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News Archive

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Government and opposition – partners in nation-building
Released:  13 June 2011
Collective responsibility of parliamentarians to achieve greater progress for the people, transcending party political interests, says top Commonwealth official

Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General calls on Maldives leaders
Released:  12 June 2011
Masire-Mwamba on first official visit to the South Asian country to launch Commonwealth workshop to deepen democracy

Commonwealth workshop to promote dialogue between government and opposition
Released:  9 June 2011
First workshop of its kind to be held in Maldives

Independence of the judiciary explored at seminar
Released:  9 June 2011
Judges in Cameroon discuss judicial ethics and institutional independence

Strengthening decentralisation in Commonwealth Africa
Released:  2 June 2011
Workshop highlights role of local governments in delivering services and development

Commonwealth releases observers’ report on Nigeria elections
Released:  26 May 2011
Kamalesh Sharma congratulates the people and authorities in Nigeria for conducting credible elections but urges Nigerians to co-operate with relevant authorities to address the culture of impunity for electoral violence and offences

Corruption is one of the greatest challenges for Africa, says Botswana’s President Khama
Released:  24 May 2011
International efforts vital to eradicate corruption that erodes socio-economic growth

Head of Nigeria electoral body, Professor Attahiru Jega, visits Commonwealth Secretariat
Released:  20 May 2011
“I wish to acknowledge and appreciate the contribution and support the Commonwealth has made in our electoral process" - Professor Jega

Secretary-General, UK Minister discuss role and future of the Commonwealth
Released:  16 May 2011
We want to deepen our relationship with Commonwealth, says Andrew Mitchell, UK International Development Secretary

Commonwealth team to observe Seychelles poll
Released:  14 May 2011
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma announces Commonwealth Expert Team observing the May presidential poll