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News Archive

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Enhancing the role of Ghana’s Queen Mothers in good governance
Released:  13 May 2011
Tapping the influence these indigenous female chiefs have on their communities

Osun State of Nigeria welcomes Commonwealth support for capacity-building
Released:  11 May 2011
Governor Rauf Aregbesola says boosting good governance vital for administration

Swaziland delegates observe local government structures in Commonwealth neighbours
Released:  26 April 2011
Lessons learned will feed into draft Swaziland local government act

Nigeria elections credible and creditable – Commonwealth Observers
Released:  18 April 2011
Group says in spite of persistent procedural inconsistencies and technical shortcomings, the elections for the National Assembly and the Presidency reflected the will of the Nigerian people.

Statement from Commonwealth Observer Group to the Nigeria elections
Released:  11 April 2011
"We believe that an important step forward has been taken in Nigeria with the successful conduct of the National Assembly elections" - chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group, Festus Mogae

Commonwealth Observer Group issues final report on 2011 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Uganda
Released:  11 April 2011
A generally peaceful campaign and poll, but poor administrative preparations and lack of a level playing field raise concerns

Statement on the further postponement of Nigeria Polls
Released:  3 April 2011
"What is important is that the elections take place as now rescheduled, that they are free, fair and credible, that peace and tranquillity are maintained" - chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group, Festus Mogae

Statement on postponement of National Assembly elections in Nigeria
Released:  2 April 2011
Chair of Commonwealth Observer Group, Festus Mogae, issues statement

Chair of Commonwealth observers meets head of Nigerian electoral body
Released:  31 March 2011
“I share the sense of excitement and anticipation that we have come across in Nigeria, but also their apprehensions" - chair Festus Mogae ahead of Nigerian elections

Rwandan Information Minister Protais Musoni announces changes for the media at Commonwealth Rwanda Media Forum
Released:  31 March 2011
Government of Rwanda will replace the country’s state-owned television network with a public broadcaster