth Observer Group for Zambia elections
Released:  9 September 2011
A Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) will be present during Zambia’s elections due to be held on 20 September 2011. The COG will be led by former Nigeria Head of State General Yakubu Gowon.

Commonwealth Expert Team issues Final Report on 2011 Presidential Election in Seychelles
Released:  5 August 2011
Commonwealth Expert Team finds Seychelles electoral process credible but with areas of concern

The Gambia open to debate on media reform – ministers
Released:  1 August 2011
Commonwealth convenes landmark media forum in Gambian capital Banjul

Political will and strong values critical for good governance and sustainable development
Released:  28 July 2011
Collective responsibility and collaborative relationships can pave the way for greater gains, says Commonwealth official